Procurement Manager - New York, United States - Planet Professional

Description

Procurement Manager
Direct Hire
5 days on site

Location:
Nassau County, New York

Must Haves :
Bachelor's Degree

7+ years of related experience (open if slightly lower)
Experience in Technology sourcing
Exposure to negotiating

Preferred :
Higher Ed experience

Ellucian Banner ERP or similar
Assistant Director of Procurement Services

Reporting to the Director of Purchasing, the Assistant Director of Procurement Services is responsible for managing all phases of the procurement function.

The Assistant Director of Procurement Services evaluates and identifies the specific requirements to meet the needs of the University departments and negotiates contracts, pricing, terms, and service level agreements.

The Assistant Director of Procurement Services leads the University's lease financing bidding and selection process and manages key suppliers and group purchasing via organization/cooperative purchasing group relationships.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field required.
Minimum of 7-10 years' related experience.
Proficiency in contracting, request for bid/proposal process, and procurement regulations.
Experience with Technology and life science-related category sourcing.
Experience with negotiations of leasing agreements for hardware and software.
Demonstrated success building relationships with a proven ability to negotiate and partner with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Proficiency with financial systems required, as well as Microsoft Excel and Word.


Preferred:
Procurement experience in higher education preferred.
Experience with Ellucian Banner or similar ERP platform.
Certification by a recognized professional purchasing organization and/or project management.

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