Job Title: Procurement Manager
Salary: Dependent on skills and experience
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: North stand offices at the American Express Stadium, Brighton
Job Type: Permanent
Deadline Day: 8th May 2024

About Brighton & Hove Albion FC
We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage whilst keeping our Sussex community spirit. Our vision is to be a top ten Premier League club and a top four Women’s Super League club. A commitment to high performance, high professional standards and making a difference is at the heart of everything we do.

Help us provide a strategic and operational procurement service
This is a new position within our Finance team which will define, deliver, and manage club wide procurement best practices, strategies, policies, and processes. As a Procurement Manager, you will play a pivotal role in building our procurement framework and ensuring transparency across procurement practices within the Club. You will also negotiate contracts, ensuring relevant and necessary performance measures and key performance indicators are in place.

Your procurement background
We are looking for someone who has strong budget and project management experience. You will have the ability to adapt quickly to new and unforeseen situations. It is essential that you have excellent written and communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail.

Our values play a pivotal role in our success
Our values are a set of filters through which we deliver to each other, our fans, our partners and our sponsors. As a team we live and breathe these values:

• Treat People Well
• Exceed Expectations
• Aim High. Never Give Up
• Act with Integrity
• Make it Special

How we say thank you
In return for your hard work and commitment to us, some of the additional benefits you will receive will include, but not limited to:

• Free breakfast and lunch at both sites
• 23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)
• Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and much more!
• Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 23/24 season
• In-house training programme and CPD opportunities
• Discounts and benefits from partners and local businesses

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values mean that we have a strong ethical culture which allows us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of their age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, do not hesitate to get in touch with teamtalent@brightonandhovealbion.com

Safeguarding is part of everything we do
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

This is a UK based job. It is unlawful to employ a person who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. All offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and right to work, as well as a full reference history. We do not offer sponsorship for applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

Please note all applications must be made through the official club careers page. Third party applications are not accepted.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am–5pm or until the work is complete

• Receives inbound products from manufacturers and checks packing slips to ensure that the quantity of product matches the slips and the order placed. Enters and validates product data in the database and releases product for use in the facility.
• Develops forecasts of inventory based on customer demand, orders, and shipment speeds of various products and manufacturers.
• Places electronic orders based on inventory reporting and forecasting. Communicates with manufacturers as necessary to provide additional order information.
• Monitors inventory levels continually and runs reports from database to analyze slow-moving products, fast-moving products, and expiration date data.
• Evaluates quantity discrepancies and quality issues, such as damaged products and enters issues into database and contacts manufacturers to identify and resolve the issue and, as necessary, escalates the issue to the Manager, Warehouse Operations.
• Conducts regular cycle counts by developing count lists, providing lists and instruction to Warehouse Supervisor, Warehouse Associates and other staff, and collecting and validating the count data.
• Manages the storage and outbound logistics of product returns to manufacturers as well as quarantined products. Edits data in the system based on codes.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience preferred
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Microsoft Office
• Infor, M3 experience preferred but not required
   

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies knowledge and company policies to complete a variety of tasks
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of jobs outside area of responsibility
• Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
• Works on assignments that are moderately difficult requiring judgment in resolving issues
• May assist in recommendation of processes on new assignments
• Adheres to all quality guidelines
• Works with limited supervision
• Availability to work partial Saturday if emergency occurs
• Work occasionally involves review of output by work lead or supervisor
• May provide general guidance or technical assistance to less experienced team members
   

Anticipated hourly range: $20.59 per hour - $29.61 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 04/06/2024
*if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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At Pitney Bowes, we do the right thing, the right way.  As a member of our team, you can too.

We have amazing people who are the driving force, the inspiration and foundation of our company. Our thriving culture can be broken down into four components: Client. Team. Win. Innovate.

We actively look for prospects who:
•    Are passionate about client success.
•    Enjoy collaborating with others.
•    Strive to exceed expectations.
•    Move boldly in the quest for superior and best in market solutions.

Job Description:

Pitney Bowes Inc.

Shelton, CT

Enterprise Procurement Operations Specialist - 100% remote; May work from home.

Salary range: from $85,467.00 to $100,000.00 per year

Research and lead Supplier Risk Management Platform’s maintenance, updates, and enhancements. Maintain and update workflow to automate procurement and stakeholder tasks. Work with  procurement leadership to establish and maintain automated workflow schedules. Ensure procurement team maintains compliance with audit findings. Establish and maintain reports on progress and compliance of procurement objectives. Assist in development of processes and strategies to improve Supplier Risk Management program. Work with Procurement team on cost savings avoidance and risk mitigation programs. Establish and maintain metric programs (i.e., supplier quality/supplier dashboard metrics). Support reporting activities for the supplier diversity program. 100% remote; May work from home.

Must possess at least a master’s degree or its equivalent in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Engineering Management, or a related field and at least 3 years of experience as a Supply Chain/Industrial Engineer or in a related role. In the alternative, at least bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Engineering Management, or a related field and least 5 years of progressive experience as a Supply Chain/Industrial Engineer or a related role Must also possess at least 2 years of experience with Microsoft 365 Power Platform, specifically Power Apps, Power BI, and Power Automate (MS Excel etc.); at least 2 years of experience with project management; at least 1 year of experience reviewing and analyzing global supplier spend; and at least 1 year of experience working in a business with warehouse operations and analyzing supplier performance metrics.

We will:

• Provide the opportunity to grow and develop your career
• Offer an inclusive environment that encourages diverse perspectives and ideas
• Deliver challenging and unique opportunities to contribute to the success of a transforming organization
• Offer comprehensive benefits globally (PB Live Well)

Pitney Bowes is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace.

Women/Men/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/LGBTQ+ are encouraged to apply.

All interested individuals must apply online. Individuals with disabilities who cannot apply via our online application should refer to the alternate application options via our Individuals with Disabilities link.  

We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!  

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.   

   

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com.  

Job Description

***The corporate office is in Ann Arbor, MI. If the candidate is located in IL, please note that it may be required to travel to the office several times every so often.***

Position Overview:

Amcor’s procurement function is strengthening its future-ready operating model to accelerate serving our customer with sustainable packaging solutions through digitalization over the next 5 years. Amcor expects this people leader to strengthen our highly engaged and consistently outperforming global digital procurement operations team to be groomed into future Amcor leaders via a balance of coaching and mentoring techniques. The Procurement Manager - Digital Transformation is a business/functional role for a tech-savvy supply chain leader. The role will develop the vision and drive the functional digital strategy to transform procurement’s operating model. That vision is envisioned to be achieved through (re)design and blueprinting of procurement processes where necessary, creating an end-to-end Digital Procurement suite across source to pay processes. The leader will be responsible for working directly with the 3rd party technology platform providers and other internal business partners to manage the scope and deliverables of the enablement process. Leadership and communication with all levels of the organization and global/local suppliers will be required.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

Develop vision, strategy and manage delivery of digital transformation programs

• Develop the vision and create mid and long-term strategy for the digitalization of the procurement function.
• Understand established and emerging new digital technologies and defines how they could be applicable to transform procurement processes and ways of working (AI, Robotics and Automation, Predictive analytics, etc)
• Scout, understand and maintain up to date knowledge of digital procurement developments and solutions (including solutions coming from startups as well as established suppliers)
• Develop user cases and drive scalability and adoption across the procurement organization.
• Ensure projects and programs are delivered in accordance with timelines and budgets.
• Provide input to the procurement data strategy, data model, governance and processes for effective enablement of digital transformation.
• Continually understand Procurement and key stakeholders’ expectations related to systems, processes and technology.
• Tracking budget and ROI for transformation Initiatives.
• Lead the implementation of digital solutions working closely with IT, Global Master Data and Analytics, Procurement Operations and Category Leaders, Operations and Finance stakeholders.
• Develop digital learning journeys so procurement employees can develop themselves further

Managing implementation and updates to global Source to Pay solution

• Manage P2P solutions components-catalogs, Supplier onboarding, features Enhancements.
• Collaborate with the design and modeling of global source to pay process and business systems conceptual architectures for delivery, capturing requirements, development, and support of projects.
• Manage identification and implementation of supplier catalog improvements with the objective of continually driving spend reductions. Area of focus will be correct pricing, SKU availability and master data accuracy.
• Manage projects to support catalog growth and drive spend management, as well as participate in team projects to ensure contracted pricing is captured appropriately to facilitate catalog set up and ordering.
• Build and maintain internal catalogs and lead discussions with suppliers to support the category leaders; ensure quality, completeness and accuracy of information on catalogs such as unit price, SKUs.

