Procurement Manager
OPSWAT, a global leader in IT, OT, and ICS critical infrastructure cybersecurity, delivers an end-to-end platform that gives public and private sector organizations and enterprises the critical advantage needed to protect their complex networks, secure their devices, and ensure compliance. Over the last 20 years our commitment to innovative technology has earned the trust of more than 1,700 organizations, governments, and institutions globally, solidifying our role in protecting the world’s critical infrastructure and securing our way of life.
The position:
We are seeking a seasoned Procurement Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in establishing and overseeing the procurement process for our company, ensuring strict adherence to purchasing and contracting policies. Additionally, they will be responsible for optimizing company expenditure through the implementation of competitive bidding processes and effective negotiation with potential suppliers and vendors.
What You Will Do:
- Perform all procurement activities including pre-qualification, negotiating supplier agreements, preparation of contracts and tender management.
- Ensure operational compliance with purchasing and contracting policies.
- Liaise with key company employees to determine their product and service needs.
- Ensure all necessary legal and risk management approvals associated with sourcing solutions has been obtained.
- Manage overall direction, coordination and evaluation of procurement for the organization.
- Create policies and procedures for risk management and mitigation.
- Identify and develop Sourcing Strategies to deliver savings and improve internal efficiency.
- Enforce processes to effect compliance and management proactively by collaborating with the suppliers, business stakeholders and G&A teams.
- Work closely with the finance team on project cost management, month end accruals, AP and PO questions including issue resolution.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders, legal, finance and business technology representatives to ensure a smooth procurement process.
- Educate employees on applicable purchasing policies, develop sourcing strategies, implement programs and conducts continual analysis of the procurement process.
- Manage the Tipalti PO approval starting to end processes efficiently.
What We Need From You:
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Previous experience working for fast-paced SaaS company.
- Over 5 years of hand-in purchasing experience in facilitating Purchase Order (PO) process.
- Proficient negotiation skills, with a proven ability to drive cost savings and negotiate favorable contract terms.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Thorough understanding of procurement best practices, contract law, and supply chain management principles.
- Prior experience focusing on procurement functions in Tipalti, NetSuite, or equivalent business systems would be advantageous.
OPSWAT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are extended to all employees and applicants, free of discrimination and harassment of any type. All employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Recruiting Agencies: we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party agencies for any of our open positions. To submit resumes for our jobs, there must be a recruiting contract approved by our legal team and endorsed by both parties. We are currently not accepting additional 3rd party agencies at this time.
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