Manager, Procurement

Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Versant Power in Maine seeks a Manager, Procurement to lead the procurement function, oversee policy and contract management, and manage procurement personnel. The role partners with operations to mitigate risk and drive best practices in sourcing and supplier relations.

The position requires strategic analysis, strong leadership, and the ability to drive cost reductions across materials and services, while maintaining safety and reliability expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of relevant experience.
• Industry certifications in purchasing / supply management preferred.
• Three years of supervisory experience required.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint; purchasing software knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and mentor a team of buyers, training procurement personnel.
• Align strategies and practices with company policies while ensuring cost efficiency.
• Provide strategic analysis using market data and benchmarking.
• Lead RFI/RFP/RFQ processes and supplier performance management.
• Coordinate with audits, finance, legal, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Communication

Multitasking

Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related

Professional certifications (CPSM, CPP, CPPM, CGPP, CPDW, CPPC)

3 years supervisory experience

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Purchasing software

Job description

JOB TITLE: MANAGER, PROCUREMENT

LOCATION: PRESQUE ISLE or BANGOR

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR, US TAX & PROCUREMENT

POSITION STATUS: EXEMPT, NON-BARGAINING UNIT

Be a part of the team that is transforming the power industry of northern and eastern Maine.

Versant Power is building on our 100-year history of delivering efficient, safe and reliable electricity service to customers in northern and eastern Maine. We never lose sight of safety, quality, integrity and innovation.

We are committed to our dedicated people, who inspire us every day to deliver something more powerful than power alone.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This position has the overall responsibility for the organization’s procurement function including administration, oversight of the procurement policy and contract management across the business, and insurance policies of the Company as well as oversight of procurement personnel. This position works closely with operational areas on procurement issues and actively seeks and implements appropriate risk management strategies with respect to the procurement of goods and services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for overseeing and mentoring a team of buyers including training and developing Procurement personnel to carry out their duties and responsibilities in accordance with best practices.
• Aligns strategies, policies, and practices with ENMAX Corporation while ensuring internal customer satisfaction, efficiency and economical pricing for materials, equipment and services.
• Provide strategic analysis on internal and external data sources, market information, and industry benchmarking on various goods and services to ensure continuity of supply and meet cost reduction requirements.
• Aligns policies, practices, and procedures with industry benchmarks to gain cost savings for Versant Power and to perpetuate consistency and efficiency across the business.
• Research, identify, and analyze current supplier base and market trends to implement process improvements for contracting and system change initiatives.
• Provide Expert Subject Matter support for large strategic sourcing initiatives and competitive sourcing events.
• Support the Business Units and Buyers in addressing and resolving issues associated with supplier performance delivery that fail to meet contractual standards as requested.
• Drive success in a collaborative team environment and communicate effectively with suppliers, internal customers, peers, and senior management to gain an in depth understanding of their business, strategies, market forces, and subsequent procurement requirements.
• Liaise with Audit, Legal, Finance, Compliance, and other internal stakeholders to improve overall processes and performance.
• Manages, updates, and disseminates the Versant Power procurement policy, processes and strategies ensuring internal customer satisfaction, efficiency and economical pricing for materials, equipment, and services.
• Oversees requests for information, proposals, or quotes (RFI, RFP or RFQ) to vendors, and receives quotes, recommends purchase options, and maintains professional relationships with vendors.
• Maintains a high level of market intelligence through contacts with suppliers, peers and review of trade and other publications while sustaining collaborative and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including key suppliers, management, colleagues and direct reports.
• Work with Director in preparing, administering, and monitoring the annual Procurement O&M and capital budgets and prepares budget variances and forecasts as required.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regularly attends and actively participates in scheduled safety meetings.
• Other duties as assigned including designated duties associated with service restoration in System Emergencies.

REQUIRED OR PREFERRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or other Business-related programs or 5 of relevant years of experience.
• Industry related certification such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM), Certified Green Purchasing Professional (CGPP), Certified Professional in Distribution and Warehousing (CPDW), or Certified Professional Purchasing Consultant (CPPC).
• Three years’ Supervisory experience required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in working with Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint, and knowledge of purchasing software required.
• Knowledge of purchasing environment within the electric utility industry is required.
• Team orientation with a reputation for honesty and integrity.
• Excellent leadership, problem solving and troubleshooting skills, while looking for ways to enhance situations or align material or processes are required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, projects/initiatives and priorities is required.
• Job requires travel, flexible work hours and a valid Maine driver’s license.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Position is primarily sedentary, with driving required.
• Position requires the ability to maintain concentration and to work independently.
• Position requires excellent organizational skills.
• Position requires work effectively and safely under pressure in stressful situations due to workload, phone, e-mail and multiple deadlines.
• Position requires excellent oral and written communications skills with vendors and all levels of management and employees.
• Position requires some traveling within Versant Power’s service territory.
• Position oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of an ESG program at Versant Power.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Versant Power is a tobacco‑free, drug‑free and fragrance‑free workplace.

Versant Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer.