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Strategic Procurement Manager Position

Strategic Procurement Manager
Location:  Iowa
Base: $80-90 but would go up to 100k
Bachelors Degree Required
Experience in one of the following commodities:  wood, steel, textiles, packaging
Spend at least 50 million
Excellent Growth Opportunity with a great company
Full relocation
 Our client, a leading manufacturer in the office furniture industry, is currently seeking a
Strategic Procurement Manager to develop and implement strategies for global procurement.

If you are looking for an opportunity to join an organization where you can make significant
 impact on the business and be recognized and rewarded for your contributions,
this may be just what you’re looking for!

The Strategic Procurement Manager will be primarily responsible for:

 ·   Developing and implementing procurement strategies for assigned commodities

·   Identifying opportunities to purchase materials at the lowest cost and leading the purchasing negotiations
·   Recommending improvements to the overall purchasing, procurement and supply chain program

  · Analyzing market trends, identifying, qualifying and recommending supply sources

  · Driving strategic cost reduction efforts

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in global procurement including
  management of at least $50M in annual spend.
  In addition, candidates must have experience setting strategic direction and implementing plans for cost reduction,
  and improvements to supply chain.

If you are looking for a company that values its employees and the contribution each team member makes, this may be the company for you. Our client is committed to the professional growth and development of its workforce and has a strong history of promoting consistently from within the organization. In addition, our client offers employees the ability to move cross-functionally within the organization, giving them the opportunity to explore new career paths.

 Position offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, and full relocation package.

Requirements

· Experience in procurement of packaging, steel, wood, or textiles

· Experience setting the strategic direction for purchasing and procurement

· Global procurement experience including accurate calculation of landed costs and other factors that influence global pricing

· Experience controlling material cost variance

· Bachelor’s degree in business or related field is required, MBA is preferred 

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