Kodiak Procurement Manager

at Crowe LLP in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here:

At Crowe, you have the opportunity to deliver innovative solutions to today's complex business issues. Crowe's accounting, consulting, and technology personnel are widely recognized for their in-depth expertise and understanding of sophisticated process frameworks and enabling technologies, along with their commitment to delivering measurable results that help clients build business value. Our focus on emerging technology solutions along with our commitment to internal career growth and exceptional client value has resulted in a firm that is routinely recognized as a "Best Place to Work." We are 75 years strong and still growing. Come grow with us!

Job Description:

Procurement Manager
Summary of Responsibilities:
Point person on the procurement process. Creation and ownership of the buying strategy encompassing review of the budgetary needs as well as new Vendor review and set up. Works with the FP&A and Treasury team on cash management. Account specialist will report to this role.

Job Description:
The Procurement Manager will have ownership, develop and manage the procure to pay cycle within Kodiak. Initially to help develop an all-encompassing buying strategy that starts with the review of budgetary needs to new Vendor review and selection to the eventual set up of new Vendors.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Works with Financial Planning and Analysis and Treasury on Cash Management Strategies
Conduct cost analysis on current vendors
Identify needs for change in vendor structure or design of vendor contracts (as needed)
Develop and maintain risk management procedures to mitigate losses related to vendors and supplies
Review invoices (as needed) to ensure alignment with vendor agreements/contracts
Ad hoc projects and reporting
Month end reconciliations as needed
Month end reconciliation review as needed
Coaching and development

Qualifications
Ability to work independently
Strong attention to detail
Strong written and verbal skills
Ability to interact with multiple levels within an organization seamlessly
Deadline driven with strong time management skills
Strong excel skills
Experience with NetSuite a plus

Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, Purchase Management or Related Field
5 years + direct experience
Experience with software and tech enable services a plus
Supervisory experience
High level GAAP knowledge
Ability to work in the US without sponsorship

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $77,154.00 to $168,123.00 per year.

Our Benefits:

At Crowe, we know that great peopleare what makes a great firm. We value our people and offer employees a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you!

How You Can Grow:

We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations. Learn more about where talent can prosper!

More about Crowe:

Crowe (www.crowe.com) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.

Crowe LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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