Who We Are:
Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.
JOB MISSION:
As a member of New Balance’s Strategic Purchasing Team, the Procurement Manager will have oversight and responsibility for a set of Spend Categories supporting our Corporate Functions and Business units. This role will work on Indirect Spend Categories including IT, DTC (Retail and eCommerce), Marketing, HR, and Sales. As a member of the Strategic Purchasing team, you will become proficient in the use and expansion of our Source to Pay solution.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Support and lead a set of sourcing improvement projects aimed at reducing cost while also improving service quality and total cost of ownership.
Cultivate relationships with business partners and organise Functional Teams with key business partners to facilitate effective formulation and execution of long-term sourcing strategies .
Develop policies and procedures and lead negotiations with key business partners and suppliers to ensure best quality, service and cost for the company.
Apply a robust multi-step sourcing process to address and help prioritise areas of spend and opportunities for improvement.
Develop and implement formal supplier and category transition plans to ensure projects become sustainable and embedded in the organisation’s processes.
Leverage E-Procurement technologies to support the Source to Pay process and connect strategic sourcing activities with transactional purchasing.
Provide Cross Regional and Functional leadership to leverage best practices.
Support change management and process changes that will be needed to deliver sustained value and benefit across the company.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:
Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA preferred or commensurate experience.
Relevant number of years of experience in Direct or Indirect Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, and/or Business Consulting.
ISM CPM or CPSM Designation or commensurate experience preferred.
Prior category management experience.
Proven project management skills.
Strong analytical approach and mentality.
Experience with e-procurement tools such as SAP Ariba or similar.
Effective communication capabilities and presentation skills.
Problem-solving and proactive approach, with a solutions-driven attitude.
BENEFITS:
Benefits will differ based on the location of the associate.
Discretionary Bonus Opportunity
Discount on the health insurance
8% holiday allowance
Flexible Working Hours
Pension Scheme
25 days Annual Leave per year
Up to €250 travel allowance each month
Hybrid working
On-site Gym
Employee Discount
Work from-home allowance
Home working equipment
Sports subscription services
Flexibility to Work from Anywhere for up to four weeks per year
Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.
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