Procurement Manager

Job ID: 19016 

Benefits Offering
RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives.  We offer comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees, including competitive pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and additional performance incentives.

 

Pay Range: $120000 + per year median salary - will be based on location

 

Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Global Procurement this role will be an integral part of the corporate procurement team with engagement in many aspects across the organization.  It will focus on managing non-product categories, driving innovation and continuous improvement within the procure to pay processes and support the organization with data analytics and timely project execution.
 
Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Procurement strategy and oversight

• Non product segment focus for oversight and management of all cats within (Mobile phones, GPO, office equipment)
• Support and enhance corporate procurement strategy aligned with business objectives
  • Cost savings initiatives
  • Data analytics
  • Policies / procedures
  • Auditing / reporting / gate keeper for procurement compliance 

Strategic sourcing and management

• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with key suppliers
• Market analysis of supply chain to optimize service level, pricing 
  • Bench marking of alternatives
• Manage Master Supplier Agreements and key vendor contracts 
• Manage Supplier KPIs and performance 
• Support local business unit needs
• Supporting corporate procurement team on various initiatives as needed

Cost control and spend analysis

• Monitoring procurement spend / savings
  • Implement data driven procurement strategies using spend analytics 
• Optimize working capital (reporting and coordination with fin)
• Oversee supply supplier programs 
• Identify cost savings opportunities

Compliance – risk management

• Ensure procure to pay process aligns with corporate SOPs and contractual obligations
• Manages corporate subcontracting processes
• Manage procurement audit process and controls in collaboration with other departments (P-card, JDE spend, fuel card programs, subcontracting)

Technology – SharePoint / JDE / Process optimization

• Ensure data integrity within procure to pay process
• Provide user training, trouble shooting and process improvement support for organization
• Manage JDE inventory needs 
• Manage MS sharepoint procurement portal
• Partner with IT to enhance systems functionalities
• Manage and optimize Power BI Dashboards and reporting to drive data driven decision making
• Serve as the subject matter expert for JDE Edwards procurement module 

 

Required Skills and Qualifications 
•    5-10 years Procurement experience (within construction, industrial or rail sector preferred)
•    Bachelor’s degree preferred
•    Fluent with JD Edwards, Power BI, MS Excel advanced skills
•    Negotiating supplier agreements
•    Cost control systems
•    Analyze procurement data and develop strategic recommendations
•    Knowledge of Railroad signals and communications systems an asset
•    Expertise in customs and importing processes would be an asset 
•    Solution oriented approach
•    Team focused with good collaboration and communication skills
•    Ability to work cross functionally 
 
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
•    Prim