About this role
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to manage the company’s supply of products and services. Procurement Manager responsibilities include strategizing to find cost-effective deals and suppliers. The Procurement Manager’s duty is to discover the best ways to cut procurement expenses, so that the company can invest in growth and people.
Responsibilities
Lead and work with associates to review and place orders to maintain continuity of supply across 4DS’ networkDiscover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnershipsExamine and test existing contractsForesee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clientsPerform risk management for supply contracts and agreementsControl spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costsWork cross-functionally with the Operations team to expand defect tracking and chargeback processesWork closely with the warehouse team on process improvement and maintaining accuracy of our purchasing dataInvestigate, initiate and keep track of chargebacks or reimbursement claims with vendors and marketplaces.Problem-solve potential procurement issues and create solutions through root cause analysisLead day-to-day communication with suppliers (both domestic and international)Create and maintain procurement models to forecast buying needsNegotiate pricing and contract terms with current and potential suppliers for cost effective solutions Skills
3-5+ years of professional experience working in global supply chain, procurement, or operationsAdvanced degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administrationKnowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the marketTalent in negotiations and networkingGood knowledge of supplier or third party management softwareAptitude in decision-making and working with numbersExperience in collecting and analyzing dataStrong leadership capabilities, project management and detail orientationExceptional verbal and written communication skillsComfort working in a fast-paced growth environment with competing prioritiesEnglish and Basic Mandarin Chinese Preferred
Additional Information
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Hicksville, NY
**We offer CPT, OPT, H1B Sponsorship for International Applicants (US Only)
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