Senior Manager, Procurement Operations

Senior Manager, Procurement Operations-2402097

Description

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

Raymond James Guiding BehaviorsAt 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 outcomes
• 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 firmAt Raymond James as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates.

When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.

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