Benjamin Moore & Co
Cap-X, MRO, HR and Marketing Indirect Procurement Manager
Benjamin Moore & Co, Montvale, New Jersey, us, 07645
Cap-X, MRO, HR and Marketing Indirect Procurement ManagerID:
2024-1648Category
Procurement
Position Type
Salaried
Remote
No
Shift Time
8a-5p
Location
Montvale
Overview
At Benjamin Moore, we empower our team members to achieve their goals and make a positive impact in our communities. We offer a rewarding and inspiring work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of camaraderie. Our culture of excellence and transparency encourages our colleagues to bring their authentic selves and unique perspectives/ideas every day. With 140 years of rich history behind our brand, we know that our people are the driving force behind our success. We believe in investing in our colleagues by offering work-life balance, competitive benefits, ongoing learning, and skill development. Through a positive and engaging workplace, we facilitate growth, development, and fulfillment for all.Join us and be a part of a brand that inspires creativity, innovation, and passion in support of locally-owned stores around the world.Job Summary: The Cap-X, MRO, HR and Marketing Indirect Procurement Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing procurement activities ensuring low total cost of ownership, high quality procurement of related goods and services needed to meet the needs of Benjamin Moore. The candidate will report to the Sr. Indirect Procurement Manager and will be responsible for commercial and service criteria and contracts, in alignment with corporate policies and procedures, which ensure competitive pricing and overall total cost of ownership, and which fully protect the company against missed deliveries, shortages and outages, poor material quality, and other performance issues that might adversely affect Benjamin Moore. The candidate will work closely with the Contract Manager to execute contracts and agreements.Soft Skills
Leadership: Supervises 1-3 direct reports with the ability to develop personal growth opportunities, while managing multiple projects for organizational growth.Emotional intelligence (Self-awareness): The ability to recognize and manage one's own emotions, as well as recognizing the emotions of others.Adaptability: The ability to be flexible and adaptable in response to changing situations and demands.Conflict resolution: The ability to manage and resolve conflicts constructively and respectfully.Coaching Skills: The skill for growing and developing others.Trust Building: Building a team environment where the employees feel safe.Problem Solving: The ability to identify and analyze problems and produce effective solutions.Creativity (critical thinking): The ability to be forward-thinking and strategic and present innovative solutions.Time management: The ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.Teamwork: The ability to work collaboratively with others towards a common goal.Empathy: Genuinely caring for others and being able to understand another person's situation and perspective.Cultural competence: The ability to understand and appreciate diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and ways of thinking.Responsibilities
Partner with internal and external stakeholders and vendors to lead sourcing projects which deliver desired results, mitigate business risk and drive efficiencies.Develop and implement sourcing strategies, which include competitive intelligence, and which are aligned with business objectives.Ensure procurement activities are aligned with the needs and expectations of internal stakeholders, enhancing overall satisfaction.Negotiate with suppliers for execution of a wide variety of Supply Agreements that achieve lowest total system cost, and which are in accordance with company policies and procedures.Responsible for contractual commitments and supplier assessments, ensuring all purchases are consistent with quality and delivery requirements.Develop supplier base and maintain strong supplier relationships.Communicate and mitigate market changes; develop and recommend alternative sourcing options.Perform data analysis for sourcing projects.Analyze, develop and deliver timely cost information. Maintain sourcing database and metrics for reporting and communicating Procurement activities.Work closely with key stakeholders and the procurement contract manager.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing or Engineering.Master's Degree preferred.Minimum of 7+ years' experience in Procurement.Prior people management experience preferred.Industrial manufacturing and/or Business Management experience preferred.Experience in use of ERP system (SAP, ARIBA and Ironclad preferred).C.P.M. and/or CPSM certification.Strong understanding of purchasing concepts, practices, and procedures, especially Sourcing Methodology.Excellent negotiation skills.Strong contract skills.Familiar with financial management and analysis.Ability to excel in a matrix management environment.Global supply chain knowledge.Strategic and systems philosophy.Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.The ability to learn and retain knowledge of existing and new company products.Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong customer-centric focus.Excellent organizational and follow-up skills with strong attention to detail.Bring "Best Practice" solutions.Travel Requirements: 10-20%.
