Procurement Manager (Remote)

Meet with the various department heads and business unit leaders to help understand their purchasing needsResearch supplies/vendors that meet the needs of the business unit leaders based on their review meetings & make purchases as neededManage relationship with suppliersEstablish, maintain, and update payables & PO processes (SOPs).  Communicate these processes and process changes to the company as necessaryBalance department budgets with needsAnalyze data to produce reports and statistics on spending and savings. Coordinate & manage implementation plans for new programsTrain new employees at the subsidiaries on the PO SystemEnsure that all procurement processes are followed and recorded accuratelyOversee the AP department & ensure all responsibilities that fall within that department are accomplished timely and accuratelyEvaluate all agreements during M&A and attempt to merge contracts/agreements/vendors where possibleContract ManagementReview contracts with legalNegotiate ContractsMaintain renewal schedule to ensure there is adequate time before renewal to shop for new vendors/work on discounts