Manager -Purchasing

$80,000 - $155,000/Yr

American Express - Juneau, AK

Full-time - Manager

Juneau, AK

5,001-10,000 employees

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Purchasing Manager at American Express is responsible for leading the sourcing process and developing strategic supplier relationships to maximize the company's purchasing power. This role involves collaborating with various business teams to implement category strategies, negotiate contracts, and ensure optimal supplier performance, all while maintaining a customer-first approach. The position requires strong relationship management skills and the ability to influence and advise business partners effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain trusted advisor relationships to implement category strategy.
• Lead the sourcing process (RFI, RFP, RFQ) in alignment with the category strategy.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategy, negotiate with suppliers, and partner with contract managers on contract execution.
• Identify opportunities and strategic solutions across multiple business teams.
• Develop commercial deal framework and key business terms sheet.
• Enable strategic supplier relationship management through collaboration with the Category Management team.
• Provide clear and regular status updates to business partners and Category Managers.
• Develop negotiation strategies with business and category teams.
• Manage end-to-end plan from requirements through contract execution.
• Manage overall relationship with customers and suppliers during and after sourcing exercise.
• Leverage industry and internal data collection to feed into strategy and benchmark analysis.
• Develop and own end-to-end negotiation plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor of science degree / Bachelor of art degree
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant business experience
• Procurement/sourcing process knowledge
• Experience negotiating with marketing agencies, print and promotional companies, media agencies, and market research companies
• Passion for using analytics to develop insights and recommendations
• Experience leading and participating on cross-functional and/or global teams
• Outstanding relationship management skills
• Executive presence and ability to work with colleagues and suppliers at all levels
• Excellent people skills including communication, negotiation, and planning
• Collaborative and team mindset
• Ability to manage day-to-day business priorities along with long-term strategic deliverables
• Positive attitude, flexibility, and ability to deal with ambiguity

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Ariba, Conga, and Service Now

Benefits

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements
• 20 weeks paid parental leave for all parents
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers
• Free and confidential counseling support through Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities