Procurement Manager

3 weeks ago

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Capella University Full time

Procurement Manager

locations
Minneapolis, MN
time type
Full time

job requisition id
R23255
The Procurement Manager at SEI: 1) Ensures products and services are purchased in a cost-effective and timely manner leveraging best practices and providing exceptional customer service, 2) Manages the systems, reporting, and forecasting that drive the Procurement process, 3) Partners with departments across the organization to manage sourcing, vendor negotiations, and terms, 4) Keeps SEI at the forefront of industry trends.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Procures services, materials and supplies using best practices in purchasing, ensuring thorough processes and cost-effective results that meet the business needs.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to facilitate and evaluate vendors, Request for Proposals (RFPs), and contracts.
Develop and/or refine systems, processes, reporting, and forecasting for applications, subscriptions, expirations, and renewals.
Evaluates economic terms and the value proposition of all purchasing and vendor-related opportunities and provides recommendations.
Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture and IT security team, create documentation around evaluation, integration, and governance following best practices for application, adoption, license provisioning, security, privacy, and user on- and off-boarding.
Manage SaaS application life cycles and renewal calendar.
Build and be accountable for the vendor evaluation process.
Develop and track action plans for upcoming renewal dates.
Develop ongoing partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to lead digital transformation and increase organizational ROI, effectiveness, and agility.
Assist SEI stakeholders with identifying tools to increase business effectiveness.
Manage the selection of preferred vendors and document the selection process.
Job Skills:

Experience building and/or utilizing vendor tracking systems and reporting tools.
Demonstrated skill in dealing with vendors and external suppliers while maintaining good business relationships throughout negotiations.
Ability to initiate and facilitate communication, reach agreement on deliverables and timelines, mediate through obstacles, and negotiate toward win/win outcomes.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage complex and varied interpersonal relationships to successfully complete projects and tasks.
Displayed ability to work comfortably with all levels of the organization from executive to cost-center level.
Strong technical skills both from an employee and project management perspective.
Ability to establish and maintain credibility with management throughout the company.
Excellent ability to organize time and information to successfully complete activities and projects.
Strong analytic and quantitative skills to evaluate and compare bids and make recommendations.
Good PC skills, and basic proficiency with email, document, database, and spreadsheet applications as supportive tools in carrying out duties.
Work Experience:

Three plus years of procurement, supply chain, or Finance experience. Experience negotiating contracts a plus
Experience using ERP and Procurement systems. Coupa and Oracle a plus.
Education:

Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree a plus.
Certificates, licenses and registrations:

IT certificates a plus.
Other:

Must be able to travel occasionally should a business need arise. For most roles travel would not be common. Travel may involve plane, car or metro. In accordance with ADA policies, reasonable accommodations regarding travel limitations can be provided. Travel will be more common for roles such as Account Executives %), senior leaders (10 – 20%) or Capella Core Faculty (5 – 10%).
Ability to work onsite in Corporate or Campus location (in a typical office environment) may be required based on role. If so, this would include being mobile within the office, including movement from floor-to-floor using elevators or stairs.
If offsite or hybrid role, must have access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.
Faculty and Federal Work Study roles require access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including computer, privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.
This role may require lifting, however reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with our ADA policies.
Must be able to meet critical thinking and problem solving aspects aligned to job duties, as well as effectively communicating with co-workers.
Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant. Accommodations related to schedule may be considered.
Able to access information using a computer.
Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
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SEI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.

$103, $155, Salary

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