Procurement Manager

• 5-12 years related work experience
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (eg Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• A potential team leader with effective communication skills
• Understanding of supply chain concepts, with work experience applying those follow-on strategies
• Comprehension of business contract structure
• Effective negotiating and influencing skills - Strategic Buying, Supplier Identification Negotiations
• Self-directed and resourceful with the ability to handle multiple, simultaneous tasks with exhibited follow through and initiative
• Business understanding, particularly in project management, early supplier involvement, total cost management and financial analysis
• Understanding and use of technical tools for analysis, problem solving, forecasting and quality improvement
• Previous experience with Source to Pay systems
• Highest of ethical standards

Job role

• Represents the company in business transactions with both internal and external organizations
• Creates and manages value strategies, RFPs, negotiations, and contracts while developing and promoting strategic partnerships with suppliers
• Works closely with internal Unifi customers and stakeholders to understand their business needs, objectives, product/service requirements and
• the broader operational processes
• Effectively communicates with appropriate management levels both internally and externally
• Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change