Purchasing Manager (Remote)

WHO WE ARE!

Susan G. Komen brings a 100% virtual working environment, and you can work anywhere within the U.S. We are a force united by a promise to end breast cancer forever. For over 40 years, we've led the way funding groundbreaking research, community health initiatives and advocacy programs in local communities across the U.S. Susan G. Komen is the ONLY organization that addresses breast cancer on multiple fronts such as research, community health, global outreach, and public policy initiatives to make the biggest impact against this disease.

Komen strives to have a culture of passionate, growth-minded professionals who thrive in a team environment and work collaboratively to inspire greatness in others!  We take an ongoing approach to ensure open communication from all levels throughout the organization. It’s encouraged to give and receive feedback to ensure two-way accountability with a focus on continual improvement both personally and professionally!

What you will be doing in the role of a Purchasing Manager 

The Purchasing Manager is a member of the Accounting Department. The Purchasing Manager will oversee and direct the activities of the purchasing area including supervising the process of sourcing and purchasing essential services and materials for a business’ operations. Their duties include evaluating potential suppliers based on quality, price, and speed of delivery, interviewing vendors, negotiating purchase agreements, and maintaining the purchasing and travel policies for the organization.

What you will bring to the table

• Collaborate with other departments and leadership to identify and develop strategies to support Komen’s needs and requirements for services and products
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness including benchmarking and cost analysis
• Collaborate to review drafts, supports, and implements instructions, policies, and procedures for purchasing and contract management.
• Evaluate and approve processes for issuing and awarding bids.
• Review purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Support purchasing and recordkeeping systems including but not limited to PeopleSoft, PCard, and Travel Card systems.
• Build and maintain relationships with key vendors
• Resolve grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers as needed Act as the company’s representative in negotiations with suppliers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

We know you will have and be able to

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience required to effectively perform the job’s responsibilities. Experience may be substituted for some of the education experience.
• Experience setting up a Purchasing Department and Program Experience with negotiating and managing RFPs and contracts. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and PeopleSoft.

We would love if you also have

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to effectively train others.
• Ability to communicate effectively both oral and written; research, develop, present, and promote projects; work independently; prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven negotiation skills. 

So, what’s in it for you?

Komen believes in the importance of taking care of our employees so that in turn they can be committed to supporting our critical mission to support those impacted by breast cancer and to help find cures.  This is what Komen provides away from the computer: 

• Competitive salary of $56,000 to $75,000/annual, exact compensation ranges are based on a range of factors including but not limited to the labor market, job level, internal equity, and budget. Offers given will take into consideration the candidate's skills, education, experience, geographic location, and other necessary credentials. 
• Health, dental, vision and a retirement plan with a 6% employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off Plan
• Flexible work arrangement in a fully remote working environment
• Bi-weekly work from home stipend
• Parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• A culture of learning and development
• And so much more! 

Komen provides a remote and/or home-based working environment for all active employees. Komen defines remote as the ability to work from any physical location within the U.S. where an employee can perform specified work duties without disruption or distraction. Komen defines home-based roles as positions that are required to reside in a specific market. Work schedules for both remote and home based are determined by the organizational needs of each department. 

Susan G. Komen is fair and equal in all its employment practices for people without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Additionally, we embrace Diverse Teams & Perspective, and we find strength in the diversity of cultural backgrounds, ideas, and experiences.

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The physical location for the candidate selected must be within the contiguous United States (we do not employ in AK, DE, ID, ME, MT, NM, RI, SD, UT, WV, WY).  In the event a move is expected to occur by the candidate selected, it must be approved by Komen's HR team prior to the move.