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    Procurement Manager - Houston, United States - Park Lawn Corporation

    Park Lawn Corporation
    Park Lawn Corporation Houston, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Why Work for Park Lawn?

    Service

    • At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, respect for the family, the profession, and the individual.
    • Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession.

    Benefits

    • Financial assistance programs encouraging employees through education and development in industry related subjects.
    • Robust Health and Welfare Plans, and savings account options, designed to support your personal needs, enhance well-being and help navigate life's challenges.
    • Rich 401k and Roth Retirement Plan options available for both Full Time and Part Time employees along with a Company Match.
    • Variety of Vacation, Personal Days and Sick Days based on your role emphasizing the importance of physical and emotional replenishment for our team.
    • Employee Discounts on services, merchandise, and property to help our team members in their time of need.

    Culture

    • We value honesty, courage, integrity, ethical behavior and the development of personal growth.
    • We are rooted in the communities to provide a personal touch to every family we serve.
    • We believe in the value of funeral and cemetery service, drawing on decades of experience to create the best experience for our families.

    Summary/Objective

    This position is responsible for sourcing products and services for Park Lawn, creating a buying strategy that takes into account the company budget and necessary supplies and implementing this buying strategy within Park Lawn's corporate and field locations. This role will identify vendors and suppliers that meet company needs and negotiate agreements at the best price ensuring cost savings, quality improvement and operational efficiency.

    Essential Functions

    • Meets with supervisors and department heads to understand supply needs across the company.
    • Prepares and reviews requests for proposals (RFPs) to make sure they are in line with company objectives.
    • Reviews and negotiates contracts with vendors and suppliers.
    • Research suppliers and vendors, finding supplies with certain certifications, accreditations, insurance and a steady stream of materials that fits within budget.
    • Maintains vendor relationships to ensure partners continue to meet company needs over time.
    • Implement buying strategies at both corporate and field locations, in both Canada and the United States.
    • Collect and analyze spend data and identify opportunities for cost reduction and optimization, including working with finance and accounting to track expenses, budget variances and the results of cost-saving initiatives.
    • Participates as needed in special department projects.
    • Collaborates with accounts payable to ensure efficient and accurate billing and payment processes.
    • Continuously evaluate and improve procurement processes and procedures to implement best practices in procurement including the use of technology and automation where possible.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Competencies

    • Communication Proficiency.
    • Teamwork Orientation.
    • Detail Orientation.
    • Decision Making.
    • Customer Service Orientation.
    • Time Management.

    Required Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure

    • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
    • Minimum of 5 years of previous experience in purchase or supply management.
    • Valid state issued driver's license in good standing and acceptable driving record.

    Additional Eligibility Qualifications

    • Able to read, write and speak English fluently. Bilingual is a plus.
    • Attend and perform work in a professional and courteous manner in accordance with the employer's requirements.
    • Strong research skills, analytical skills and ability to negotiate contracts.
    • High degree of overall computer proficiency.
    • Proficiency in inventory and RFP management software.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) preferred.
    • Maintains a positive attitude and working environment through organization and communication.
    • Ability to simultaneously handle multiple projects, prioritizes tasks, and exercise good judgment.
    • Attention to detail and follow-through.

    Supervisory Responsibility

    This position has direct supervisor responsibilities.

    Physical Demands and Work Environment

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

    • The duties associated with this position are generally performed in an indoor office setting.
    • Equipment used to perform the essential function of this position includes, but is not limited to computer, fax, copier, merchant terminal, multi-line phone system, personal or company owned vehicle.
    • Employees in this role are regularly required to climb, sit, stand, bend, kneel, and frequently lift to 25 pounds.
    • This position may also require reaching, pushing, and pulling.
    • This position may also be exposed to chemicals and/ or blood borne pathogens. Exposure risk is considered: Low
    • Overtime is sometimes necessary or required.

    Travel

    • This position may require up to 15 percent out of area and overnight travel.
    • Travel is primarily local occurring during the business day only.

    Other Duties

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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