Global Supply Manager

Pay: $48.50/hr

Location: Newark, CA - onsite

Duration: 4 month contract

Shift: M-F 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Responsibilities:

• Create Purchase requisitions and track them to completion.

• Assist purchasing and Retail Development team with PO changes and updates. Ensure teams are properly submitting purchase requests in Jira and process accordingly.

• Invoice reconciliation. Work with Vendors and AP for outstanding invoices. Improve processes.

• Complete NDAs and conduct RFIs

• Create RFQs, review, analyze and clarify quotations from vendors and develop sound sourcing and business recommendations balancing cost, quality, lead-time, and technical considerations.

• Negotiate pricing, contract terms, and manage cost changes throughout the lifecycle of the product. Maintain overall contractor relationships and act as single point of contact for all issues.

• Responsible for the selection of vendors and onboarding.

• Work with internal business partners; Finance, Legal, Accounts Payables, Warehouse managers and other cross functional teams on projects.

• Own key supplier relationships and performance, both strategic and tactical, through the entire life cycle of company projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree Supply Chain, Finance or related technical field, Relevant work experience in procurement, or supply chain discipline may be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.

• Must have Indirect Procurement experience, Retail Procurement experience is preferred.

• Strong negotiation skills and strategic business experience.

• Excellent critical thinking, combined with quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.

• Experience conducting bid processes (RFI, RFP, and informal bids), negotiating with vendors, writing contracts, and implementing contracts/ agreements.

• Must be able to multi-task, prioritize, work independently, and keep a high level of focus.

• Ability to adapt to constantly evolving circumstances and changing organizational requirements.

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient in Excel, Smartsheets, ERP Systems (SAP), Coupa, andJira.

• Self-motivated with a high level of initiative and follow-through

• A commitment to learning and development that encourages personal and professional growth.