Procurement Manager - Greenfield Development

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

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About the role

The Procurement Manager will lead the management of supplies and services to key sites supporting a multi-plant environment; and provide functional guidance to sourcing professionals supporting those locations.
Your role will span strategic, tactical, and transactional supply management activities. Key spend categories include Mechanical Parts, Large Equipment, MRO, Contractor Services, Temp Labor, among others. You will be required to work closely with the facility construction teams to innovate and improve processes. You will also be called upon to contribute to the broader supply management agenda - demonstrating the right values and behaviors with high emotional intelligence in working with a disbursed stakeholder base.
Areas of Responsibilities:
* Deliver procurement's contribution to engineering and construction of new plants, and capital projects at existing facilities
* Develop actionable procurement and project plans to optimize the company's spend. Key spend categories include Mechanical Parts, MRO, Contractor Services, Temp Labor, among others.
* Drive robust P2P processes using continuous improvement (CI) methodologies and technology to improve information flow and velocity
* Support the Global Sourcing Initiative to achieve a step change in demand placed with "low-cost country sources" / high value regions of the world (mainly Asia in the near term).
* Effectively manage supplier relationships to optimize service, quality, and cost
* Track and manage procurement KPIs that progress the function to achieve "world class" excellence
* Ensure savings initiatives spanning cost reduction, cost avoidance, revenue enhancement, rebates, working capital, etc. are accurately documented, reviewed, reported and transferred to the annual operating budgets and long-term strategic plans
* Direct process improvement initiatives - institute best practices guided by an effective change management process (MoC)
Position Requirements:
Critical Skills and Leadership Characteristics:
* Self-directed, action-oriented, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards
* Effective management of remote teams
* Dynamic leader with a record of achieving results individually and through others
* Demonstrated experience in, and strong ability to, manage both materials and services suppliers and contracts
* Strong negotiation skills, analytical ability, good judgment and strong operational focus
* Developed intellectual capacity, strategy skills and sales ability
* Ability to work cross functionally with peers and other business leaders
* Ability to manage multiple projects, concurrently, and build consensus
* Organized, team player who is an effective influencer
* Demonstrated ability to lead change in the face of adversity; to challenge the status quo constructively
* Articulate communicator both verbal and written
Education:
Minimum Bachelor's degree; preferably Supply Chain, Finance, or technical discipline
Experience:
5 to 10 years of procurement and supply management experience within a complex, global and technology driven organization
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Significant strength in negotiation with demonstrated success in negotiating beneficial contracts
* Experience with eRFx / Reverse Auctions with a variety commodities, products and services, including knowledge of the process and software used
* Knowledge of PeopleSoft ERP (or SAP) and Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
* Accomplished in managing to, and reporting, key performance indicators (KPIs)
* Solid understanding of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling, contracts, and change management
Travel: 20 to 25%
Location: Near a major transportation hub on the eastern half of the US.

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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