Title:  Sourcing Manger  
(2) positions available
Location:  Sacramento, CA
Contact: jsandland@procurementservices.com  

LOOKING FOR A CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION CAREER OPPORTUNITY IN NORTHERN, CALIFORNIA?  

PROCUREMENT SERVICES ASSOCIATES HAS THE IDEAL OPPORTUNITY.  

Procurement Services Associates (PSA) has an exciting career opportunity for a Contract Administrator with seven to ten years experience and knowledge of government contracting in a manufacturing environment. 

Candidates should have current knowledge of FAR and DFAR government procurement regulations (Clauses 12 and 15), and possess above average skills in preparing RFP documents, negotiating, awarding, and administering contracts in a production environment. 

The Contract Administrator will manage prime and sub-tier government contracts in the $10 to $50 million range.   People, verbal, written and leadership skills and abilities are key elements in the job’s processes.  

The client expects candidates to have great leadership skill, be creative, possess initiative, be a team leader, and understand change management.  A creative vision with the ability to overcome road blocks and project obstacles will enhance the candidate’s ability to become successful in the work environment.   

A BS or BA degree is required. 
Certification from NCMA or ISA is a plus.  
US Citizenship is required.  

The following responsibilities highlight the position’s duties:   

·         Conducts front end strategic assessment of business pursuits, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
·         Prepares and reviews statements of work (SOW), contract deliverables, specifications, and offers solutions to mitigate contractual/program risks.
·         Examines and understands Forward Pricing Rates, cost structures, material estimates, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure a compliant proposal is submitted to the customer.
·         Recommends solutions or alternate proposals to minimize risk and participates as a key resource on capture teams.
·         Understands how terms and conditions affect prices and schedules.
·         Acts as the focal point of contact with the customer for all contractual matters and is a liaison with customers and internal departments for all matters affecting contracts.
·         Experience developing solutions to complex problems and providing contractual advice and analysis to ensure that the business achieves its financial objectives.
·         Knowledgeable of ITAR and export licensing requirements and procedures.
·         Demonstrated ability to conduct timely negotiations and resolve customer issues, and optimize cash flow in contract management and negotiations.
·         Must have the ability to obtain a security clearance to access classified information.
·         Experience with Subcontract administration, including NDA’s & Teaming Agreements.  

For consideration, please send a copy of your resumes to: jsandland@procurementservices.com  

Procurement Services Associates (PSA) has an exciting career opportunity for a Contract Administrator with seven to ten years experience and knowledge of government contracting in a manufacturing environment. 

Candidates should have current knowledge of FAR and DFAR government procurement regulations (Clauses 12 and 15), and possess above average skills in preparing RFP documents, negotiating, awarding, and administering contracts in a production environment. 

The Contract Administrator will manage prime and sub-tier government contracts in the $10 to $50 million range.   People, verbal, written and leadership skills and abilities are key elements in the job’s processes.   The client expects candidates to have great leadership skill, be creative, possess initiative, be a team leader, and understand change management.  A creative vision with the ability to overcome road blocks and project obstacles will enhance the candidate’s ability to become successful in the work environment.   

A BS or BA degree is required.  Certification from NCMA or ISM is a plus.   US Citizenship is required.

The following responsibilities highlight the position’s duties: 
·         Conducts front end strategic assessment of business pursuits, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
·         Prepares and reviews statements of work (SOW), contract deliverables, specifications, and offers solutions to mitigate contractual/program risks.
·         Examines and understands Forward Pricing Rates, cost structures, material estimates, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure a compliant proposal is submitted to the customer.
·         Recommends solutions or alternate proposals to minimize risk and participates as a key resource on capture teams.
·         Understands how terms and conditions affect prices and schedules.
·         Acts as the focal point of contact with the customer for all contractual matters and is a liaison with customers and internal departments for all matters affecting contracts.
·         Experience developing solutions to complex problems and providing contractual advice and analysis to ensure that the business achieves its financial objectives.
·         Knowledgeable of ITAR and export licensing requirements and procedures.
·         Demonstrated ability to conduct timely negotiations and resolve customer issues, and optimize cash flow in contract management and negotiations.
·         Must have the ability to obtain a security clearance to access classified information.
·         Experience with Subcontract administration, including NDA’s & Teaming Agreements. 

For consideration, please send a copy of your resumes to:   1809-MH403@emailagent.maxhire.net

Procurement Analyst - County of Alameda in Hayward

The Housing Authority of the County of Alameda in Hayward is recruiting a procurement professional to analyze and procure a wide variety of standardized and specialized materials, equipment and services for use in various Housing Authority programs and departments. Requires a BA in a related field and at least one year of professional procurement experience. Competitive salary and excellent benefits for this management level position.

For information and to apply go to www.haca.net

Title:  Sourcing Manager/Supervisor 
Location:  Bellevue, WA

Sourcing Manager/Supervisor is responsible for managing a team of Sourcing Specialists, Sourcing Analyst and Procurement Managers. Will be responsible for executing commodity sourcing strategies for local and regional initiatives for both facility and project services; Identifying and leading appropriate field resources to execute initiatives, manage supplier relationships as it relates to administrative and operational activities and issues.  Ensure contracting and procurement standards are maintained throughout the portfolio.

