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Lead, Procurement
Highlights for Children —Columbus, OH
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
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Project Leader, Ingredient Supplier Quality - Columbus, OH
Abbott Laboratories —Columbus, OH
- $68,000 - $136,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Category Leader, Senior (NJUS)
NetJets —Columbus, OH
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Senior Project Leader, Packaging Supplier Quality - Columbus, OH
Abbott Laboratories —Columbus, OH
- $86,700 - $173,300 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
NPDI Procurement Lead (Microgrids)
Vertiv —Delaware, OH
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- US work authorization
- Senior level
Business Process Lead - PTP
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company —Marysville, OH
- $111,500 - $131,200 a year
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Training & development
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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NPDI Procurement Lead (Modular Power Converters)
Vertiv —Delaware, OH
- Continuous improvement
- Senior level
- Business

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Lead, Procurement
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Learn and discover Highlights and Zaner-Bloser processes and strategic business initiatives and develop plans to help advance them.
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Lead, Procurement

Highlights for Children -
Columbus, OH

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Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Supplier performance analysis
Sustainability improvement
Competitive pricing
Communication with suppliers
Contract law compliance support
Supplier market research
Supply chain risk management
Bachelor's degree in business
Sustainable sourcing
Contract performance monitoring
Developing strategic sourcing strategies
Bachelor's degree
Industry trends
Supply chain management
Procurement cost reduction targets
Vendor performance improvement
Vendor relationship management
Contingency planning
Contracts
Strategic consulting
Negotiating purchasing contracts
Cost reduction analysis
Contract management support tasks
Productivity software
Continuous improvement purchasing strategy
Implementation of strategic initiatives
Benchmarking
Senior level
Cross-functional collaboration

Full Job Description

Lead, Procurement

Department: Enterprise Operations - Procurement

Reports To: Director, Procurement

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary:

The Lead, Procurement will be responsible for contributing to and executing a comprehensive procurement strategy... This role requires a demonstrated history of innovative partnership, showing a unique ability to collaborate across various business areas to drive value beyond simple cost savings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing:

Develop and implement a robust sourcing strategy to identify and select reliable suppliers.
Conduct thorough supplier assessments and negotiations to secure optimal pricing and terms.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.

Supplier Management:

Manage supplier performance through regular reviews and performance metrics.
Implement supplier development programs to enhance supplier capabilities.
Resolve supplier issues and disputes promptly and effectively.

Cost Reduction:

Identify cost-saving opportunities through continuous improvement initiatives.
Implement cost-reduction strategies, such as supplier consolidation, volume discounts, and alternative sourcing options.
Monitor market trends and industry benchmarks to ensure competitive pricing.
Go beyond traditional cost-cutting by identifying innovative supplier solutions, such as new eco-friendly materials or advanced print-on-demand technologies, that provide a competitive edge for the company’s product lines.

Contract Management:

Develop and negotiate contracts that align with the company's strategic goals.
Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions.
Manage contract renewals and amendments.

Risk Management:

Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks, such as supplier disruptions or price fluctuations.
Develop contingency plans to minimize the impact of supply chain disruptions.

Sustainability:

Promote sustainable procurement practices, including sourcing from environmentally responsible suppliers.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement sustainable initiatives.

What you should show up ready to teach anyone on your first day:

Demonstrate and share your knowledge of publishing and printing processes. Demonstrate a proven track record of acting as a strategic consultant to Marketing, Editorial, and Product teams, identifying innovative procurement solutions that directly enable their creative and commercial goals

Within your first month, you’ll:

Learn and discover Highlights and Zaner-Bloser processes and strategic business initiatives and develop plans to help advance them. Meet with key leaders in Education, Retail, and Marketing to understand their 'pain points' and identify opportunities where innovative sourcing can provide a solution they hadn’t previously considered.

Within your first year, you’ll:

Have formed partnerships with our internal stakeholders and have positioned your team to be thought of as knowledge experts, strong partners to the business, and innovative problem-solvers. Have established yourself as a trusted innovation partner who is sought out during the ideation phase of new projects, having successfully implemented a cross-departmental initiative that improved speed-to-market or product quality.

Supervisory Responsibilities: none

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Management, or Print Production (or equivalent experience) required.

4+ years procurement experience, prefer in book publishing, magazine print, and/or commercial print.

Familiarity with vendors US and overseas desired.

Qualifications:

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational, attention to detail, multi-tasking, and time management skills

Excellent negotiating skills

Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Willing to travel, 15% of work time.

Physical Requirements:

Sitting at a desk/looking at a computer screen for long periods of time.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

If you don’t meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you are drawn to this role and your past experiences do not align perfectly to the job description, we encourage you to apply.

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procurement lead jobs in columbus

Lead, Procurement

Project Leader, Ingredient Supplier Quality - Columbus, OH

Category Leader, Senior (NJUS)

Senior Project Leader, Packaging Supplier Quality - Columbus, OH

NPDI Procurement Lead (Microgrids)

Business Process Lead - PTP

NPDI Procurement Lead (Modular Power Converters)

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