RB Global, Inc., is seeking a Senior IT Procurement Manager to join our team. This position can be located anywhere in the United States or Canada. Occasional travel to a local facility is required.
The Senior Procurement Manager will focus on driving savings and managing a team responsible for the category performance of several categories, including, but not limited to: IT Telecom; IT Software; IT Hardware; IT Peripherals; IT SaaS; IT Asset Management; and IT Professional Services Agreements. Key activities include managing vendors, negotiating contracts, conducting RFPs, utilizing and managing the P2P system, conducting QBRs, budget and reporting management, and implementing strategic sourcing activities. Key skills/experience include project management, strong analytics, conducting RFPs, and category management.
Job Duties / Responsibilities:
- Responsible for managing a team and categories globally to drive savings, process improvement, and meet key performance indicators for categories, including compliance and monitoring of contracts in alignment with RB Global policies.
- Develop RFIs & RFPs, conduct in-depth analytics across multiple systems and from various divisions/countries.
- Provide category recommendations, counter-proposals, and negotiate to identify and deliver savings to the organization; maintain product quality standards and focus on reducing costs.
- Develop compliance monitoring programs to ensure implementation strategies are measurable and successful.
- Review and provide recommendations to the Vice President of Procurement and other senior leadership, in coordination with business stakeholders, developing best-in-class category strategies.
- Maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization including local, regional, and corporate leadership; understand their unique needs and ensure category strategy addresses/ meets their needs.
- Support and maintain Procurement policies and processes, including improving vendor payment terms, contract management, driving sustainability initiatives, and managing vendors.
- Draft and review contracts with vendors including SOWs, MSAs, and addendums.
- Cross-functionally operate with legal, finance, and operations to ensure policies and best practices are followed.
- Identify and drive continuous improvement processes and reporting.
- Establish strong relationships with vendors, facilitate communication, and work to ensure products or services provided meet company requirements.
- Lead the evaluation of suppliers and work to reduce vendor risk by developing scorecards and analyzing vendor performance.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Ability to work independently and be proactive operating successfully across multiple groups and levels in the organization.
- Experience managing indirect procurement categories and utilizing a strategic sourcing process.
- Expert level financial and analytical skills, naturally seeks to leverage market data, supply chain improvements, and cost modeling scenarios.
- Strong project management skills and experience meeting timelines and managing various stakeholders at one time.
- Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, IT, Engineering, Finance, Operations, or related field preferred.
- Makes decisions with integrity that align with the organization's code of conduct and financial best interest.
- Sourcing ability to locate vendors and have expertise in the Information Technology categories.
- Extensive knowledge of contract principles and procedures.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent administrative and project management skills.
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- Indirect strategic sourcing experience required.
Preferred Skills:
- Five years of full-time experience in vendor negotiations, company expense analysis, and strategic sourcing activities for an organization (public or private).
- Experience with procurement and vendor management systems, including Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Source-to-Pay (S2P), and Spend Analytics.
In return for your excellent skills and abilities, we offer a benefits package including: health insurance, 401K, STD/LTD, Life Insurance/Accidental Death, and Dismemberment, paid holidays, and vacations.
About RB Global
RB Global, Inc. (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) is a leading omnichannel marketplace that provides value-added insights, services, and transaction solutions for buyers and sellers of commercial assets and vehicles worldwide. With over 8,000 employees, through its auction sites in 14 countries, over 400 locations globally, and digital platform, RB Global serves customers in more than 170 countries across a variety of asset classes, including automotive, commercial transportation, construction, government surplus, lifting and material handling, energy, mining, and agriculture. The company's marketplace brands include the world's largest auctioneer of commercial assets and vehicles offering online bidding, and a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers. RB Global's portfolio of brands also includes a complete end-to-end asset management, data-driven intelligence, and performance benchmarking system; an innovative technology platform that supports customers' management of the equipment lifecycle and integrates parts procurement with both OEMs and dealers; a leader in live simulcast auction technologies; and an online marketplace for heavy haul transport.