• Closely participate in and with the client and company Sourcing and Facility Management teams to drive both immediate and sustained benefits to the client.
• Assess and build annual sourcing initiatives that provide detailed service commodity strategies that identify objectives, leveraged spend (in association with CLIENT sourcing and our commodity strategies) initiative, and milestone timelines.
• Responsible for communication, coordination and implementation of local and regional sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations to suppliers and operations team.
• Key communication liaison with client procurement team
• Prepare and execute sourcing initiatives. Manage transition plans for local and regional contracts.
• Improve communications with operations team. Provide management, detailed instruction and continuous follow-up to support the operations teams in standardized RFP/bid and contract processes.  Be proactive and manage internal and external customer expectations.
• Ensure compliance to sourcing and contracting policies and procedures as listed on the Delphi+  P&P Manual.
• Responsible for data integrity of contract database - oversee maintenance and enhancement of central contract database.
• Establish relationship with Corporate Legal and Risk Management to ensure all contractual terms and conditions comply with standard or other contract changes are formally reviewed and approved by legal/risk management.
• Administer and maintain contract files to ensure compliance with Company and CLIENT Sourcing requirements, administration of supplier files, certificates of insurance amendments, letters and other contractual documents.
• Establish work priorities, assign deliverables and resolve issues with Operations and Project teams, temporary help and/or project-specific dedicated personnel to assure client satisfaction, customer satisfaction
• Develop, implement and maintain a supplier diversity program in accordance with client and company requirements. Mentor/educate suppliers through meetings.
• Conduct local and regional Preferred Supplier performance review meetings, when requested, and manage supplier scorecards, contract compliance and service obligations.
• Support e-commerce procurement initiatives either corporate or client mandated.
• Prepare budget information for all fixed regional and national contracts.
• Analyze price proposals, financial reports and other data to determine the reasonability of price and contractor capabilities.
• Work in cooperation with Finance and the field to ensure that financial transactions are processed in an orderly and timely fashion-goal to ensure invoice amounts are correct and paid on time.

Qualifications:
·         Strong People Management Skills
·         Strong Sourcing Experience (Familiar w/ Sourcing Seven Step Process / MAP & Leading Sourcing Events)
·         Strong People Management Skills
·         Familiar with Tier 1 ERP Systems
·         Understanding of P2P Process

• Excellent Inter-personal skills, Organization skills, Strong Analytical Ability, Proven ability to manage and lead teams in decentralized environment
• Excellent communication skills – oral and written
• Bachelor degree in Purchasing & Supply Chain Mgt and 7+ years strategic sourcing management experience for services, MBA preferred
• Excellent PC skills, strong in MS Office applications
• Advanced ERP Exp. (Super user status) for Sourcing/Purchasing/e-fro modules / Strong Computer Skills
• Facility Service Commodities Management experience is highly desirable

Contact:  jsandland@procurementservices.com

Title:  Strategic Sourcing Specialist II
Location:  Bellevue, WA

RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for executing commodity sourcing strategies for local and regional initiatives for both facility and project services; Identifying and leading appropriate field resources to execute initiatives, manage supplier relationships as it relates to administrative and operational activities and issues.  Ensure contracting and procurement standards are maintained throughout the portfolio.

• Closely participate in and with the client and company’s  Sourcing and Facility Management teams to drive both immediate and sustained benefits to the client.
• Assess and build annual sourcing initiatives that provide detailed service commodity strategies that identify objectives, leveraged spend (in association with CLIENT sourcing and internal commodity strategies) initiative, and milestone timelines.
• Responsible for communication, coordination and implementation of local and regional sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations to suppliers and operations team.
• Key communication liaison with client procurement team
• Prepare and execute sourcing initiatives. manage transition plans for local and regional contracts.
• Improve communications with operations team. Provide management, detailed instruction and continuous follow-up to support the operations teams in standardized RFP/bid and contract processes.  Be proactive and manage internal and external customer expectations.
• Ensure compliance to sourcing and contracting policies and procedures as listed on the Delphi+  P&P Manual.
• Responsible for data integrity of contract database - oversee maintenance and enhancement of central contract database.
• Establish relationship with Corporate Legal and Risk Management to ensure all contractual terms and conditions comply with standard or other contract changes are formally reviewed and approved by legal/risk management.
• Administer and maintain contract files to ensure compliance internally and CLIENT Sourcing requirements, administration of supplier files, certificates of insurance, amendments, letters and other contractual documents.
• Establish work priorities, assign deliverables and resolve issues with Operations and Project teams, temporary help and/or project-specific dedicated personnel to assure client satisfaction, customer satisfaction
• Develop, implement and maintain a supplier diversity program in accordance with client and company requirements. Mentor/educate suppliers through meetings.
• Conduct local and regional Preferred Supplier performance review meetings, when requested, and manage supplier scorecards, contract compliance and service obligations.
• Support e-commerce procurement initiatives either corporate or client mandated.
• Prepare budget information for all fixed regional and national contracts.
• Analyze price proposals, financial reports and other data to determine the reasonability of price and contractor capabilities.
• Work in cooperation with Finance and the field to ensure that financial transactions are processed in an orderly and timely fashion-goal to ensure invoice amounts are correct and paid on time.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Excellent Inter-personal skills, Organization skills, Strong Analytical Ability, Proven ability to lead teams in decentralized environment
• Excellent communication skills – oral and written
• Degree in Purchasing & Supply Chain Mgt and 5+ years strategic sourcing experience for services, MBA preferred
• Excellent PC skills, proficient in MS applications

Contact:  jsandland@procurementservices.com

Title:  Contract Administrator
Location:  San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Procurement Services Associates has an immediate opportunity for a Contract Administrator to initiate RFP’s for competitive pricing on existing contracts for non-professional services, routine services, and commodities (ie. landscaping, laundering services, chemicals, equipment maintenance, pest control, etc.); use the existing template RFP/RFQ, review previous RFP/RFQ; review other agencies RFP/RFQ's for similar products/services;  develop specifications/scopes of work to help the organization with clear communication of their needs to potential suppliers/contractors and initiate/complete the biding process.

