Senior Purchasing Manager

Schneider National - Green Bay, WI

Full-time - Manager

Green Bay, WI

Truck Transportation

About the position

The Senior Purchasing Manager at Schneider is responsible for overseeing the organization's purchasing, procurement, and contracting processes. This role involves leading a team of purchasing associates and developing strong vendor relationships to enhance the company's procurement strategies and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to direct reports and foster a high-performing work environment.
• Provide insight to the executive team regarding purchasing strategies and supplier relationships to help with key business decisions.
• Work with senior leadership to implement purchasing, supplier and contract controls across the organization.
• Establish and maintain technology supplier relationships and negotiate favorable solutions.
• Implement strategies, processes and procedures for procurement standards.
• Identify cost-savings opportunities for various business sectors.
• Lead complex and high-value contracts, purchases and services to achieve the best value for the organization.
• Create and adhere to annual budgets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting or finance.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional work experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Experience with negotiating.
• Understanding of software licensing principles and supplier programs.
• Knowledge of commercial contracts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Company paid life insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Results-based incentive pay program where you can earn above and beyond your base pay.
• Tuition reimbursement.