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Job Title: Procurement Manager Company: Triad Technologies Location: Vandalia, OH Position Overview The Procurement Manager is responsible for developing strategies and tactics for successfully managing the daily activities of the purchasing function and creating mutually beneficial supplier relationships that are a source of competitive advantage. Develop and execute a clearly defined purchasing strategy that contributes to Triad's overall corporate goals and objectives including both supplier portfolio and organizational structure and standards. Manages and evaluates the talent base of the purchasing team. Establishes goals and expectations, monitors execution and provides ongoing feedback. Assures team continuity through identification of high potential employees, and gaps in key areas, along with the development of plans to address future staffing needs. Manages the end-to-end purchasing system and the optimization of Epicor Prophet 21 (P21), from purchase order generation to approval of invoices, overseeing supplier maintenance requirements and assuring the accuracy and efficiency of the system. Manage supplier relationships and action plans to achieve quality, delivery, and cost performance standards. Create actionable metrics to measure, evaluate and report on the functional performance of the department and initiate process improvement Work cross functionally to help facilitate, develop, and /or lead special projects and increase communication between functions Works with the Inventory Manager on establishing policies for aligning the purchasing and inventory management functions, developing market-specific strategies and managing the discontinuance of items. Develops and communicates vendor requirements and qualifications. Reviews and manages vendor performance and creates escalation plans for triaging supplier and delivery issues, identifying trends and engaging the right people to resolve the problem. Investigates improperly shipped items and works with the buyers to fix the issue and avoid a reoccurrence. Oversees and sets processes and standardizes procedures to ensure delivery schedules, expedite deliveries, and changes to supplier instructions remain up-to-date and timely. Will implement protocols for managing delinquent supply chain issues. Utilizes benchmark pricing and performance standards to set supplier negotiation strategies. Analyzes proposed pricing, sales and margin reports, and other data and information to negotiate best price and terms based on market data. May consult with the Operations Manager and Lean/Quality Manager on qualifying a supplier's technical capabilities. Manages the approved supplier list and creates supplier-specific buying frequency schedules. Works with cross functional teams to understand commodity needs in order to keep supplier list accurate, including any necessary additions or removals. Verifies all suppliers are accurately set up and all supplier maintenance files are up to date. Coordinates the transfer of information with accounting including payment terms, discounts, structures, and freight. Ensures supplier prices are updated and special pricing agreements are accurate in P21 and communicated to the Pricing Manager and Buyers. Leads the post-acquisition integration process of the purchasing function for acquired companies. Other duties as assigned. Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in related field such as, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or other related field preferred, plus at least 7 years of related experience. Equivalent experience considered. Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through negotiations, cross-functionally, and with vendors both orally and in writing. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.