Qualifications:

• 7 to 10 years of related Contract Administration experience,
•  Bachelor Degree
• Strong communications skills
• Team player
• Knowledge and understanding of government contracting

Contact:  jsandland@procurementservices.com

Title:  Procurement Manager
Location:  Foster City, CA

Position Summary:

Immediate contract to hire opportunity in Foster City, CA-  NO RELOCATION PROVIDED
Reporting to the VP, Operations this position is responsible for managing all aspects of Purchasing, Production Planning, and Materials Management.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and source competitively priced materials from existing and new vendors for the production of our products.
• Lead the coordination of key strategic vendor relationships, maintaining and driving sourcing/procurement best practices
• Monitor performance of MAS 500 and other connected databases to optimize performance and pro-actively uncover/fix problems and suggest enhancements to improve inventory processes and standards.
• Establish supply chain tools, policies, processes, systems, and procedures to continuously improve performance.
• Perform cost analysis and volume planning for major services and commodities.
• Receive and check in incoming product and supply shipments and update all inventory records in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
• Ensure materials required to meet production schedule are approved and available for use in a timely manner.
• Ensure master production schedule meets required completion dates according to sales forecasts and/or customer orders.
• Monitor inventory levels to help ensure that product minimum stock levels are maintained and restocking orders are placed with our vendors.
• Perform inventory cycle counts on a regular basis to ensure accurate inventory records; perform complete inventory annually.
• Provide an excellent level of customer service and support both internally and externally.
• Implement and manage inventory control software solution.
•  Develop programs to reduce COGS.

Experience / Qualifications:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• 7-10 years experience in manufacturing within the beverage, food, health and wellness or other retail business environment purchasing soft goods.
• Must have experience purchasing and moving soft goods.
• Experience managing personnel, resources, and budgets.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities Computer proficiency (MS Office Suite, MAS 500).
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to complete assignments with minimal supervision in an unstructured, start-up environment.

Contact:  jsandland@procurementservices.com

Title:  Sourcing Project Manager
Location:  Sacramento, CA

Procurement Services Associates has an immediate contract position with our Sacramento client (estimated time period for the project is 12 to 24 months) for a Sourcing Project Manager to manage a Document Management project.  Candidates should be familiar with project management concepts and reporting project accomplishments.

We are seeking Supply Chain professionals with experience in health services, acquisition management and awarding agreement exceeding $10 million. Certifications from a professional association is a plus. 

College degree and have over five (5) years experience managing indirect spend service agreements including preparing RFP documents, negotiating and awarding contracts and administering agreements.  The experience should include negotiating and awarding agreements for Document Management Services including shredding, record storage, multi-function office equipment service agreements, scanning and forms control.  

Contact:  jsandland@procurementservices.com

Title:  PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Location:  San Francisco, CA

The job holder manages a portfolio of service categories supporting biotech Marketing and Sales activities; manage annual spend between $100M to $300M and develop plans to manage assigned spend categories.

Summary:

• Define, understand, and analyze business needs for materials and services and supply market information
• Generate and analyze innovative sourcing options, by leading cross-functional teams, to build sourcing and supplier relationship management strategies that maximize value and manage supply risk, while ensuring that internal stakeholders’ requirements are met
• Ensure supplier alignment, capacity, and support for existing and future requirements for internal Commercial organization
• Work collaboratively with the Global Procurement Services team, to ensure the alignment of transactions to the agreed sourcing strategies
• Work collaboratively with other enterprise-wide team members to provide input to other category source plans and to ensure alignment of goals and priorities
• Maximize opportunities to leverage spend.
• Utilize Procurement Strategy Council, ISM, and related industry associations to identify, benchmark, and implement best practices
• Provide growth opportunities to small and diversity suppliers; include as appropriate in the bid, evaluate, and award process
• Increase overall awareness of Procurement’s value proposition to stakeholders
• Ensure that sourcing activity complies with internal policies and Sarbanes Oxley provisions

Job Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal clients’ teams in preparing and executing client group’s strategy and activities
• Supports internal client’s vision and strategy
• Be dedicated to meeting stakeholder expectations and building a solid working relationship between the Procurement and the Commercial organization
• Have Category Management process expertise, including the thorough knowledge of the business, markets, and industry of operations including well developed technical and commercial knowledge of the Marketing and Sales products and services to be acquired
• Be highly effective at initiating and leading/facilitating cross-functional teams, building cross-functional relationships, and developing cross-functional understanding
• Have experience in establishing and building successful supplier relationships
• Execute plans and communicate decisions in an effective and timely manner
• Have demonstrated skill in strategic sourcing, planning and leading negotiations, and have experience in structuring and managing supplier contracts
• Have effective time management and organizational skills
• Have technical proficiency with appropriate Procurement systems and tools
• Have experience controlling significant direct/indirect spend
• Have risk, total cost, and financial modeling skills
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and utilize key financial data
• Demonstrated change management skills, as well as resourcefulness and versatility in responding to change
• Demonstrated success in internal clients’ market places
• Champion the procurement process in cross-functional teams with department stakeholders; and
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, suppliers, affiliates, and professional organizations

Qualifications:

• 7-10 years related business experience
• Have strong relationship building skills
• Display excellent communication and influencing skills
• Be degree qualified
• Utilize Strategic Procurement thinking and best practices
• Be commercially aware with experience in multiple business sectors
• Be highly motivated, results focused and act with a high sense of urgency
• Be process oriented
• Possess numeric aptitude, with strong analytical skills and creative problem solving capabilities
• Preferably have their CPM or equivalent

Contact:  jsandland@procurementservices.com

Title:  Contract Administration - Construction-Bay Area
Location:  San Francisco, CA

Procurement Services Associates has an immediate long term contract opportunity with our client company in the Bay Area for a Contract Administrator. In this position you will be responsible for maximizing the value delivered to the company through 3rd party expenditures and will manage a portfolio of spend and cost categories and projects in support of Capital Long Range Plan, working proactively with cross functional internal stakeholders and contractors and suppliers. Responsibilities will also include developing and implementing project delivery strategies, executing Request for Proposal (RFP) activity, develop/prepare Scope of Work, commercial negotiations, contract formation and administration and developing and implementing sourcing strategies, and managing 3rd party relationships and performance.

