Senior Procurement Manager

BEUMER  has operated in the North American market for more than 40 years and has completed over 160 airport baggage handling projects; with fully integrated design and manufacturing systems in the United States. We are a family owned intra-logistics leader where tradition and innovation go hand in hand. We are proud of what our employees create each day. Integrity, Inspiration, Quality and Teamwork!

The Senior Procurement Manager for Beumer North America Airport division handles project specific procurement strategy and transactions within various categories for all Airport division projects (A, B, C) and other purchasing activities. This role acts as the main contact person for the project team for all procurement-related matters. Vice versa as the main contact person in the procurement department for all project-related matters - with a commercial mindset focused on price negotiation, commercial conditions and contracting, procurement process and project specific procurement strategy (however in coordination with the relevant category managers).

Job Responsibilities:

• Reporting to VP, GM BC Airport and Director of Procurement and Supply Chain, North America, the Senior Procurement Manager, Airport is responsible for managing supplier selection, contracting and performance for the entire Airport division.
• Procurement coordinator for the specific project – within the procurement team, initiate regular meetings with the project stakeholders (Project and Technical project managers, Project scheduling center, category managers).
• Procurement planning (PPP), follow up on internal time schedules and progress for the project procurement contracts. The Project Procurement Manager is the owner of PPP and is responsible for filling and updating the PPP.
• Ensure cross project visibility of the procurement packages and issues to the relevant category managers (in the specific local/global format) by ensuring that the global/local category managers are timely informed/consulted. All in order to secure forecasting, secure capacity and deadline compliance as well as quality requirements/standards.
• Ensure flow down of relevant customer contract details in the supplier contracts by defining project specific T&C and contractual concept for the project in close cooperation with the project manager and commercial manager for the project
• Ensure the RFQ process delivers comparable and project compliant offers
• Negotiate and finalize (or support in case the buying is done by different person) specific Subcontracts
• Support project manager in developing and implementation of mitigation measures
• Ensure claim handling
• Project filing of Contracts and information sharing,
• Ensure visibility of procurement in project team
• Collaborate with other members of the BC procurement and supply chain team for team initiatives and best practice sharing

Annual compensation range: $140,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually

The posted salary range reflects the compensation the company reasonably expects to offer for this position. Actual compensation will not be less than the posted minimum and will be based on multiple factors.

• A Bachelor Degree in a related discipline (Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or Business.)
• Minimum 8 years of Procurement Experience and contract experience with respect to Subcontract or  Supply Chain Management Activities.
• Having commercial background and technical overview in business.
• Knowledge of overall project management methods (objective is to have PMP knowledge)
• Highly developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Possessing excellent communication skills, both written, verbal and presentation.
• Good Negotiation Skill
• Able to Lead Meetings
• Advanced Practitioner of MS Office and BGMS (BEUMER Group Management System)
• Close communication and frequent coordination with stakeholders (Project Director/Manager, Technical Project Manager, Procurement Team, Contracts Management, Site Management, Cost Control, Planning, Project Subject Matter Experts, The Subcontractor/Supplier)
• Experience from similar industry and project procurement is highly desired and preferred.
• Able to travel to travel 10-20%.

BEUMER is an innovative company, where every employee is part of the "family". Because our employees are our most important asset, here are some of benefits we currently offer full-time employees:

• Medical & Dental Premiums: We cover 100% of the premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• 401(k) with Generous Match: Secure your financial future with our competitive retirement plan.
• Life Insurance / Long Term Disability: Peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Yes, we cover that too!
• Ancillary Insurances: Including vision, accident, and critical illness insurance.                       
• Generous Paid Time Off: Achieve the optimal work-life balance.
• Company Holidays: Enjoy paid time off on designated company holidays including additional flex days for times that matter most!
• Performance-Based Bonus: Eligibility to participate in our Target Agreement Plan for bonus potential.