Job Details

Procurement Manager

Contract - 12 months

Austin, TX

Hourly: $50/hr

Must Haves:

• BA/BS + 3 years of relevant experience
• Experience in fast-paced procurement and supply chain environment
• Knowledge in global supplier development and management in a multinational environment Strong communication, presentation, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Experience and talent in negotiation
• Ability to handle sudden setbacks in a dynamic environment
• Ability to make quick decisions with 80% information

Preferred Haves:

Masters or MBA

• Job Responsibilities: Effectively work with suppliers to negotiate optimal terms for sourcing. Understand the trade- offs between cost, volume, and quality in order to strike agreements that meet performance criteria and secure long-term supply continuity.
• Collaborate across the organization, (Engineering, Operations, Global Supply Management teams) to ensure business objectives are met. Includes the ability to rapidly synthesize and communicate findings to senior leaders and to actively identify potential supply risks that can affect product strategy.
• Optimize supply chain performance through cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking. Develop an in-depth understanding of value-added manufacturing processes and costs, and build should-cost models to drive best-in-class pricing.
• Assess and mitigate risks to the business. Manage global supply chain disruptions in real time with the support of an international team.