Position overview:

Are you an expert with indirect supplies and creating in-basket assessments with suppliers? Do you like to be the subject matter expert (SME) to the client? This sourcing SME will be the go-to expert, commanding considerable spend oversight ranging from $50-$100 million with accountability to deliver on cost-saving goals exceeding $2 million. The Client Procurement Manager will search for suppliers related to personal protective equipment (PPE), pipes, valves, fittings, chemicals, lubricants, janitorial, electrical, as well as many other maintenance, repairs and operations (MRO) related materials.

A typical day in the life of a Client Procurement Manager:

• Acting as a liaison between SDI and our clients to ensure seamless execution of projects.

• Leading the analysis, development, implementation, and alignment of sourcing strategies to assist in achieving our business and client goals.

• Creating an "MRO-centric" sourcing strategy to improve measuring our customer satisfaction, compliance, and cost benefits. Additionally, analyzing client spend for MRO across various categories.

• Leading new and existing sourcing relationships by ensuring a competitive advantage in overall quality, service, and delivery.

• Collaborating with other team members to negotiate existing and new contracts, while improving SDI’s current negotiation process.

• Communicating with team members and other SDI staff regarding any changes around savings, projects, and procurement activities.

• Driving continuous improvement.

The skills you’ll contribute to our diverse team:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience, particularly in the MRO procurement environment.

• Comfortable navigating through Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, advanced formulae etc.).

• Comfortable with market basket assessments, e-sourcing, P2P, and reverse auction.

• Ability to handle contract negotiation, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management.

• Travel required up to 25% to our different client and supplier sites.

Who are we?

At SDI, we’re proud to help essential organizations across North America compete more effectively in a challenging global marketplace – and keep our economy moving. We do this by thinking differently, questioning conventional wisdom, and constantly challenging the status quo. We’re evolving the way leading manufacturers, multi-site retailers, and higher education think about their maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) strategies – the critical supply chain of parts, materials, equipment, and consumables necessary to keep plants and facilities operating safely and productively. Every day, we help companies eliminate waste, minimize risk exposure, and stay competitive on an ever-changing world stage.

Why work for SDI?

The Philadelphia Inquirer named us a Top Workplace in 2023! Additionally, we pride ourselves on taking care of our employees. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• Health insurance (medical, dental and vision).

• Training and development opportunities – 2023 winner of the People Accelerator award.

• Vacation, wellness days, pet bereavement days and 12 paid holidays.

• 401K with a company match.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Student loan repayment assistance.

• Reimbursement for safety shoes.

• Discounted tickets to a variety of different vendors.

The pay range for this bonus-eligible role is $85,000 - $95,000 annually. Individual pay depends on various factors, such as role level, relevant experience and skills, and location. Pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the pay range applicable at the time.

EEO

SDI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation for any part of the employment process, please let us know by contacting us at hr@sdi.com. SDI participates in the E-Verify program.