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Manager, Corporate Procurement
Thrivent Financial
Appleton, WI, United States
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Summary
This position is responsible for leading the organization’s purchasing activities for professional services with an emphasis on managing our contingent labor strategy and its related processes at Thrivent. This includes overseeing purchasing activities supporting Facilities, Marketing, Branding, HR, Investments, Mutual Funds, and many other areas. This position is responsible for the successful management of consulting and contingent labor resources throughout the organization to maximize value while managing cost and risks. This position will be responsible for both leading the procurement team in providing a high level of trusted advice to its customers but also in forming partnerships with key business partners such as IT and HR to develop overall strategies and processes for managing our contingent labor workforce.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Develop and implement a strategy with key business partners (HR and IT) to effectively manage our contingent labor workforce at Thrivent.
• Leverage the Vendor Management System (VMS) to support best in class contingent labor hiring practices.
• Build and maintain a high-performing team; select, develop, coach, reward and recognize team members.
• Support the design, development and management of corporate purchasing processes and policies for purchasing functions
• Collaborate with business units across the enterprise to ensure products and services meet business user and enterprise needs.
Required Job Qualifications
• BA required with MBA or other graduate degree desired
• 6-8 years’ experience in purchasing processes and negotiations
• Successful, multi-year track record in procurement activities
• CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager), CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or other relevant professional designation highly desirable
Other Critical Factors
• Significant experience in leading change efforts
• Demonstrated experience and ability to work with all levels of staff and management
• Broad corporate background and knowledge of core business
• Demonstrated leadership and supervision abilities that develop a productive and cohesive team.