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Job Description

Insight Global is looking for an Assistant Manager of Indirect Spend for one of our logistics clients. This individual will be responsible for facilitating the supply chain function to ensure all purchases optimize value and quality received for all departmental purchases.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Acquire bids from vendors that will meet specifications presented by other departments.

-Supervise and mentor Supply Coordinators to ensure daily activities are completed accurately and efficiently.

-Provide data-driven insights to the Supply Chain Manager for Strategic planning and decision-making.

-Process purchase requisitions for goods and services according to Departmental Purchasing Policies.

-Identify opportunities to aggregate spend, which in turn will increase cost savings.

-Create and maintain strong working relationships with our vendors and internal customers.

-Enforce Company purchasing policies and procedures---Ensure that all purchase requisitions and other purchase documents comply with established processes, policies, and procedures.

-Maintain price matrix, quotes, and vendor information.

-Take all necessary steps to ensure that service execution meets and exceeds contractual/customer expectations.

-Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

-Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

-8-10 related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

-Experience supervising or leading small teams

-Extremely organized and detail-oriented.

-Must be able to work at a fast pace in a rapidly changing business environment, have the ability to understand and reprioritize

-Ability to prioritize multiple tasks according to urgency and department objectives. Able to thrive in a team environment or work autonomously

-Preferred experience in developing queries and analytical reports in tools such as SQL, Python, and/ or able to develop reports and dashboards in Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI

-Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.

-Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, inflation, deflation, and cost avoidance.

-Ability to read, analyze, and interpret quotes, estimates, or bids to ensure requirements/specifications or scope of work will be met.

-Ability to compare quotes, estimates, or bids.

-Ability to read contractual agreements and understand the commercial terms.

-Experience with ERP systems and Supply Chain Software (e.g., Oracle, SAP, or Coupa) -Power BI skills

-SQL skills