Qualifications:

• Construction and Capital Equipment experience
• Thorough knowledge of the engineering, construction and manufacturing business, markets and industry, including well-developed technical and commercial knowledge of Facilities and Engineering and Construction
• Spend Forecasting
• Best Value Analysis
• Strategic Sourcing
• Portfolio and Supplier evaluation and analysis
• Bid process and award cycle
• Bachelor degree in a related field
• 10+ years of Contract Management and Administration experience
• Work independently, results oriented

Contact:  jsandland@procurementservices.com

Requisition #: 69866

Job Title: Sr Sourcing Manager - Intuit Offerings

Job Category: Finance and Accounting

City: Mountain View

State/Province: California

Your Opportunity at Intuit:           

Intuit is a leading software provider of business and financial management solutions for small and mid-sized businesses, consumers and accounting professionals. You probably know us by our flagship products, QuickBooks®, Quicken® and TurboTax®, but that’s just the start. We are currently going through a fundamental transformation from a shrink-wrapped software company to one of the country's leading providers of web-based applications and solutions.

Come join Intuit as part of the Procurement team as a Sr Sourcing Manager - Intuit Offerings. We are looking for creative problem solvers with a passion for innovation to join our team and revolutionize the way the world does business.

Position Overview:

This position is to contribute to "in-the-product solutions" for Intuit's BU's. More than ever, Intuit relies heavily on outside technologies and services to get its products to market. This specific role will focus on maximizing the value that Intuit realizes from 3rd parties of needed technologies and services, as well as manage the risks associated with such use. The successful candidate will work closely with business unit members (Product Management, Engineering, Legal, Business Development, as well as others) throughout the 3rd party management lifecycle (Due Diligence & Sourcing, Negotiation & Contracting, On-boarding, Relationship Management, & Off-boarding) to apply best practices to get fantastic outcomes. The focus of this role will primarily be on Software, Services, and SaaS that are used "in" Intuit products.

Attributes:

• Expert negotiator. Special emphasis on a "partnering approach"; able to reach mutually beneficial agreements that result in great outcomes for Intuit customers, shareholders, and the employees involved.
• Expert communicator (written and verbal). Able to understand and communicate complex topics with simplicity across organizational boundaries and up-/down the management chain.
• Proficiency in contracting. Comfortable dealing with Software and Services contracts. Understanding of various licensing and distributions models. Experience with revenue sharing and royalty paying agreements a plus.
• Business acumen. Able to make decisions in an ambiguous environment. Willingness to take measured risks and to own outcomes.
• Adaptability. Flexibility to play different roles (lead, contribute, consult). Ability to add value in various roles in a team.
• Understanding of Intuit's businesses. Able to quickly grasp and prioritize projects of importance to Intuit's strategy & business.
• Information Technology competency. Solid comprehension of the software business, proficiency with information technology terms, topics, as well as current trends (the impact of SaaS, mobile, social, payment processing and related technology).
• Passion for learning and experimentation. Courage to team with others to solve problems for which there are few precedents.
• Alliance builder. Able to build and maintain the trust of others. Impeccable integrity. Honors commitments and exceeds expectations. Able to establish and maintain valuable and genuine business relationships.

Your Talents:           

• Talented, driven, results-oriented, energetic professional with high integrity standards
• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Supply Chain or other appropriate discipline.
• More than 5 years direct experience in supplier management, sourcing and negotiations.
• Proven results in delivering cost savings, risk mitigation, satisfied clients, and sound judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver business results through influencing and leadership

Learn more about our award winning workplace and how we give back to our local and global communities. Discover what it’s like to be part of a team that rewards taking risks and trying new things. Join us and let your ingenious ideas be heard. How far can you think? www.intuitcareers.com

Be innovative… Be yourself... Be Intuit …

Please apply at:   Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager www.intuit.apply2jobs.com/    NO THIRD PARTIES PLEASE

Requisition #: 69805

Job Title: Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager

City: Mountain View

State/Province: California

Your Opportunity at Intuit:

Intuit is a leading software provider of business and financial management solutions for small and mid-sized businesses, consumers and accounting professionals. You probably know us by our flagship products, QuickBooks®, Quicken® and TurboTax®, but that’s just the start. We are currently going through a fundamental transformation from a shrink-wrapped software company to one of the country's leading providers of web-based applications and solutions.

Come join Intuit as part of the Procurement team as a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager. We are looking for creative problem solvers with a passion for innovation to join our team and revolutionize the way the world does business.

Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager, Marketing - Supports the strategic business initiatives of our marketing business partners.

• Leverage broad leadership skills to drive successful business outcomes.
• Develop/apply highly effective team operating mechanisms to achieve business objectives
• Create and/or apply business processes to deliver on strategic imperatives and address the changing environment
• Collaborate with Marketing teams end to end to turn strategies into action
• Influence team members to challenge the status quo
• Share learning's and best practices broadly and encourage others to do so.
• Consult with marketing leaders of assigned marketing areas to identify and understand current and future initiatives to support all aspects of supplier relationships including supplier selection, cost negotiations, contract implementation, and assurance of the quality of services received.
• Implement 3rd Party Risk Management Program for all strategic/critical suppliers.
• Act as thought leader and advisor to marketing leaders to embed robust procurement processes and strategies into Strategic Business Plan to drive cost savings and sound metrics to manage suppliers and ensure value for all services purchased
• Develop annual sourcing plan for assigned marketing areas based upon business requirements, available resources (both internal and external), existing contract expirations and strategic market opportunities
• Establish strategic sourcing plans and objectives for short and long-term need with clients. Initiate, consult and analyze business requirements in order to successfully execute contract responsibilities
• Drive negotiation process for complex contractual terms and conditions that deliver competitive advantage to Intuit and with minimal risk.
• Lead and influence sourcing initiatives, facilitating buy-in by key internal stakeholders and, where appropriate, initiate & lead cross-functional and business unit efforts to standardize, substitute or eliminate commodities and/or suppliers
• Deliver annual cost savings against targets
• Draft and negotiate agreements with suppliers that achieve optimal combination of quality, price, service and risk mitigation
• Mentor co-workers by providing project assignments that include opportunities to acquire new knowledge & skills.
• Use out-of-the-box approach to introduce innovative business relationships and structures to yield best value for the company.
• Benchmark, analyze, and negotiate cost and added value in collaboration with various business partners.
• Regularly monitor the industry for opportunities to take advantage of status/changes

