Procurement Manager

IAA, an RB Global, Inc., is seeking a Procurement Manager to join our corporate team . This role is remote and can be located anywhere.
The Procurement Manager will focus on driving savings and managing a category performance of several indirect categories, including, but not limited to: MRO, Facility Categories such as Janitorial/Sanitation, Security, HVAC, Roofing, Yard Maintenance, Plumbing, Safety and Facility Maintenance, IT (primarily software), Professional Services, Document Storage. Key activities include: managing vendors, utilizing a Procure-to-Pay (P2P) system, conducting QBR's, negotiating contracts and implementing strategic sourcing activities. Key skills/experience: project management, strong analytics, conduct RFP's and category management.
Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for managing categories globally to drive savings, process improvement and meet key performance indicators for category, including compliance and monitoring of contracts in alignment with company policies.
Develop RFI's & RFP's, conduct in-depth analytics across multiple systems and from various divisions/countries.
Provide category recommendations, counter-proposals, and negotiate to identify and deliver savings to the organization; maintains product quality standards and focuses on reducing costs.
Develop compliance monitoring programs to ensure implementation strategies are measurable and successful.
Review and provide recommendations to the Senior Procurement Manager and Vice President of Procurement, in coordination with business stakeholders, developing best-in-class category strategies.
Maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organizations including local, regional and corporate leadership; understand their unique needs and ensure category strategy addresses/meets their needs.
Support and maintain Procurement policies and processes, including improving vendor payment terms, contract management, driving sustainability initiatives and managing vendors.
Draft and review contracts with vendors including SOW's, MSA's and addendums.
Cross functionally operate with legal, finance and operations to ensure company policies and best practices are followed.
Identify and drive continuous improvement processes and reporting.
Establishes strong relationships with vendors, facilitates communication, and works to ensure products or services provided meet company requirements.
Leads the evaluation of suppliers and works to reduce vendor risk by developing scorecards and analyzing vendor performance.

Key Performance Indicators:

Ability to work independently, proactive to operate success across multiple group levels in the organization.
Experience managing indirect procurement categories and utilizing a strategic sourcing process.
Expert level financial and analytical skills naturally seek to leverage market data, supply chain improvements and cost modeling scenarios.
Strong project management skills and experience meeting timelines and managing various stakeholders at one time.
Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Education:

Bachelor Level Degree (Preferred)
3-5 Years of experience

Job Requirements:

Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Operations or related field preferred.
Makes decisions with integrity that align with the organization's code of conduct and financial best interest.
Ability to operate in a fast pace environment and negotiate across a variety of categories.
Sourcing ability to locate vendors.
Experience in contract principles and procedures.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong administrative skills and basic project management experience.
Excellent written and communication skills.
Indirect strategic sourcing experience (preferred).
15% travel requirement

Preferred Skills:

5 years of full-time experience in vendor negotiations, company expense analysis, and strategic sourcing activities for an organization (public or private).
Experience with procurement and vendor management systems, including Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Source-to-Pay (S2P), and Spend Analytics.

In return for your excellent skills and abilities, we offer a benefits package including health insurance, 401K, STD/LTD, Life Insurance/AD&D, paid holidays, and vacations.
About IAA, an RB Global, Inc. company:
IAA, an RB Global, Inc. company (NYSE: RBA) and (TSX: RBA), is a trusted global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles. Leveraging leading-edge technology and focusing on innovation, IAA's unique platform facilitates the marketing and sale of total-loss, damaged and low-value vehicles. IAA serves a global buyer base - located throughout over 170 countries - and a full spectrum of sellers, including insurers, dealerships, fleet lease and rental car companies, and charitable organizations. Buyers have access to multiple digital bidding and buying channels, innovative vehicle merchandising, and efficient evaluation services, enhancing the overall purchasing experience. IAA offers sellers a comprehensive suite of services aimed at maximizing vehicle value, reducing administrative costs, shortening selling cycle time and delivering the highest economic returns. RB Global, Inc. globally has over 7,000 employees and is headquartered near Chicago in Westchester, Illinois.