Manager, Outsourcing Procurement

3 weeks ago

St Cloud, United States Nahan Full time

Job Summary:

The Manager, Outsourcing Procurement will oversee and direct the activities of the outside purchasing team and is responsible for supervising the sourcing of essential services for the organization's operations. Additionally, the Manager, Outsourcing Procurement is accountable for evaluating vendors and negotiating contracts to achieve the lowest price for high-quality goods and/or services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises employees in the Outside Purchasing Department. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
  2. Responsible for sourcing, negotiation, contracting, and onboarding credible vendor partners for Direct Mail and Print Services.
  3. Establish and manage vendor capacity and pricing.
  4. Manage vendor pricing evaluations; determine most desirable suppliers, monitor compliance, and reduce exposure to risk factors.
  5. Resolve vendor issues of timing and quality quickly and to the satisfaction of the client.
  6. Assist in identifying critical processes that affect the Outsourcing function and assure awareness and adherence within the team. Work to solve and build process improvements where gaps are found.
  7. Support an ongoing commitment to training and process documentation in the Purchasing department to ensure all processes are documented and maintained.
  8. Partner with internal cross functional teams to ensure a total sourcing and procurement solution is delivered to client.
  9. Develop strong relationships with management peer group in other departments.
  10. Complete other duties as assigned.


Skills and Abilities Required:

  1. Excellent written, verbal and listening skills, with proven negotiation skills.
  2. Proven ability to analyze problems, develop alternatives, make recommendations, and implement solutions.
  3. Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
  4. Fluency in the English language is a requirement for this position to ensure the safety of all employees and team members.


Education and Experience:

  1. Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year college; or five (5) years related purchasing experience.
  2. Background in Printing or Direct Mail Industry and prior knowledge of manufacturing processes relating to Purchasing functions strongly preferred.
  3. 3-5 years managing teams as a people manager


Nahan is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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