Procurement Manager

Job Description

Why join us?
It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive.  We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis!
We are seeking a Procurement Manager to join our Procurement /Contracts department in Tampa, FL.  
About Us 
AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.
How will you contribute to the team?
•    Manage the United States Procurement program and procurement staff. Purchases materials or works and or coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services. Participates in setting procurement administrator’s assignment objectives to drive efficiencies in procurement.
•    Maintains supplier/sub-contract relationships.
•    Lead, coach, and manage procurement staff of varying experience and skill set.
•    Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
•    Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
•    Develop and implement purchasing instructions, policies, and procedures.
•    Prepare bid awards and RFP led procurement practices.
•    Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, professional services, materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
•    Provide overall supplier management, including ensuring performance to KPIs.
•    Develop procurement plans and document databased strategies using various organizational procurement processes.
•    Work collaboratively and proactively with Contracts & Procurement Director to identify process, sourcing, and contract improvement opportunities.
•    Negotiate in a timely manner all aspects of supply contracts including pricing, payment terms, logistics and volumes in an effort to guarantee security of supply, minimize working capital, drive productivity, reduce delivery costs and ensure quality in accordance with business demands.
•    Assist Contracts & Procurement Director to develop, implement, and direct policies, practices, and procedures which are in accordance with federal, commercial, state/local, and/or international Subcontract/Procurement regulations.
•    Ensure the Procurement team is effectively organized, productive, engaged, and providing high quality service to stakeholders across the business.
•    Develop and oversee the procurement sourcing strategies, industry and supplier research, bidding, supplier selection.
•    Create and promote efficient and effective procurement practices and processes using continuous improvement methodologies and by leveraging technology.
•    Drive process improvements and standardization across business units and locations based on an understanding of Purchasing and Finance Policies.
•    Collaborate with subject matter experts across business units & regions to gather requirements and drive adoption of new processes and systems related to the following technologies: Supplier Management, Risk Management and Supplier Set-up for both Direct and Indirect Sourcing.
•    Participate in senior level meetings to support business and pricing strategies; identification of issues and potential problems, including suggested resolutions for the organization.
•    Provide support for internal and external audits, including government audits.
•    Maintain data integrity and analysis of information captured for contracts and procurement.
•    Performs such assignments and duties as the Supervisor may deem necessary from time to time.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field. 
• At least five years of experience in purchasing, procurement or related fields and at least eight years o