Purchasing Manager Jobs in Monroe, LA (NOW HIRING)

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The Procurement Manager is responsible for execution of procurement strategy and development of purchasing systems to achieve service and profitability goals, under the direction of the Director of Procurement. This position leads the Purchasing Agents and drives best-in-class procurement processes, people, and capability improvements. The ideal candidate will have experience with leading people or teams toward a common set of goals or objectives and experience working in collaborative environments or situations working with a wide variety of personality or communications styles.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: Five to seven (5-7) years in successful operations management with appropriate industry experience.

Travel: 25-50%

Work Schedule/Location: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday; However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs. Incumbent must be able to lead and function from a variety of locations. These include, a Faith office location, remote (travel locations) or work from home.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversight and management of the Purchasing agents and buyers for EnPTi/Faith Technologies.
• Develops and implements processes for entering, maintaining, and updating purchasing orders, data, and pricing in the system.
• Develops continuous improvement processes for Procure to Pay and coordinates with IS resources and Accounting resources to implement such systems.
• Integrates purchasing system with billing system to ensure material for service and T&M projects are billed in a consistent and profitable manner.
• Prepares and disseminates reporting information on purchasing system usage, consumption, vendor/material data, and status.
• Assists Director of Procurement with establishing key supply chain relationships/partnerships to support broader EnPTi goals and objectives.
• Develops, negotiates, maintains, and analyzes blanket agreement/preferred material pricing contracts.
• Using tools/systems/processes developed internally, incumbent implements, monitors, and analyzes procurement metrics including pricing comparisons, customer satisfaction, order volume, and other useful measures as needed.
• Demonstrates an approachable and collaborative interpersonal working style. Able to work with others and effectively influence those they lead as well as those they collaborate.
• Demonstrates the ability to plan for, complete, and implement assignments and responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates and leads the acceptance of company culture and an adoption of professional standards. Incumbent is a "functional ambassador" for EnPTi's core values.
• Defines work to be done; clearly communicates vision, objectives, and helps to prioritize tasks to appropriate individuals. Delegates tasks to appropriate parties; clearly communicates needs and expectations. Measures and monitors the work of individual direct reports and/or collective team/taskforce team(s). Coaches and motivates direct reports/appropriate individuals to effectively perform; removes barriers to success and provides feedback, necessary resources, and open communication.
• Develops relationships with leaders, customers, and others that facilitate open dialogue and trust.
• Prepares, documents, and delivers direct report annual performance reviews.
• Responsible for ensuring employee's professional development plans are in place and progressing
• Responsible for working with Talent for any employee recognition and or discipline documentation.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned by the organization.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

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Once you're a team member, you're supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You're officially in the driver's seat of your career, and FTI's career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.

FTI is a "merit to the core" organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.

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Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - veterans/disabled.