Procurement Operations Manager

22 hours ago


Bloomington, Indiana, United States Indiana University Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Procurement Operations Manager to join our team at Indiana University. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a large team of procurement consultants and reps, developing and maintaining category strategies, and ensuring supplier management activities are done regularly.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a team of procurement consultants and reps to support broad category areas such as Scientific/IT, Professional Services, and Maintenance, Operations, and Repairs (MOR)/Auxiliaries.
  • Develop and maintain category strategies for assigned categories.
  • Ensure supplier management activities are done regularly, sourcing decisions/requirements flow seamlessly to the sourcing team, and contracts are developed and signed per internal guidelines.
  • Establish operational plans for procurement area and manage day-to-day procurement matters.
  • Set goals and objectives for team members and provide guidance on difficult or complex issues, including vendors, accounts, negotiations, and contracts.
  • Develop and implement new processes, standards, and policies that impact procurement operations in the short-term.
  • Perform cost analysis and measures effectiveness of price negotiations.
  • Act as a liaison between university departments and vendors.
  • May provide organizational procurement training.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • 2 years in relevant field.
  • Certification in relevant field (preferred).
Skills
  • Demonstrates analytical skills.
  • Demonstrates problem-solving skills.
  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Promotes information sharing.
  • Excellent collaboration and team-building skills.
  • Effective negotiation skills.
  • Effective conflict management skills.
  • Ability to lead/manage others.
  • Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback.
  • Instills commitment to organizational goals.
  • Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
  • Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
Working Conditions/Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana or Indianapolis, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$85,000 annually

Benefits Overview
  • Multiple plan options for medical insurance.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution.
  • Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options.
  • Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting.
  • Additional supplemental retirement plan options.
  • Tuition benefit for IU classes.
  • 10 paid holidays per year.
  • Generous Paid Time Off.
  • Paid Parental Leave.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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