Your Talents:

Education:
• MS/MBA/MA degree or equivalent related experience preferred
• Certification in purchasing management highly desirable

Experience:
• Experience in a Procurement Client Account Manager Role highly desirable.
• Proven client relationship management skills.
• Knowledge and application of procurement processes resulting in significant cost savings and supplier performance required
• Experience in using industry intelligence and has specific industry knowledge for the areas of responsibility or demonstrated ability to learn functional areas and support clients
• Proven industry experience in negotiations, supplier management, contracting and performance tracking against metrics

Knowledge and Skills Desired:
• Extensive understanding of all Marketing areas including but not limited to agency, creative, media, research and web.
• Ability to work with and influence business partners at all levels
• Strong procurement/strategic sourcing background with demonstrated successes in developing and implementing procurement strategies.
• Outstanding analytical, written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to formulate action plans quickly and implement solutions effectively
• Insightful, visionary and able to develop and implement strategic solutions
• Strong presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Project management and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to achieve results while maintaining an atmosphere that encourages collaboration
• Solid knowledge and understanding of business management including critical decision making, negotiation, planning, budgeting, projections and judgment. Able to translate business plans to procurement plans
• Working knowledge of business application software programs

Learn more about our award winning workplace and how we give back to our local and global communities. Discover what it’s like to be part of a team that rewards taking risks and trying new things. Join us and let your ingenious ideas be heard. How far can you think? www.intuitcareers.com

Be innovative… Be yourself... Be Intuit …

Please apply at:   Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager www.intuit.apply2jobs.com/    NO THIRD PARTIES PLEASE

GAP INC. - Sr. Analyst – IT Procurement (Req. 00V8K)

(starting in San Bruno- moving to San Francisco)

• Come work for one of the most exciting Fortune 500 retail companies in the United States. Gap has been in the forefront of retail for over 40 years and established itself as one of the best-known iconic brands of America with a presence on three continents. The Gap is not only a retail company known for its all American style that many recent generations have grown up wearing or its philanthropic efforts at home and overseas. Gap offers plentiful opportunities for professional development and has a dynamic, fast-paced culture that thrives on creativity and innovation. Gap also has one of the most forward-thinking Strategic Sourcing teams that has built a following among its industry peers. Our goal is to ensure a continuity of supply of all products and services that Gap consumes at market competitive prices through adopting strategic sourcing best practices, innovative approaches and analytics and building mutually beneficial relationships with Gap's strategic supplier community. The below opening offers a professional development opportunity for a highly motivated, results-driven individual who can think creatively, is able to see the big picture, yet has the tenacity to execute and deliver on short as well as long-term category strategies:
• Responsible for gathering data and conducting rigorous analysis in order to scope and prioritize new sourcing opportunities and support the creation of the category strategy
• Understands assigned supply markets and keeps routinely informed of market conditions, technology evolution and leading sourcing activities
• Evaluates industry pricing complexity through detailed and frequent analysis
• Stays abreast of market conditions and trends
• Gains insight into industry best practices and procedures
• Partners with divisional and IT leaders to develop and execute category strategy
• Partners with Brand and IT Finance and other key stakeholders to develop process and tools for the effective analysis of category performance using internal and external data
• Helps develop plans and supports the implementation of programs resulting from Strategic Sourcing activities
• Creates and manages competitive RFIs, RFPs and RFQs, leveraging eSourcing technology tools
• Actively contributes to negotiation strategy development and participates in competitive supplier negotiations
• Develops and builds relationships with suppliers providing products and services to Gap Inc.
• Leads the development of contract terms and conditions and coordinates with legal to execute optimal supplier contracts
• Leverages the Procurement Strategy Council, ISM and related industry associations to identify and benchmark best practices for category management
• Supports the creation and implementation of programs to assess and promote supplier performance and development, including establishing quarterly and annual goals as well as conducting quarterly business reviews and formal scorecarding activities
• Identifies, explores, and contributes to the development of contingency plans for prime and alternate sources of supply products/services 
• Uses influencing skills to lead the change management effort within Strategic Sourcing and the stakeholder community to ensure processes, practices, tools, and templates are adopted and consistently utilized

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related discipline
• CPM or CPIM certification a plus
• 3-5 years professional experience in IT strategic sourcing, supplier management, or management consulting
• Category knowledge in IT infrastructure, hardware, software, professional services, network and telecom. 
• Experience with Oracle iProcurement, Oracle ERP, and e-sourcing solutions highly desirable
• Risk and financial modeling skills
• Ability to interpret and utilize key financial data
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills with the ability to multitask and maintain by adapting to change
• Project management skills
• Stakeholder influencing skills
• Ability to interact with all organizational levels and demonstrate a professional presence
• Ability to communicate and document complex processes in a clear and concise manner
• Strong analytical skills and creative problem solving capabilities
• Excellent verbal, presentation, and written skills
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Ability to travel as required to facilitate collaborative opportunities

