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OverviewWe have an immediate need for a Procurement Manager to lead a buying team in Huntsville, AL. Among other duties, the selected candidate will provide oversight and direction to buying staff in the pursuit of P.O. Placement, hardware receipt, non-conformance resolution, payment methodology and mentoring and teaching in the areas of source selection, hardware processing, price/cost analysis, negotiation techniques and adequate case file documentation.Essential functions50% - Provide oversight and direction to buying staff in the pursuit of P.O. Placement, hardware receipt, non-conformance resolution, payment methodology and mentoring and teaching in the areas of source selection, hardware processing, price/cost analysis, negotiation techniques and adequate case file documentation15% - Assist and provide direction to internal customers outside the organization on the appropriate avenues to take relative to problem resolution tied to procurement issues, methodology for ordering techniques, sourcing strategies, approaches to dealing with suppliers to obtain what you need when you need it, etc.10% - Lead/participate in e3 / Lean functional initiatives10% - Perform administrative managerial duties staff meetings, performance reviews, performance tracking, mentoring/coaching, budget establishment and management10% - Hardware status activities5% - Lead supplier risk mitigation effortsRequirementsBachelor s degree in Business Administration or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience9+ years of progressive procurement experienceStrong skills with ExcelAbility to manage a team with multiple assignments and prioritiesAbility to use MS Office products to include Outlook, Word and PowerpointDesired QualificationsExperience leading a team through complex organizational, system and process related initiativesCustomer savvy, with the ability to address and drive proactive action when requiredAbility to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external professionals at all levels