Procurement Manager
Chicago, IL (Hybrid). Will also consider candidates seeking to work hybrid who are within a commutable distance to our Houston, TX office.
RINA Consulting, doing business as Patrick Engineering in the US, is seeking a Procurement Manager to develop and manage the procurement strategy, policies and processes to aid and improve business performance across its companies in North America, consisting of approximately 400 employees in two business units and corporate functions. This Procurement Manager will promote scalability and support the long-range success of the Company as we continue to grow, while driving purchasing decisions and ensuring alignment with global procurement strategies and processes. This position will report to the Global Supply Chain Officer.
Primary Responsibilities
- Forecast supplies for North American business needs.
- Manage the identification and business negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors during the bid phases, through an early involvement within the tender team, with collaboration of the business managers.
- Collaborate with key managers to ensure clarity of the requirements, specifications, and expectations of the business.
- Set up effective sourcing strategies, in line with strategic guidelines and business needs, providing for procurement’s early involvement in the main business and business development processes.
- Discover and initiate strong business partnerships with competitive suppliers (market scouting), managing the supplier’s onboarding and qualification process.
- Become RINA’s point of contact for procurement vendors in the North American market.
- Negotiate and finalize frame agreements and other contracts with vendors, to secure advantageous terms & conditions.
- Directly execute the procurement process (from purchase requisition to purchase orders). Assist the internal clients (business units or requesting units) in preparing purchase requisitions and service acceptance.
- Apply corporate procedures aimed to guarantee common processes across the RINA Group companies and countries, improving internal standardization, communication, management, and company integrations.
- Provide training, information, and guidance on the procurement process across the organization.
- Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements.
- Control spend and build a culture of long-term savings on procurement costs.
- Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
- Balance department budgets with needs.
- Provide periodic reports to head office according to corporate needs.
Professional Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in a technical subject (i.e. Engineering) or Accounting/Finance.
- 8+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain, with strong focus on negotiation activities on a large scale. Experience in the engineering industry is preferred.
- Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.
- Strong knowledge of procurement processes, segregation of duties, accountability and division of responsibilities along the process.
- Strong conceptual and problem-solving skills with experience in collecting and analyzing data. Critical thinker with a high proficiency in math and logic.
- Detail-oriented and organized with a strong commitment to preparing accurate work with tight deadlines.
- Proactivity and determination in reaching challenging targets.
- Ability to influence and build relationships with key business stakeholders and suppliers.
- Ability to work independently and as part of an international Procurement team.
- Strong report writing and communication skills. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PPT) and accounting software (SAP; D365). Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software.
Additional Preferences
- 10-20% travel may be required based upon business needs.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
ABOUT RINA:
To continue the expansion Patrick has experienced over the past 40 years, and to capitalize on the recent acquisition made by global corporation RINA, Patrick is planning for significant growth in North and South America. RINA is a worldwide engineering consultancy firm that provides an expansive range of services across the energy and mobility, marine, infrastructure, real estate, and industrial sectors. Patrick focuses on working with clients in the infrastructure, transportation, technology, and renewable energy sectors throughout the entire process of project delivery - from planning and controls, comprehensive management services and construction, through to operations and maintenance. Combining forces with RINA presents an exciting opportunity to attract talented and multicultural people and to expand both our worldwide footprint and service offerings in new markets and application sectors.
Join our team and work on rewarding projects in a dynamic, multicultural, and energizing environment that reaches beyond geographical and cultural boundaries. Patrick’s new status as a part of RINA provides opportunities for partnering with global clients, training to further advance your competencies and support your personal career development. Join us to make Patrick and RINA more successful than ever before by bringing your contributions developing innovative solutions to complex problems, delivering our mission, and achieving the challenging goals we have set for ourselves. If you share our values and our vision, please apply. Make it sure, make it simple.
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