Purchasing & Procurement Manager - Boise, United States - Idaho State Job Bank

Description

Purchasing & Procurement Manager at Wolters Kluwer in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description The Purchasing & Procurement Manager position is a high-visibility position with both internal customers and the external supply base.

You will oversee supplier sourcing and contracting programs to ensure our requirements are met cost-effectively. You will work with Strategic Sourcing Leaders/Managers to ensure close understanding of category strategies. You will report to the Director, Purchasing/Procurement and work from your remote home office location.


Essential duties:

• Develop and manage purchasing strategies that leverage Wolters Kluwer's aggregate purchasing power to achieve optimal cost while meeting the requirements of the business in a timely manner.
• Work with global internal and external customers, crossing cultural language barriers.
• Coordinate with the internal business team and legal counsel to negotiate contracts that meet the legal requirements of Wolters Kluwer and our requirements of the business owner.
• Establish and maintain supplier relationships.
• Anticipate and communicate potential issues with complex purchases or changes to existing agreements with highcost impact and provide recommendations for appropriate solutions.
• Identify and document requirements for procurement programs.
• Lead the decisionmaking process among senior leadership on procurement projects.

Qualifications:

Experience:

• 5 years of experience in sourcing, and procurement management
• Experience in the field of Consulting, Legal and Professional Services, or IT services

Education:

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Business, Information Technology, Legal, Supply Chain Management (Procurement) or related field; or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Achievement of professional procurement designations such as CPM, CPSM or CIPS Advanced Certificate (or equivalent) or the ability to achieve in 12 months. #LI-Remote EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Wolters Kluwer U. S. Corporation and all of its subsidiaries, divisions and customer/business units is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account