Please apply to http://www.gapinc.com  No third parties please
Description

Northwest United States

Anticipated compensation, base + annual incentive, is in the 150-260K range

Corporate Director of Supply Chain

Description:
•  Efficiently manage the spending of company funds for goods and services.
•  Responsible for the implementation of Corporate procurement and sourcing strategy across multiple locations.
•  Responsible for development and implementation of procurement best practices across multiple location.
•  Responsible for the Sales & Operations Planning Process including
                Product mix optimization /strategy
                Demand planning.
                Long term material planning
                Supply chain scenarios
                Long term material planning
                Inventory levels strategy.
                Long term capacity planning (asset utilization control.
                Monthly rolling forecast

Qualifications:
BA/BS Degree with an MBA strongly preferred.  Minimum 10+ years of  progressively responsible experience leading procurement, operations and planning activities.  Multiple plant and heavy industry experience is required.

Location:
Northwest United States

Compensation:
Anticipated compensation, base + annual incentive, is in the 150-260K range

Email/phone contact:
Jeffrey@latterell.com,  507-263-4841
Reference #: LTS-259

Senior Purchasing Agent (DC, IT, LP)

JOB CODE: 5023

DEPARTMENT: Purchasing 

GRADE: 65

REPORTS TO (TITLE): Supervisor, Purchasing

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Exempt

LOCATION: Corporate

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The Senior Purchasing Agent is responsible for the day to day management, control of inventory, and costs/spending of supplies for the Distribution Centers, IT, and Loss Prevention.  They are also responsible for managing various projects related to the purchasing department.  A heavy user of spreadsheets and PC database software for order processing purposes.      

COMPETENCIES:

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

·         Bachelor’s degree required.
·         2 – 3 years prior work experience; purchasing or distribution center experience is highly desirable.
·         Proficient with Microsoft Office.  Super user in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
·         Detail oriented, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.   
·         Ability to deal effectively with pressure, multiple tasks, deadlines and rapidly changing priorities.      
·         Build relationships with a wide variety of internal contacts.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

COMPLETED BY: Jennifer Bradley, Senior Manager, Purchasing

DATE FINALIZED: 06/07/2010

Resumes to the Senior Manager of Purchasing – Jennifer Bradley Jennifer.bradley@ros.com  No Third Parties Please

Finance/Purchasing Analyst

JOB CODE: 3956

DEPARTMENT: Purchasing 

GRADE: 66

REPORTS TO (TITLE): Senior Manager, Purchasing

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Exempt

LOCATION: Corporate

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The Finance/Purchasing Analyst is responsible for weekly capital and expenses spend tracking, and creation of an annual purchasing budget.  Also responsible for weekly forecast submissions to finance, accounts payable reconciliation and various financial projects related to the purchasing department.  A heavy user of spreadsheets and PC database software for analysis purposes.

COMPETENCIES:

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

·         Requires college degree, preferably with focus in accounting or finance.

·         2 – 3 years prior work experience; financial or operations planning & forecasting highly desirable.

·         Understanding of budget preparation and variance analysis. 

·         Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

·         Detail oriented, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.  

·         Ability to deal effectively with pressure, multiple tasks, deadlines and rapidly changing priorities.     

·         Build relationships with a wide variety of internal contacts.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

COMPLETED BY: Jennifer Bradley, Senior Manager, Purchasing

DATE FINALIZED: 01/06/2010

Resumes to the Senior Manager of Purchasing – Jennifer Bradley Jennifer.bradley@ros.com  No Third Parties Please

Sr. Buyer Position
 
An ever-growing international manufacturing company located in central Orange County is seeking a Sr. Buyer.  The company is world renowned for their emphasis on promoting an enriched environment with a focus on employee satisfaction.  This person will work with a great, forward thinking team that embraces new ideas and dedication.   This position offers a very competitive compensation rate, along with diverse benefits to include; medical, dental, vision, 401K, LTD, STD, Pension, College Savings Plan and much more!  This is an unparalleled opportunity that would offer you the ability to work with a growing company while also developing your professional experience as a Sr. Buyer within a competitive and challenging department. 
 
Essential Job Duties:
·        Responsible for reviewing MRP, issuing RFQ’s, evaluates quotations, negotiates prices, terms and conditions, awards purchase orders and manages suppliers to ensure acceptable, on time delivery and quality.
·        Establishes OSP priorities for component deliveries consistent with appropriate inventory levels and customer requirements based on MRP exception messages for cancel, push-outs, and pull-ins.
·        Create and maintain data integrity of SAP Material Master for purchased items in regards to Info Record, material lead-time, & source list.
·        Reschedule delivery dates as required by MRP to maintain a balanced supply/demand schedule on purchased materials.  Expedite past due orders.  Quick resolution of critical material shortages.
·        Ensures material standards are met and non-conformances or variances are approved and/or minimized.
·        Monitors cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality and best value.
·        Locates, surveys, and selects suppliers of materials and services for the company.
·        Obtains quotes and participates in the development of end-item product cost.
·        Evaluates vendor reliability and performance, including engineering revisions, on-time delivery performance, receiving problems, and rejected material.  Leads supplier business reviews.
·        Establishes annual cost reduction goals for assigned commodities.  Develops plans to achieve goals.
·        Work with sustaining Engineering & Supplier Quality to resolve rejections.  Clearly communicate scope of work to suppliers.  Actively Participate on Material Review Board.  Manage corrective actions and assure supplier compliance.  ECR implementation.
 
