Flagship Communities LLC
Purchasing Manager (Supply Chain)
Flagship Communities LLC, Erlanger, Kentucky, United States, 41018
Purchasing ManagerOVERVIEW (Local Candidates only)
Flagship Communities is one of the largest publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) in the Midwest. If you are willing to work hard, lead with intention, and hold yourself accountable for your results, you'll be successful with Flagship Communities. Come join our team at Flagship Communities and embark on an exciting new opportunity!
We are looking for detailed-oriented, proactive, and quality-driven Purchasing Manager who will play a critical role in the development and execution of our supply chain strategy through utilization of solid sourcing and procurement disciplines, effective collaboration, and communication skills. You will be responsible for developing suppliers and solutions which meet Flagship Communities supply chain needs.
Develops deep knowledge of the categories assigned and generates sourcing strategies which consider market trends, business objectives, the full supply chain and total cost of ownership.
Analyzes and calculates product/service and procurement costs to create cost reduction strategies.
Impacts purchasing behavior by ensuring established suppliers can support Flagship performance expectations and procurement strategy.
Collaborates with Flagship Community Managers to identify and pursue product and service opportunities, including product standardization and process efficiency.
Negotiates agreements with key suppliers factoring in all aspects of a successful partnership, including cost and terms of supply, service, and quality.
Ensures effective implementation of sourced products, services, and supplier programs by utilizing sound project and change management disciplines.
Elicits feedback on supplier performance from Flagship community managers.
Monitors and manages supplier performance ensuring focus on total value, including quality, service responsiveness, process efficiency, and cost.
Identifies and escalates critical external relationships that could affect the supply chain, planning, and decision-making.
Ensures compliance with sourcing and procurement policies and best practices.
Is a leader in the design and implementation of effective and efficient procurement processes and tools.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field.
5 to 8 years relative sourcing and procurement experience.
Collaborative team member who personifies hospitality and has a passion for people.
Analytical mindset able to solve problems effectively and creatively with superb leadership and communication skills.
Conscientious self-starter, with a work attitude that exhibits flexibility, initiative, good judgment, and dependability.
Continuous improvement mindset with strong knowledge and experience with the development and deployment of sourcing and procurement processes and systems.
Willingness to travel to develop, promote, and maintain strategic sourcing relationships.
Strong supply chain management knowledge and negotiating skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentations.
Highly organized and detail oriented.
Advanced computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
Ability to quickly learn new tools and technology.
Experience in project management.
Flagship Communities is one of the largest publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) in the Midwest. If you are willing to work hard, lead with intention, and hold yourself accountable for your results, you'll be successful with Flagship Communities. Come join our team at Flagship Communities and embark on an exciting new opportunity!
We are looking for detailed-oriented, proactive, and quality-driven Purchasing Manager who will play a critical role in the development and execution of our supply chain strategy through utilization of solid sourcing and procurement disciplines, effective collaboration, and communication skills. You will be responsible for developing suppliers and solutions which meet Flagship Communities supply chain needs.
Develops deep knowledge of the categories assigned and generates sourcing strategies which consider market trends, business objectives, the full supply chain and total cost of ownership.
Analyzes and calculates product/service and procurement costs to create cost reduction strategies.
Impacts purchasing behavior by ensuring established suppliers can support Flagship performance expectations and procurement strategy.
Collaborates with Flagship Community Managers to identify and pursue product and service opportunities, including product standardization and process efficiency.
Negotiates agreements with key suppliers factoring in all aspects of a successful partnership, including cost and terms of supply, service, and quality.
Ensures effective implementation of sourced products, services, and supplier programs by utilizing sound project and change management disciplines.
Elicits feedback on supplier performance from Flagship community managers.
Monitors and manages supplier performance ensuring focus on total value, including quality, service responsiveness, process efficiency, and cost.
Identifies and escalates critical external relationships that could affect the supply chain, planning, and decision-making.
Ensures compliance with sourcing and procurement policies and best practices.
Is a leader in the design and implementation of effective and efficient procurement processes and tools.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field.
5 to 8 years relative sourcing and procurement experience.
Collaborative team member who personifies hospitality and has a passion for people.
Analytical mindset able to solve problems effectively and creatively with superb leadership and communication skills.
Conscientious self-starter, with a work attitude that exhibits flexibility, initiative, good judgment, and dependability.
Continuous improvement mindset with strong knowledge and experience with the development and deployment of sourcing and procurement processes and systems.
Willingness to travel to develop, promote, and maintain strategic sourcing relationships.
Strong supply chain management knowledge and negotiating skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentations.
Highly organized and detail oriented.
Advanced computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
Ability to quickly learn new tools and technology.
Experience in project management.