Procurement Manager

ROLE PURPOSE

The Manager of Procurement Initiatives and Analytics supports the Procurement team for Asurion.  They will have primary responsibility in delivering financial performance, conducting insightful analytics, and creating and/or facilitating related initiatives. They will work with key stakeholders across Supply Chain to ensure Asurion is maximizing sourcing opportunity. They will also own the sourcing of fair market value data to be used across our supply chains.  The ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with directive input is essential to this position. The candidate will be self-sufficient and able to lead through influence while balancing the asks of delivering results in the short term while meeting our strategic long-term business plan.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Owns measuring, monitoring, and reporting out on all area financial targetsOwns pricing book for all Apple, devices, tablets wearables and partsWorks directly with planning, finance and channel management partners to develop forecasted demand by modelRoutinely provide SCM Senior leadership with updates on sourcing financial performance and future expectationConducts advanced analysis to assist decision making and identify areas for improvementCreates, runs, and implements all Sourcing related initiativesDeliver against KPIs and perform optimization of sourcing channelsChallenge status quo and proactively drive for profitability optimization by establishing creative outside the box solutionsLead internal and external discussions on key initiatives and/or sourcing strategy involving holding internal stakeholders accountable and navigating ambiguous scenariosEstablish and sustain strong supplier relationship management through effective communication and support for all internal customersEstablish and maintain effective supplier relationships with external suppliers. Gains understanding of each supplier’s internal supply chain processes and uses this information to benefit the overall Asurion supply chainServe as industry expert in functional area of responsibility and maintain market intelligenceSource data used to create “Fair Market Value” dashboardDevelop business plans based on AOP initiatives

 LEADERSHIP ACCOUNTABILITIES

Maintain a high level of morale and energyAbility to establish a high degree of accountability across their organizationExceptional communication and presentation skills

QUALIFICATIONS

BA/BS Degree preferred + 3 years of experience in procurementStrong motivational and leadership skillsPossess strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skillsAbility to react, in a proactive way to ‘crisis’ situationsLikes to challenge the status quo and think ‘outside the box’Excellent verbal and written communications skillsAbility to communicate at multiple levels of the organizationAbility to be self-managed and set prioritiesAdvanced computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

  

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

A strong strategic mind with an eye for implementation and continuous improvementA self-directed individual with a strong ability to manage ambiguity and who adapts readily and easily to changes in priorities and business conditions.An individual who is self-confident, competent, outgoing, and independent with a straight forward personality and executive presence.Entrepreneurial appreciation; talent for leading change to achieve best results.Fits well in an environment that rewards bright, self-starting, energetic, and action-orientated managers with increasing responsibility and challenge.Professional and personal integrity beyond reproach.Comfortable working with very sensitive data and able to maintain a high degree of discretion.Ability to excel in working within an open, flexible, results-oriented, performance based environment.Ability to work with all levels of people in the company and in the client world.Proven ability in a “rapid growth environment”.Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.Strong verbal and written communication skills.