Indirect Purchasing Manager Job in Everett 98203, Washington Us

Purpose of Position

Plans and implements activities related to the procurement of indirect materials. Direct the activities of buyers and expediters to accomplish company objectives. In this position you consolidate and manage all indirect spend for the Fluke.You’re goal is to contribute to building and implementing best-in-class sourcing processes.

 

Primary Responsibilities

 

·         Reviews and approved purchases up to a specified dollar amount.

·         May negotiate major contacts involving large dollar amounts

·         Develops policies and procedures for the operations of procurement activities

·         Monitors the cost, schedule and performance aspects of major subcontracts

·         May assist personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function

·         Manage all indirect spend (ranging from travel to lease cars and from Marcom to Facilities) for all Fluke entities

·         Initiate and manage multifunctional savings projects on indirect spend

·         Define and implement strategies on sub-commodities with internal stakeholders

·         Support sites and managers in setting up (spend)processes

·         Negotiate contracts between Fluke and third parties and follow up on performances and countermeasures.

·         Is member of the Procurement team and drives initiatives to become best in class

·         Stays in close contact with the Danaher Procurement Organization to leverage spend

·         Leads the indirect spend purchasing team

 

Qualifications

·         Bachelors or Master’s Degree

·         At least 3-5 years of experience in Purchasing, preferably in indirect spend

·         Must have experience reviewing and understanding contracts

·         Must be able to communicate clearly with all levels of the organization

·         Excellent communication and negotiation skills

·         Proven experience in project management