Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Overview : prg is the world’s leading provider of services and solutions in entertainment and eventsWe bring industry-leading creativity, experience and technology to every project we undertakeOur teams consist of the most accomplished experts, engineers and craftspeople working in theatre, film, tv, broadcast, concert touring, corporate events and hotels and stagingWith 170 patents and over 70 trademarks, we are a company defined by innovationAnd, through our network of 70 offices spanning five continents, prg is capable of delivering for its customers anywhere on the globeThe procurement manager has responsibility for the procurement of materials required for the service, engineering, and technical production departments at the assigned locationDuties include implementing category or commodity strategies to optimize business efficiencyDevelop best procurement practices to lead and manage procurement teamsDevelop and maintain expert knowledge of respective global supply markets, competitors and product innovationsResponsibilities:
Provide leadership to assigned category; primary responsibility for delivering results in category/commodity area
Contribute to development of enterprise-wide category strategy
Own strategic sourcing efforts within assigned category
Develop rfis and rfps, analyze supplier proposals, conduct supplier negotiations process and participate in development of supplier agreements and contracts – commodities that benefit from strategic sourcing
Support cost reduction initiatives with suppliers within assigned category
Execute supplier performance management in accordance with standards and guidelines
Provide input and coordination with relevant product teams (assets and repair parts)
Represent company requirements within category; ensure procurement solutions meet these needs
Adhere to best practices in conducting category work
Interact with cross-functional team members
Provide day-to-day project management of assigned category activities (e.g., commodity-level activities)
Work with buyers on day-to-day basis including the execution of high value/importance purchase orders
Leverage existing it capabilities and network structure to support global knowledge sharing
Conduct performance evaluation and staff development activities with staff
Travel
Up to 25%
Qualifications:
Mid/junior-level procurement professional beginning to build purchasing track record
Minimum 4 years purchasing experience (including strategic sourcing, category management and supplier management)
Understanding of relevant products and category supply base
Experience in conducting rfp process and negotiations
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Ability to effectively lead small teams and manage change within organization
Self-confident with good interpersonal skills
Advanced miscrosoft office abilities
Oracle fusion experience
Competencies
Time management skills
Strategic thinking ability
Relationship management
Negotiation skills
Change management
Eeo and disclosure:
Prg is an equal opportunity employerPrg is a drug-free work environment, pre-employment testing will be required.
This is a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment drug screening.
Production resource group llc participates in e-verify and will provide the federal government with your form i-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the u.s.
Prg cares about the safety of our employees and applicantsPrg does not use chat rooms for job searches or communicationsPrg will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure emailPrg will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to an in-person interviewBe aware of potential scams while job seekingFor information on job scams, visit, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/jobscams or file a complaint at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/.
