Lead and support digital transformation initiatives across the Source-to-Pay lifecycle
Execute fiscal year category planning through strategic stakeholder alignment and leveraging prior year metrics
Provide market analyses and recommendations for strategic supplier relationships and competitive bids
Lead end-to-end market exercises (RFx) from requirements gathering to contract execution
Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend supplier consolidation and alternative procurement solutions
Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives
Build and maintain executive stakeholder relationships and provide cross-functional contract support with security, architecture, PMO, and legal
Use data analytics tools to collect, analyze, and interpret procurement data and provide regular reporting and actionable insights
Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers; manage supplier performance through KPIs and quarterly business reviews
Oversee procurement operations including invoice validation, allocation, approval, supplier escalation management, budget reporting, and contract lifecycle management
Reports to the Procurement Director; no direct reports; located onsite at Mansfield Oil Company headquarters in Gainesville, Georgia
Requirements
Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement or a related field OR completion of an Associate’s degree with relevant experience
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in procurement and category management
Experience utilizing data analytics to manage procurement processes
Proven experience in category management, market analysis, sourcing, and supplier management
Experience with procurement software (e.g., SAP Ariba, Oracle, Coupa) and contract management systems
Proficiency with analytics tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau)
Experience managing projects from inception to completion
Exceptional negotiation skills and strong problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication skills and ability to present to senior management
Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and collaborate cross-functionally