IT Help Wanted: [itroundtable] LEAD: Dir of Procurement - NJ - to 120k

Saturday, February 28, 2015

[itroundtable] LEAD: Dir of Procurement - NJ - to 120k - computer commodities

From: Janelle Razzino <janelle@razzinoassociates.com>

Date: February 27, 2015 5:20:21 PM EST

To: Gary Gabaccia <ggabaccia@gmail.com>, john.carvelli@pimco.com

Subject: Director of Procurement - Salary - 120K - New Jersey

· Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business administration; advanced degree preferred

· 9 - 11 years' experience with the procurement of computer related commodities, including sourcing and negotiating with vendors

· 3 - 4 years' supervisory and management experience

· Working knowledge of business law, legal contracts and various financial issues (ie cash flow and working capital)

· Excellent communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively in English

· Strong working knowledge of semiconductor business

· Computer literacy

· High level of analytical skills

· Excellent interpersonal skills

· Strong negotiating skills

· Ability to multitask and shift gears easily, in a fast paced environment

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

· Suppliers, PNY Operations, Engineering, Quality, Planning, Sales & Marketing, Finance

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Develop strategic procurement plans based on forecasts from sales and/or production control

· Develop dashboard metrics for Procurement and manage performance to the metrics

· Ensure contracts with suppliers and vendors are consistent with corporate objectives

· Develop creative supplier sourcing strategies and coach Procurement staff to do the same

· Lead contract negotiations with top suppliers to secure consistent supplies and competitive prices

· Develop , communicate and manage policies, procedures and processes for the Procurement area

· Manage procurement process and partnerships with suppliers to ensure the procurement of specified commodities to price, quality, and on time delivery

· Manage procurement process interface with all relevant departments and product management teams to provide effective procurement support

· Act as procurement liaison to New Products Development team

· Oversee supplier relationships to ensure smooth business connections that are mutually beneficial

Call or email

Janelle Razzino

Razzino Associates, Inc.

220 Kinderkamack Road

Suite E-1

Westwood, New Jersey 07675

(O) 201-722-3111

(f) 201-722-3113

Janelle@razzinoassociates.com