Communications Manager

Company: System One
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: January 13, 2021

Job Description:

Communications ManagerWilmington, DE 19803System one is actively seeking a Communications Manager for a contract position located in Wilmington, DE.Communications Manager Responsibilities:* Develop and execute a global procurement strategy for the business that aligns with overall business strategy* Coordinates Implementation of these strategies with business resources* Ensures programs meet productivity requirements and needs of businesses* Participates in strategic planning of sourcing and logistics programs and manages important client relationships* Develops relationships with key suppliers and engage them in value-creating initiatives* Manage supplier, site or carrier relationships and resolves major quality, service or operations issues with leveraged suppliers or clients* Responsible for implementing effective strategies, systems, processes, tools for linkage across the business* Works closely with Operations, Finance and other functions to develop and execute strategies* Develop approaches to partnering with strategic suppliers and implement value creation initiatives* Develop and implement sourcing strategies and performance metrics that are aligned business unit objectives* Develop and execute external benchmarks that enable stretch target setting and best-in-class procurement practices* Understanding of market dynamics to help predict trends in key raw material prices* Ensure performance of key suppliers and continuously refresh the supply base to ensure best-in-class capabilities* Ensure strong procurement capabilities through coaching, continuous learning and training to create a high-performing procurement team* Negotiate with suppliers and help drive execution of Supply Agreements to mitigate risk and help attain the lowest total cost* Manages or coordinates with internal resources all contractual commitments related to sourcing for the business* Performs supplier assessments, ensuring all strategic purchases are consistent with quality and delivery requirements* Partner with internal organization to lead supply-based projects* Coordinate with internal resources the planning of supply for products or services* Recommended supplier changes as needed* Analyze, develop and deliver timely cost information* Report and communicate Procurement activities* Provide supply-based market intelligence* Assess suppliers and potential new suppliers* Oversee tracking of supplier metrics, and communicate performance* Manage vendor relationships and build effective partnerships* Financial analysis options and scenarios to drive decision-makingCommunications Manager Requirements:* Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related field* A minimum of 5+ years of experience in Sourcing and/or Procurement leadership roles* Experience in the Industrial or Production environment* Global experience encompassing working with international suppliers and supporting global business units* Experience negotiating complex and strategic agreements; strong relationship, negotiation, collaboration and communication skills* Track record of creating business value through a customer-focused orientation* Track record of effectively managing enterprise risk and experience with business continuity planning* Critical Leadership Capabilities* Enables higher performance by incrementally improving approaches based on calculated risks and benefits* Benchmarks own performance against industry best practices* Identifies new processes and/or systems to improve productivity and/or make the business more efficient* Translates broad strategies into clear, specific objectivesDuration: ContractLocation: Wilmington, DE

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