Strategic Procurement Leader — Hybrid & Global Sourcing

Aston Carter; USA; Hybrid; USD 105.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Aston Carter is seeking a Senior Manager, Procurement in New York to lead procurement operations and strategic sourcing across key categories, driving cost savings and supplier innovation while mitigating risk.

You will manage end-to-end sourcing, develop category strategies, oversee RFPs and contracts, and build strong supplier partnerships, collaborating with Finance, Operations, Legal, IT and business partners in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• 57+ years of progressive procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• Strong experience in category management, including the development and execution of category strategies.
• Demonstrated expertise in supplier negotiations, including securing favorable commercial terms while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Proven experience managing RFPs from development through bid evaluation, supplier selection, and negotiation.
• Experience in contract management, including drafting, reviewing, and overseeing supplier agreements.
• Advanced analytical skills, including spend analysis and should-cost modeling to support data-driven procurement decisions.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Proven stakeholder management skills, including cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Operations, Legal, IT, and business partners.
• Experience utilizing ERP systems; any ERP experience is required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysis, reporting, and decision support in procurement.
• Demonstrated ownership of procurement initiatives and supplier relationships, with the ability to execute with minimal direction.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement category management strategies that align with overall business goals and objectives.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including supplier identification, RFP development, bid evaluations, negotiations, and supplier selection.
• Build, manage, and enhance strategic supplier relationships to support long-term partnership and performance.
• Establish and manage supplier performance programs, including the development and maintenance of supplier scorecards and KPIs.
• Conduct regular supplier business reviews to assess performance, identify risks, and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop should-cost models and leverage market intelligence, spend analysis, and cost modeling to support informed procurement decisions.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts to secure favorable commercial terms while maintaining quality, service, and compliance standards.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and supply risks associated with suppliers and categories.
• Drive procurement process improvements and operational efficiencies across sourcing, contracting, and supplier management activities.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Legal, IT, and other business stakeholders to align procurement strategies with organizational needs.
• Monitor market conditions, industry trends, and supplier landscapes to identify opportunities for cost savings, innovation, and value creation.
• Utilize ERP systems and advanced Excel capabilities to support analysis, reporting, and procurement decision-making.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, ensuring timely execution of sourcing events and procurement initiatives.
• Demonstrate ownership of procurement initiatives, from strategy development through implementation and ongoing supplier management.
• Support global supplier and procurement initiatives, contributing to the expansion into natural flavors and new brands.

Kenntnisse

Category management

Strategic sourcing

RFP development

Bid evaluation

Negotiations

Contract management

Spend analysis

Excel analytics

Stakeholder management

ERP systems

Supplier relationship mgmt

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems (NetSuite/Oracle)

Advanced Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Aston Carter is seeking a Senior Manager, Procurement in New York to lead procurement operations and strategic sourcing across key categories, driving cost savings and supplier innovation while mitigating risk.

You will manage end-to-end sourcing, develop category strategies, oversee RFPs and contracts, and build strong supplier partnerships, collaborating with Finance, Operations, Legal, IT and business partners in a hybrid work environment.