Senior Manager, Procurement Systems & Controls

Job Summary :

Under general direction, uses extensive knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to provide direction, leadership, and support for functional areas in Procurement Operations, including RFx Utility, Projects, and Training.

This person will assist in setting the strategy for functions and processes in the assigned area and will be responsible for execution.

Lead a team that manages the procurement of catalog and non-catalog requests for products and services requiring in-depth knowledge of purchase order processing.

Lead multiple cross-functional projects that impact Procurement (e.g., with AP, Finance, Supplier Risk Management). Mentors subordinates in performing their broad assignments requiring originality and ingenuity with appreciable latitude for unreviewed actions or decisions.

Collaborates with managers and supervisors to provide comprehensive solutions to complex problems. Daily interaction with internal and external customers may be required to identify, research, analyze, and resolve moderate to complex issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set goals for functional area that is in line with the organization's vision and goals.
• Create solutions for identified process improvement areas and work with management team to implement.
• Plans, assigns, monitors, reviews, evaluates, and leads the work of subordinates.
• Effectively manage, coach, and develop talent; build a strong network of qualified leaders.
• Take an active role in creating an environment that fosters a high level of associate engagement.
• Establish internal and external partnership opportunities through analysis of business needs and relationships that may enhance success.
• Facilitate the implementation and acceptance of organizational change; address resistance to change and help teams and individuals adapt.
• Take decisive action when necessary and convey a sense of urgency to deliver results.
• Adds value through others; motivating them to action.

Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge of :

• Core Procurement processes (e.g., sourcing, contract life cycle, requisition to Purchase Order)
• Procurement policies, governance, and compliance mechanisms within the Financial Services regulated framework.
• Change management training and communications.
• Project management methodology.
• Performance management.

Skill in

• Provide feedback and coaching to help subordinates excel in current and future job responsibilities.
• Provide leadership, directions, and influence for internal and external stakeholders inclusive of the value of center-led Procurement strategies.
• Motivate, mentor and lead others.
• Interpreting and applying policies and procedures.
• Establishing functional area objectives.
• Ensure functional area solutions, practices and procedures are carried out and achieve their objectives.
• Establishing high standards and challenging goals for individual, team, and organizational accomplishment.
• Think critically and structure analysis to solve poorly defined problems.
• Establishing personal credibility.

Ability to

• Create a trusting work environment where associates feel engaged
• Interface, influence, articulate, and present at the highest corporate levels inside and outside of the company.
• Build strategic partnerships with high-level leaders within the organization to collaboratively execute business goals.
• Align communication, accountability, resources & processes to ensure strategic priorities yield measurable and sustainable results.
• Tenaciously work to deliver team goals with the greatest potential for producing positive business results.
• Encourage others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.
• Comprehend the big picture and communicate a clear visionary business plan.
• Convert complex ideas into real executable action steps, with a focus on results.
• Work independently or lead team(s).
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all organizational levels, including senior management.
• Lead meetings and contribute to team efforts by ensuring all relevant information is included in the outcomes.
• Identify training needs and develop subordinates.
• Organize, manage and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment with frequent interruptions.
• Solicit and respond to customer feedback.

Educational / Previous Experience Requirements

Education / Previous Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field. Will typically have at least -eight (8) years' experience in financial services including a minimum of two (2) years' experience in leading diverse operating groups.
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience and / or training approved by Human Resources.

Licenses / Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.

Raymond James Guiding Behaviors

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.

We expect our associates at all levels to :

• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcome
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
• Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm
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