Harbor Freight Tools
Manager, IT Procurement - Remote
Harbor Freight Tools, Calabasas, California, United States, 91302
The IT Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of IT procurement from Identifying, leading and oversee multifaceted sourcing projects consisting of software, hardware and maintenance in varying scale and complexity. You will serve as the procurement partner for key stakeholders involved in IT related purchasing decisions, ensuring effective communication and successful outcomes. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in cloud technology, enterprise rollouts, data analytics, vendor management, SaaS, and more. You should have an in-depth knowledge of the procurement process of identifying business and strategic needs that will help the organization’s digital transformation strategies and optimize ROI. This position requires a commitment to stakeholder relationships, cost savings, and maintaining internal and external partnerships. It is important for the IT Procurement Manager to have a well-rounded understanding of various technology domains to effectively lead and navigate the evolving IT landscape.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Establish, build, and maintain relationships with all key stakeholders Negotiate pricing, contracts, service levels and payment terms with suppliers. Present project updates to business owners, highlighting progress and challenges and executive summaries to leadership. Drive efforts to eliminate non-value-added activities, and improve quality and service and reduce costs Provide guidance and leadership to buyers, prioritizing their project activities and determining effective timelines. Proactively identify and manage risks, issues, and cross-project dependencies. Adhere to corporate and divisional procurement guidelines and policies. Provide support toward resolution of any grievances, claims, conflicts, product non-conformance or quality issues Prepare and maintain supplier evaluation forms Prepare statistical analysis of market trends for long range purchasing strategies Provide management with forecasts of market conditions, price trends, and potential problem areas Analyze and evaluate all elements of cost and all procurement transactions of assigned projects for maximum cost improvement Estimate values according to knowledge of market price. Determine method of procurement, such as direct purchase or bid Prepare bid requests (RFx). Review bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority Author/facilitate strategic documents such as Project Charters, RFx, detailed project plans Drive cross-functional teams to identify, prepare, and/or ensure completion of high quality, professional deliverables as required by each project plan. Facilitate development of clear project scopes Provide guidance and leadership to buyers. Prioritize their project activities into manageable work efforts and determine an effective approach and timeline to completing the work Monitor and report on project activities and reporting on status within published timelines Follow corporate and divisional procurement guidelines and policies Additional Duties as assigned by management Regular Attendance is required Scope:
Staff supervision and Development – Yes Decision Making –
Drafts policy documents and resolves problems Provides data for decision support Negotiates on behalf of management Provides consultation or expert advice Participates in planning business objectives Represents the company in handling complaints, disputes or resolving grievances
Travel – 10 % Location – Remote/ Anywhere.
About the company
Harbor Freight Tools is a privately held discount tool and equipment retailer, headquartered in Calabasas, California, which operates a chain of retail stores, as well as a mail-order and e-commerce business. Notice
Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at accessibility@talentify.io or 407-000-0000. Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility. An Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) will score your job-related skills and responses. Bias-audit & data-use details: www.talentify.io/bias-audit-report . NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at aedt@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Establish, build, and maintain relationships with all key stakeholders Negotiate pricing, contracts, service levels and payment terms with suppliers. Present project updates to business owners, highlighting progress and challenges and executive summaries to leadership. Drive efforts to eliminate non-value-added activities, and improve quality and service and reduce costs Provide guidance and leadership to buyers, prioritizing their project activities and determining effective timelines. Proactively identify and manage risks, issues, and cross-project dependencies. Adhere to corporate and divisional procurement guidelines and policies. Provide support toward resolution of any grievances, claims, conflicts, product non-conformance or quality issues Prepare and maintain supplier evaluation forms Prepare statistical analysis of market trends for long range purchasing strategies Provide management with forecasts of market conditions, price trends, and potential problem areas Analyze and evaluate all elements of cost and all procurement transactions of assigned projects for maximum cost improvement Estimate values according to knowledge of market price. Determine method of procurement, such as direct purchase or bid Prepare bid requests (RFx). Review bid proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority Author/facilitate strategic documents such as Project Charters, RFx, detailed project plans Drive cross-functional teams to identify, prepare, and/or ensure completion of high quality, professional deliverables as required by each project plan. Facilitate development of clear project scopes Provide guidance and leadership to buyers. Prioritize their project activities into manageable work efforts and determine an effective approach and timeline to completing the work Monitor and report on project activities and reporting on status within published timelines Follow corporate and divisional procurement guidelines and policies Additional Duties as assigned by management Regular Attendance is required Scope:
Staff supervision and Development – Yes Decision Making –
Drafts policy documents and resolves problems Provides data for decision support Negotiates on behalf of management Provides consultation or expert advice Participates in planning business objectives Represents the company in handling complaints, disputes or resolving grievances
Travel – 10 % Location – Remote/ Anywhere.
About the company
Harbor Freight Tools is a privately held discount tool and equipment retailer, headquartered in Calabasas, California, which operates a chain of retail stores, as well as a mail-order and e-commerce business. Notice
Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at accessibility@talentify.io or 407-000-0000. Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility. An Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) will score your job-related skills and responses. Bias-audit & data-use details: www.talentify.io/bias-audit-report . NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at aedt@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.
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