Data and Advanced Analytics skills

• Hands-on experience with big data, cloud analytics, master data and visualization concepts
• Desired experience with MS Azure
• Demonstrated effectiveness using Blueprism RPA, Microsoft PowerBI, SAP BW and SAP MDG suites
• Expert level experience with MS Suite - Outlook, Teams, Project, Vizio, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Data Extraction: Ability to extract and query data from systems
• Data Validation: Knowledge of and ability to understand and resolve data inconsistencies or variances
• Ability to access, analyze and use information in a manner that adds value to the organization; ability to propose system enhancements based upon business needs
• Monitoring, Measurement and Metrics: Knowledge of key business drivers or measures used to gauge the effectiveness and performance of an internal group or a supplier

Personnel management

• Manage a globally located team in the planning, delivery and sustainment of digital procurement roadmap initiatives.
• Manage workload among the analysts to ensure timely response to business stakeholders and deliver against P+ performance metrics.
• Responsible for hiring, goal setting, performance evaluation and career growth plans for direct reports
• Regularly assess skills requirement to effectively manage portfolio initiatives and manage appropriate training and development plan to address skills gaps, if any.
• Desired language skills – basic spoken and written Spanish
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by Senior Director – Digital Procurement Operations
• Travel 25%

Required skills

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field is a must (MBA preferred)
• Strong action/results orientation with the ability to work with minimal oversight, self-motivated and proactive in achieving individual/team objectives
• Strong alignment skills with the ability to communicate vision and gain alignment with senior management both internally and externally
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity, creates flexible strategies and adapts quickly to changing business environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and an ability to articulate views convincingly and influence internal clients and external suppliers
• Expert skill in designing strategies to centrally manage indirect procurement spend categories via on-boarding supplier on Ariba or equivalent platforms and execution through catalogs management
• Must have “hands-on” experience working with procurement systems and reporting technologies. Specific experience in the following application is necessary - SAP, SAP BW, Business Objects, Ariba, MDG and other procurement systems
• Specifically, must meet the following requirements:
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in a large, fast-paced, complex multi-location manufacturing organization
  • 10+ years of people managerial experience working in Procurement or Supply Chain Management functions
  • 10+ years of budgeting, planning and complex program management experience, PMP certification is highly desired
  • 10+ years’ experience in leading development of procurement technology solutions and implementing advanced sourcing methodologies
  • 10+ years if relevant business functional experience of implementing procurement transformation
  • 10+ years functional expertise in SAP modules - Materials Management, Production Planning, Plant Maintenance and related concepts -info records, source lists, material & vendor master data, MRP.

Competencies:

Amcor Leadership Framework Competencies

Core Competencies:

• Interpersonal savvy
• Teaming for customer success
• Drive for results
• Analytical and problem solving
• Attention to details
• Effective communications

3-5 Applicable ALF Competencies:

• Building Effective Teams
• Managing & Measuring Work
• Influencing Others
• Developing Direct Reports
• Organizing

Relationships:

• Reports directly to the Senior Director of Digital Procurement Operations
• Manages relationships with the following internal customers/other colleagues
  • Procurement Category Directors/Managers
  • Operations Directors/Managers
  • Finance Directors/Managers
  • Controllers
  • Regional buyer(s)/Procurement Operations Manager
• Engages with the following external stakeholder
  • Suppliers
  • Supplier enablement teams at Ariba
  • Procurement systems vendor customer support teams/consultants

ADA Requirements:

Physical Requirements

☒Normal Vision

☐Distant Vision

☒Near Vision

☒Hearing/ Listening

☒ Sitting

☒Talking/Speaking

☒Hand/Finger Dexterity

☒ Walking

☐Standing

☐Stooping

☐Pushing/Pulling

☐Bending

☐Kneeling

☐Climbing

☐Lifting (amount 50+ pounds)

☐Carrying (amount 50+ pounds)

☐Driving- Forklift

☐Lifting (amount < 50 pounds)

☐Carrying (amount < 50 pounds)

☐Driving – Automobile/truck/van

Work Environment: Office Environment

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills and/or abilities.

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Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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