Insight Global
Sr. Procurement Manager
Insight Global, Kearny, New Jersey, us, 07032
Job Description
One of our most reputable manufacturing clients based in Kearny, NJ is currently looking for a Sr. Procurement Manager to join their team. The client specializes in the light rail / electrified transit space and has projects throughout the entire country. There is currently a 4 person procurement department and this individual will be coming in to run the group. It is absolutely essential that this person comes from a highly analytical background as they will be making high-level decisions regarding purchasing and approach procurement from a very strategic perspective. The company is looking to grow over the course of the next several years and we need someone who can make purchasing decisions that align with the companys growth plan. The Sr. Procurement Manager will work directly with external vendors as well as internal cross-functional teams and it is critical that they are strong relationship developers. The team and entire organization operates with a strong sense of urgency at all times and there will be moments when relationships with vendors need to be leveraged to put fires out, so the Sr. Manager should be able to develop and maintain excellent supplier relationships. The company recently implemented a new ERP system and the Sr. Procurement Manager will be responsible for leveraging the new system to understand how inventory is being tracked and to be able to plan accordingly. The client is looking for someone who is able to implement process improvements and also integrate / establish KPIs for the department. The candidate should have at least 10-15 years of true procurement experience and come from a manufacturing background.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .
To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/ .
Skills and Requirements
Manufacturing experience with some sort of engineered product or custom solutions manufacturer
Management experience
Procurement / purchasing background
The ability to think outside of the box and creatively
The ability to develop strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams alike
Background working with and understanding ERP systems
Background implementing process improvements - Experience working in the light rail / electrified transit space null
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.
One of our most reputable manufacturing clients based in Kearny, NJ is currently looking for a Sr. Procurement Manager to join their team. The client specializes in the light rail / electrified transit space and has projects throughout the entire country. There is currently a 4 person procurement department and this individual will be coming in to run the group. It is absolutely essential that this person comes from a highly analytical background as they will be making high-level decisions regarding purchasing and approach procurement from a very strategic perspective. The company is looking to grow over the course of the next several years and we need someone who can make purchasing decisions that align with the companys growth plan. The Sr. Procurement Manager will work directly with external vendors as well as internal cross-functional teams and it is critical that they are strong relationship developers. The team and entire organization operates with a strong sense of urgency at all times and there will be moments when relationships with vendors need to be leveraged to put fires out, so the Sr. Manager should be able to develop and maintain excellent supplier relationships. The company recently implemented a new ERP system and the Sr. Procurement Manager will be responsible for leveraging the new system to understand how inventory is being tracked and to be able to plan accordingly. The client is looking for someone who is able to implement process improvements and also integrate / establish KPIs for the department. The candidate should have at least 10-15 years of true procurement experience and come from a manufacturing background.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .
To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/ .
Skills and Requirements
Manufacturing experience with some sort of engineered product or custom solutions manufacturer
Management experience
Procurement / purchasing background
The ability to think outside of the box and creatively
The ability to develop strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams alike
Background working with and understanding ERP systems
Background implementing process improvements - Experience working in the light rail / electrified transit space null
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.