Purchasing Associate

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Category Manager, G&A, HR, Travel and Legal, to join our team. Our team members lead and manage procurement engagements with cross-functional internal teams, including needs analysis, market analysis, competitive intelligence, RFI and RFP development, cost and proposal analysis, deal structuring, contract negotiation, and implementation development.

Strategic Procurement (80%):

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives for HR categories, including HR, Travel, Financial, Legal, services, and corporate overhead, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Lead negotiations for contracts, supplier agreements, and service level agreements to optimize terms and conditions and achieve cost savings.
• Collaborate closely with finance, legal, and department heads to align procurement strategies with business goals and support organizational growth.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement practices, utilizing analytics and market research to identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency gains.
• Monitor supplier performance, manage vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and service delivery expectations.

Transformational Leadership (20%):

• Lead transformational procurement projects aimed at enhancing procurement processes, leveraging technology, and driving organizational efficiency.
• Champion sustainability initiatives within the procurement function, promoting environmentally responsible sourcing practices and supplier diversity.
• Develop and implement change management strategies to support procurement transformation initiatives.

You Bring:

• Curiosity:
  This position will require building-from-scratch thinking in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic procurement, with a focus on Finance and Legal categories, ideally within the automotive or technology sector.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage complex supplier relationships to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and program management skills.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams, with a collaborative and inclusive leadership style.
• Proficiency in procurement tools and systems, along with advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance considerations relevant to procurement activities.
• Passion for sustainability and familiarity with sustainable sourcing practices preferred.
• Be a proactive self-starter who is comfortable navigating dynamic work environments with shifting priorities.
• Effective in engaging and collaborating across different departments.
• Experience in the Automotive Industry is ideal.