Manager Indirect Procurement

Company: Klein Tools, Inc.
Location: Mansfield
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Manager Indirect Procurement Mansfield, TX, USA Req #: 1504We are growing! Klein Tools make great products with the highest of standards. We value Quality, Customer Obsession, Innovation, Teamwork and Ownership. These five distinguishing values define our company's culture and how we operate as an organization. We believe that these values set our business above others in our industry. At Klein Tools, you have the opportunity to forge your career with an iconic brand to drive your future! There has never been a better time to join Klein Tools! The Indirect Procurement Manager is responsible for all sourcing and purchasing activities related to maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) and assigned indirect spend categories, including corporate utility spend. This position is responsible for purchase order execution, contract negotiations, supplier selection, and strategy development. In addition, this position will work with all internal stakeholder business units, including manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, and any other groups as needed. Specific Responsibilities 1. Issue purchase orders in support of MRO requirements for all locations.2. Aggregate spend for indirect categories and develop strategies to drive consolidation of suppliers, cost productivity, improvement of working capital, on-time delivery, and quality.3. Develop multi-year plans for assigned categories, driving best practices across the organization.4. Manage strategic sourcing initiatives, including request for information (RFI), request for proposal (RFP), and request for quote (RFQ) execution.5. Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships throughout the organization.6. Write policies and procedures to improve efficiency in assigned categories.7. Negotiate and implement contracts as required.8. Identify opportunities to expand centralized procurement of additional indirect categories and develop business case as needed.9. Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of work.Job Qualification Requirements Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field and five (5) years of indirect purchasing and sourcing experience are required, including utility management. Masters in Business Administration (MBA) is a plus. Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) and Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications are a plus. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). Demonstrated understanding of lean principles and demand flow techniques. Project management and problem solving skills. Demonstrated supplier management skills. Must be able to work and effectively communicate with all levels of the company and suppliers. Physical Demand Requirements Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Travel Requirements 10% (3 days per month)PM19Klein Tools provides a competitive compensation and benefits package, including: 401(k) Company MatchProfit SharingPaid Vacation/HolidaysShared Cost Medical & DentalFlex SpendingEducation Reimbursement ProgramEmployee Discount Program Klein Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For candidates with disabilities and needing assistance, please email us at hr@kleintools.com. Other details Job Family Procurement Job Function Office Pay Type Salary Travel Required Yes Travel % 10 Telecommute % 25 Required Education Bachelor's Degree PI187790060

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