Requirements:
·        Minimum of eight years of broad materials experience (master scheduling, production planning, procurement, inventory control) within the electronics industry.
·        Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field.  A technical degree or equivalent experience may be substituted.
·        ERP user expert.  SAP experience preferred.
·        Knowledge of ISO standards.
·        Knowledge of ITAR export and import compliance.
·        Ability to follow and implement policies and procedures required for this position.
·        Must be willing to perform tactical as well as strategic job requirements.
·        Strong verbal and written communication skills.
·        High ethical standards in all aspects of work, especially in working with suppliers.
·        CPIM, CPM or APICS certified preferred, but not required.
·        Due to government contracts, US Citizenship is required.

Kristen Seyler
Recruiting Manager
Innovative Staffing Resources
Innovative Scientific Solutions, Inc.
Innovative Career Management, Inc.
(714)508-8620 Ph
(714)544-0795 Fax
rec@innstaff.com
www.innovativecareer.com

Purchasing Manager

Division
Mobile Modular Management Corp.

Location
Livermore, CA

Description
McGrath RentCorp (NASDAQ - MGRC) is a six time winner of Forbes Best Top 200 Public Small Companies. We are a Business to Business rental company that currently consists of five different rental divisions serving the US and global markets. Our financial track record is impressive and our culture is awesome! If you are looking for a great environment, where your individual contributions truly make a difference, we encourage you to seriously investigate the opportunities available at McGrath RentCorp.

Our Mobile Modular division in Livermore is looking for a Purchasing Manager. Our Mobile Modular division provides buildings that are used for classrooms, temporary offices, sales offices, construction field offices, health care clinics, and child care facilities.

This position leads the Purchasing Team and collaborates with other departments throughout the organization focused on cost control, process improvements and other specific supply chain initiatives to achieve competitive advantage and improve responsiveness to customer demand. This position develops and owns the relationships with suppliers of all raw materials and components utilized at all Modular Inventory Centers nationwide. This position ensures cooperation and collaboration with the supply base to cultivate cost reduction, LEAN improvements and product innovation in order to maximize the economic value to the enterprise.


Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years purchasing or related materials management experience, 2-3 years in a leadership role.
• Ability to lead and manage a multi-state organization.
• Strong negotiation skills and thorough working knowledge of purchasing/contracting principles and law.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent computer skills, specifically Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and Outlook.
• BA in business or associated field.
• Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing experience is desirable.



Duties

• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve lowest total cost for all procurement activity across all Modular Inventory Centers in California, Florida and Texas without comprising quality standards.
• Design, implement and maintain supply base management/development programs to include strategic sourcing, implementation of industry best practices, total inventory cost reduction, etc.
• Refine the RFQ process and create pricing agreements and contracts that protect the long-term interests of the Company.
• Maximize the efficiency of all aspects of the ordering process. Establish and monitor vendor and IC performance standards.
• Maintain the appropriate level of products to satisfy customer driven market needs, but also maximize profit.
• Work with suppliers to resolve product complaints and delivery issues.
• Manage a sufficient amount of vendors to ensure a reliable supply of materials to support production.
• Examine and modify the inventory control and loss prevention procedures as necessary.
• Assess and refine the existing protocols/systems/response times in serving internal customers (salespeople) in order to maximize their ability to book orders.


Special Requirements
Occasional travel required.
The pre-employment screening process includes social security verification, education verification, criminal background check and drug test. A motor vehicle record will be processed if the position requires that you drive for the company.

EE M/F/V/D, non-smoking company

Company Contact
e-mail to: Careers@mgrc.com

Procurement Specialist

Requisition ID: 27043
Full Time Regular

Requirements

Bank of the West seeks a Procurement Specialist with a strong background in sourcing and managing contracts and suppliers.

Bank of the West is an institution whose history spans over 130 years, and whose geographical reach extends over 19 states, as well as over 84 countries through our affiliation with BNP Paribas, one of the world’s six strongest banks according to Standard & Poor’s. From our earliest days as a community bank, our focus on relationships, exceptional customer service and being a good corporate neighbor has never wavered. Today, as one of the leading regional financial services companies in the nation, our team members are dedicated to being our customers’ trusted financial partners – whether they’re opening a first account, purchasing a home, running a small business, or leading a large corporation. When you join Bank of the West, you will be a part of an organization that has learned how to grow and adapt in an ever-changing environment. And most of all, you will become part of a company that recognizes that our success is rooted in our relationship banking model and in the satisfaction of our customers. That’s why Bank of the West was ranked the highest in customer satisfaction among retail banks in the West.

In this key position, you will drive significant reduction in the costs of goods and services year after year through the development of exceptional sourcing strategies and superior supplier relationships. The Procurement Specialist will also be responsible for the development and implementation of a supplier diversity program.

Specific Position Accountabilities include:

1. Develop and lead MWBE Objectives and Program

2. Manage the strategic sourcing for assigned category expenditures for products and services.

3. Lead selection teams, prepare, and manage Request for Proposal (RFP) documents and process, drive the evaluation process and obtain team evaluations for selected projects.

4. Lead and facilitate cross-functional teams for sourcing across the enterprise with a diverse and geographically distributed client base.

5. Establish cost savings targets to achieve year over year cost reductions on managed spending. Track cost savings and present to senior management.

6. Drive rationalization exercise to ensure vendor base is right sized for maximum volume/cost savings leverage and that vendor capacity/capability meet commodity requirements.

7. Negotiate agreements and work with clients to ensure appropriate contract approvals are obtained and documented. Provide contract management services for strategic and major agreements with assigned suppliers. Negotiate and resolve disputes with suppliers.

8. Maintain supplier metrics and scorecards; schedule regular supplier performance reviews.

9. Partner with Legal Department on complex contracting issues.

10. Provide guidance to internal business clients on Procurement capabilities and processes.

11. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated strong partnerships with internal clients and experience in successfully negotiating with global suppliers in a range of product categories.

Minimum Requirements:

Req Education or Equivalent Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, procurement, finance, management or equivalent; MBA, a plus. Or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Required Experience
• Six or more years of relevant experience in procurement.
• Previous Supplier Diversity/MWBE Program management required.

