Kenworth Sales
Procurement Manager
Kenworth Sales, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Kenworth Sales Company was founded in 1945 by the Treadways and is still family owned through 4 generations. With the combined service and support of over 1200 employees across 31 different locations, we were awarded the 2014 ATD Dealer of the Year Award and the 2019 Kenworth Parts & Service Dealer of the Year Award. Each of our Kenworth Sales locations has a similar culture throughout the entire company which makes you always feel a part of the family. Our Headquarters is located in Salt Lake City, Utah and is ran by Kyle Treadway-President of Kenworth Sales Company.
JOB SUMMARY
The Procurement Manager analyzes, streamlines, negotiates, executes and manages Company purchases of products and services.
S/he minimizes the Company’s cost of operations and maximizes its return on investment, while facilitating its efficient and profitable operations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. PROCUREMENT.
Plans, organizes, directs, and controls Company procurement of all products and services except real estate, employee benefits, inventory and any products and services for resale. Negotiates or participates in the negotiation of complex management requests for equipment, supplies, and services.
2. POLICIES. Creates and monitors purchasing policies and procedures.
Develops and implements vendor evaluation system, with appropriate negotiation and purchasing practices to maximize quality, price, delivery, and service.
3. DATA ANALYTICS.
a. Develops and maintains metric data, key performance indicators (KPIs), and weekly/monthly reports to measure performance, improve procurement processes, reduce costs, improve efficiencies and profits of operation.
b. Provides analytical support on projects and related procurement proposals. Gathers accurate costs, volume, and geographic data to perform detailed solution design on procurement, construction, and other related projects.
4. ASSET MANAGEMENT.
Develops, monitors and implements asset tracking system with life cycle cost analysis, replacement scheduling, preventive maintenance, and/or return on investment.
Coordinates timely maintenance and replacement with operational managers.
5. STANDARDS. Recruits and maintains high quality supplier base to provide products and services at optimum price, while maintaining the highest standard of ethics and conduct.
6. Other projects and assignments as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
• 5 to 8 years procurement experience
• Bachelor's Degree in business, supply chain management or equivalent work experience
• Financial acumen, with working knowledge of accounting software systems, e.g. Domo, Microsoft Office - Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Excellent communication skills.
Ability to effectively communicate with individuals/groups of diverse backgrounds and skill levels
• Strong analytical skills and orientation towards data-driven solutions, problem solving, decision making, and critical thinking
• Task oriented with strong organizational, project, and time management skills.
Detail and multi-task oriented.
Ability to successfully balance competing priorities and conflicting goals.
• Sense of urgency and bias towards delivering results.
• Leadership skills – strategic thinking, adaptability, inspires trust
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position involves both sedentary and other work.
For part of the shift, s/he will work at a desk in an office setting, doing paperwork, typing, filing, and key entry on a Video Display Terminal.
Extensive telephone and correspondence work required on a daily basis.
For part of the shift, s/he will stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach, moving about the dealership facility to communicate with managers, employees, and customers.
S/he will be required to travel within and outside the State, both by car and by airplane on a monthly basis.
Will be exposed to noise, dust, exhaust fumes, and a variety of other hazardous and nonhazardous materials.
BENEFITS
We offer a full benefits package with retirement and paid life insurance. Also includes vacation time, sick days and paid holidays.
Kenworth Sales Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
JOB SUMMARY
The Procurement Manager analyzes, streamlines, negotiates, executes and manages Company purchases of products and services.
S/he minimizes the Company’s cost of operations and maximizes its return on investment, while facilitating its efficient and profitable operations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. PROCUREMENT.
Plans, organizes, directs, and controls Company procurement of all products and services except real estate, employee benefits, inventory and any products and services for resale. Negotiates or participates in the negotiation of complex management requests for equipment, supplies, and services.
2. POLICIES. Creates and monitors purchasing policies and procedures.
Develops and implements vendor evaluation system, with appropriate negotiation and purchasing practices to maximize quality, price, delivery, and service.
3. DATA ANALYTICS.
a. Develops and maintains metric data, key performance indicators (KPIs), and weekly/monthly reports to measure performance, improve procurement processes, reduce costs, improve efficiencies and profits of operation.
b. Provides analytical support on projects and related procurement proposals. Gathers accurate costs, volume, and geographic data to perform detailed solution design on procurement, construction, and other related projects.
4. ASSET MANAGEMENT.
Develops, monitors and implements asset tracking system with life cycle cost analysis, replacement scheduling, preventive maintenance, and/or return on investment.
Coordinates timely maintenance and replacement with operational managers.
5. STANDARDS. Recruits and maintains high quality supplier base to provide products and services at optimum price, while maintaining the highest standard of ethics and conduct.
6. Other projects and assignments as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
• 5 to 8 years procurement experience
• Bachelor's Degree in business, supply chain management or equivalent work experience
• Financial acumen, with working knowledge of accounting software systems, e.g. Domo, Microsoft Office - Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Excellent communication skills.
Ability to effectively communicate with individuals/groups of diverse backgrounds and skill levels
• Strong analytical skills and orientation towards data-driven solutions, problem solving, decision making, and critical thinking
• Task oriented with strong organizational, project, and time management skills.
Detail and multi-task oriented.
Ability to successfully balance competing priorities and conflicting goals.
• Sense of urgency and bias towards delivering results.
• Leadership skills – strategic thinking, adaptability, inspires trust
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position involves both sedentary and other work.
For part of the shift, s/he will work at a desk in an office setting, doing paperwork, typing, filing, and key entry on a Video Display Terminal.
Extensive telephone and correspondence work required on a daily basis.
For part of the shift, s/he will stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach, moving about the dealership facility to communicate with managers, employees, and customers.
S/he will be required to travel within and outside the State, both by car and by airplane on a monthly basis.
Will be exposed to noise, dust, exhaust fumes, and a variety of other hazardous and nonhazardous materials.
BENEFITS
We offer a full benefits package with retirement and paid life insurance. Also includes vacation time, sick days and paid holidays.
Kenworth Sales Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.