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2024-1648Category
Procurement
Position Type
Salaried
Remote
No
Shift Time
8a-5p
Location
Montvale
Overview
At Benjamin Moore, we empower our team members to achieve their goals and make a positive impact in our communities. We offer a rewarding and inspiring work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of camaraderie. Our culture of excellence and transparency encourages our colleagues to bring their authentic selves and unique perspectives/ideas every day. With 140 years of rich history behind our brand, we know that our people are the driving force behind our success. We believe in investing in our colleagues by offering work-life balance, competitive benefits, ongoing learning, and skill development. Through a positive and engaging workplace, we facilitate growth, development, and fulfillment for all.Join us and be a part of a brand that inspires creativity, innovation, and passion in support of locally-owned stores around the world.Job Summary: The Cap-X, MRO, HR and Marketing Indirect Procurement Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing procurement activities ensuring low total cost of ownership, high quality procurement of related goods and services needed to meet the needs of Benjamin Moore. The candidate will report to the Sr. Indirect Procurement Manager and will be responsible for commercial and service criteria and contracts, in alignment with corporate policies and procedures, which ensure competitive pricing and overall total cost of ownership, and which fully protect the company against missed deliveries, shortages and outages, poor material quality, and other performance issues that might adversely affect Benjamin Moore. The candidate will work closely with the Contract Manager to execute contracts and agreements.Soft Skills
Leadership: Supervises 1-3 direct reports with the ability to develop personal growth opportunities, while managing multiple projects for organizational growth.Emotional intelligence (Self-awareness): The ability to recognize and manage one's own emotions, as well as recognizing the emotions of others.Adaptability: The ability to be flexible and adaptable in response to changing situations and demands.Conflict resolution: The ability to manage and resolve conflicts constructively and respectfully.Coaching Skills: The skill for growing and developing others.Trust Building: Building a team environment where the employees feel safe.Problem Solving: The ability to identify and analyze problems and produce effective solutions.Creativity (critical thinking): The ability to be forward-thinking and strategic and present innovative solutions.Time management: The ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.Teamwork: The ability to work collaboratively with others towards a common goal.Empathy: Genuinely caring for others and being able to understand another person's situation and perspective.Cultural competence: The ability to understand and appreciate diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and ways of thinking.Responsibilities
Partner with internal and external stakeholders and vendors to lead sourcing projects which deliver desired results, mitigate business risk and drive efficiencies.Develop and implement sourcing strategies, which include competitive intelligence, and which are aligned with business objectives.Ensure procurement activities are aligned with the needs and expectations of internal stakeholders, enhancing overall satisfaction.Negotiate with suppliers for execution of a wide variety of Supply Agreements that achieve lowest total system cost, and which are in accordance with company policies and procedures.Responsible for contractual commitments and supplier assessments, ensuring all purchases are consistent with quality and delivery requirements.Develop supplier base and maintain strong supplier relationships.Communicate and mitigate market changes; develop and recommend alternative sourcing options.Perform data analysis for sourcing projects.Analyze, develop and deliver timely cost information. Maintain sourcing database and metrics for reporting and communicating Procurement activities.Work closely with key stakeholders and the procurement contract manager.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing or Engineering.Master's Degree preferred.Minimum of 7+ years' experience in Procurement.Prior people management experience preferred.Industrial manufacturing and/or Business Management experience preferred.Experience in use of ERP system (SAP, ARIBA and Ironclad preferred).C.P.M. and/or CPSM certification.Strong understanding of purchasing concepts, practices, and procedures, especially Sourcing Methodology.Excellent negotiation skills.Strong contract skills.Familiar with financial management and analysis.Ability to excel in a matrix management environment.Global supply chain knowledge.Strategic and systems philosophy.Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.The ability to learn and retain knowledge of existing and new company products.Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong customer-centric focus.Excellent organizational and follow-up skills with strong attention to detail.Bring "Best Practice" solutions.Travel Requirements: 10-20%.
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