Procurement Learning and Development Manager

Job description

Position Overview: The Procurement Learning and Development Manager will be responsible for supporting the Procurement Team on the implementation and on-going education of HIMPACT Buying System. They will train all new hires on the buying system as well as implementing the training schedule among all team members to learn all department demands, processes and reports. This role directly influences profitability, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency by ensuring the right products are available at the right time and cost. Success in this position results in improved service levels, optimized inventory investment, and stronger supplier and customer relationships Responsibilities: Environment: Schedule: Compensation: Experience: Skills: - Maintaining a scaled down buying desk and all associated functions - Plan and administer training on an ongoing basis, both scheduled and ad hoc. - Create, oversee, manage and facilitate team creation of training materials. - Lead “buyers only” team meetings to promote team building through the open sharing of opinions and ideas. - Analyze buyer performance in the buying system and provide guidance where needed. - Document and refine best...