Field of Experience
• Proven ability in managing high-level complex supplier contracts and partnerships.
• Proven negotiation/influencing skills with senior management.
• Superior oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with suppliers and all levels of management.
• Must be an absolute self starter, with strong project management skills, and possess the ability to effectively manage multiple demand and time resources.

Administrative/Technical Skills
• Ability to work within a complex organization and act as a dynamic change agent.
• Ability to perform in a fast-pace environment requiring high-quality of work in a variety of areas and interactions with all levels of leadership and staff within the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective management skills
• Research and analysis
• Strong commitment to client service and teamwork

Bank of the West and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers. It is our policy to recruit, advertise, employ, promote, transfer, discipline, and discharge without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sex, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Bank of the West
Community Focused Banking
Strength, Stability, Reliability, and Trust

Apply here.

Procurement Services Associates has an immediate 3 month contract opportunity for a buyer. Reporting to Senior Procurement Manager, the buyer will assist with purchasing commodities including IT hardware/software and office supplies; will also support efforts involving invoice reconciliation, updating processing procedures and some financial analysis.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years purchasing experience and an overall knowledge of People Soft.

Contact:
Tina Mayo
Administrative Assistant
Procurement Services Associates
5820 Stoneridge Mall Rd, Ste 217
Pleasanton, CA  94588
925-460-0397
tmayo@procurementservices.com

Procurement Manager
Location: San Francisco, CA
 

The job holder manages a portfolio of service categories supporting biotech Marketing and Sales activities; manage annual spend between $100M to $300M and develop plans to manage assigned spend categories.
Summary:

• Define, understand, and analyze business needs for materials and services and supply market information
• Generate and analyze innovative sourcing options, by leading cross-functional teams, to build sourcing and supplier relationship management strategies that maximize value and manage supply risk, while ensuring that internal stakeholders’ requirements are met
• Ensure supplier alignment, capacity, and support for existing and future requirements for internal Commercial organization
• Work collaboratively with the Global Procurement Services team, to ensure the alignment of transactions to the agreed sourcing strategies
• Work collaboratively with other enterprise-wide team members to provide input to other category source plans and to ensure alignment of goals and priorities
• Maximize opportunities to leverage spend.
• Utilize Procurement Strategy Council, ISM, and related industry associations to identify, benchmark, and implement best practices
• Provide growth opportunities to small and diversity suppliers; include as appropriate in the bid, evaluate, and award process
• Increase overall awareness of Procurement’s value proposition to stakeholders
• Ensure that sourcing activity complies with internal policies and Sarbanes Oxley provisions  

Job Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal clients’ teams in preparing and executing client group’s strategy and activities
• Supports internal client’s vision and strategy
• Be dedicated to meeting stakeholder expectations and building a solid working relationship between the Procurement and the Commercial organization
• Have Category Management process expertise, including the thorough knowledge of the business, markets, and industry of operations including well developed technical and commercial knowledge of the Marketing and Sales products and services to be acquired
• Be highly effective at initiating and leading/facilitating cross-functional teams, building cross-functional relationships, and developing cross-functional understanding
• Have experience in establishing and building successful supplier relationships
• Execute plans and communicate decisions in an effective and timely manner
• Have demonstrated skill in strategic sourcing, planning and leading negotiations, and have experience in structuring and managing supplier contracts
• Have effective time management and organizational skills
• Have technical proficiency with appropriate Procurement systems and tools
• Have experience controlling significant direct/indirect spend
• Have risk, total cost, and financial modeling skills
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and utilize key financial data
• Demonstrated change management skills, as well as resourcefulness and versatility in responding to change
• Demonstrated success in internal clients’ market places
• Champion the procurement process in cross-functional teams with department stakeholders; and
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, suppliers, affiliates, and professional organizations

Qualifications:

• 7-10 years related business experience
• Have strong relationship building skills
• Display excellent communication and influencing skills
• Be degree qualified
• Utilize Strategic Procurement thinking and best practices
• Be commercially aware with experience in multiple business sectors
• Be highly motivated, results focused and act with a high sense of urgency
• Be process oriented
• Possess numeric aptitude, with strong analytical skills and creative problem solving capabilities
• Preferably have their CPM or equivalent

Contact: jsandland@procurementservices.com

Contract Administrator
Location:  Bethel , Alaska

Procurement Services Associates has an immediate need for a Contract Administrator/Supply Chain professional with 7 + years experience in negotiating and awarding contracts for engineering/construction services and agreements for construction materials. 

The candidate should have experience with developing and preparing RFP/RFQ documents, scope of work statements, and preparing contract amendments/change orders with prime and subcontractors.  Negotiating the agreements final terms and conditions are part of the work process. 

The candidate should have above average computer system, people skills and be  capable of working with user department representatives. The candidate will work with project managers, engineers and construction superintendents regarding construction contracts and the procurement of materials. 

The candidate should be capable of working independently, be self motivated and work to a plan, schedule and budget.  The candidate should have above average knowledge of project management software.  The candidate should also have current knowledge of the various contract types and executing contracts that fit the needs of the company and user departments.  A Bachelors or advance degree is required for this position.

Contact:  jsandland@procurementservices.com

Contracts Administrator

Procurement Services Associates has an immediate 6 month Contract opportunity for a Sourcing Specialist with strong Contract Administrations skills. The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge and skills:

•           Spend Forecasting
•           Best Value Analysis
•           Contracts Formation
•           Strategic Sourcing
•           Portfolio and Supplier evaluation and analysis
•           Bid process and award cycle

Qualifications:

•           Bachelor degree in a related field
•            10+ years of Sourcing and Contracts Administration experience
•           Work independently, results oriented
•           Construction and Capital Equipment experience

Contact Info:  jsandland@procurementservices.com