Job Information
NBT Bank Purchasing & Courier Manager in Norwich, New York
Pay Range: $76,245.00 - $101,795.00
The Purchasing & Courier Manager provides corporate wide support. The purchasing team is responsible for responsible for overseeing and managing purchasing of supplies, including specialized technical requirements, currency & coin counter inventory, as well as standard business supplies. Leverage multiple vendors to ensure supplies and competitive pricing. Maintain accurate invoice tracking and adherence to budget and control policies. Team is additionally responsible for retention and destruction of physical (paper) records.
The incumbent also oversees the acquisition and maintenance of all corporate vehicles, both executive and courier fleets. Through a combination of employees and outsourced vendors, the Courier team delivers bank materials throughout the footprint. The manager ensures courier schedules are sufficient, maintained, and staffed. Additional responsible for meeting executive driving requests, certain EMT travel, and other special requests. Manager utilizes significant judgement and provides guidance on complex business situations.
Monitor quality and service levels. Develop and create reports, tracking relevant metrics. Responsible for quality control activities and provide constructive feedback. Build a high performing team directly by attracting, developing, retaining, and recognizing a diverse workforce. Coach and mentor team members. Ensure effective one on one conversations occur throughout the team. Provides direction, feedback, support, and encouragement for career development.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years’ experience required. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2+ years supervisory experience preferred
Procurement experience preferred
Skills and Abilities:
Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a leader who can positively and productively add to both strategy and tactical execution. Takes ownership of initiatives / projects and makes decisions, able to motivate people toward a common goal, implement change and drive results.
Communication and influencing skills. Strong communication / partnership skills and an ability to gain support from others across the organization to support customers and strategic goals.
This role has extensive exposure to LOB management, regional managers, and others across the organization. Additional strong relationships with outside parties (attorneys, regulators, vendors, user groups) required.
Develops and maintains productive tactical relationships with peers and others across the organization.
Unique Job Characteristics and Requirements:
Driver’s License required
Ability to travel (drive) to multiple locations and drive multiple vehicles
Strong understanding of accounting principles and project management
Coordination of executive driving as required.
Physical activities required (lifting, standing, walking, etc.)
Tasks Performed:
30% Manage and lead assigned departments to ensure timely and accurate completion of assigned responsibilities
20% Ensure superior client interactions throughout team – with both internal and external customers
20% Responsible for adherence to policy by creating and monitoring procedures, processes, and quality control
15% Ensure prudent protection of banks assets. Maintain current knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to assigned operational areas to ensure compliance of activities within the area.
10% Manage personnel matters including hiring, training and development.
5% Other duties as assigned including but not limited to training of business lines.
Physical Requirements:
Communicate effectively with internal and/or external customers
Stationary 75% of time or greater
Move Objects to Maximum 10 lbs
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
NBT Bank offers a stimulating work environment that recognizes talent and encourages teamwork. Our employees benefit from a total compensation package, including competitive salary, bonuses and a wide range of benefits for eligible employees - like our Student Loan Repayment Program. Join NBT Bank and build your career through the many growth, learning and collaborative opportunities made available across the company.
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NBT Bank is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports a diversified environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or veteran status, recently separated veterans, genetic information, victims of domestic violence and stalking or any other class protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy applies to all terms of employment.
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