Purchasing Manager
Description
About Us:
At Columbia, we create a great place to work by offering a unique brand of relationship banking and fostering a culture where associates thrive. We are dedicated to supporting our customers and communities, and we can only achieve this through the dedication of our employees.
We value Trust, Ownership, Growth, Empathy, Teamwork, Heart, Enjoyment, and Relationships, and we are eager to meet candidates who embody these core values. We are always on the lookout for results-focused individuals who can think independently, work collaboratively, and support our broader purpose.
Think of us as financial partners, because at Columbia, we believe the best way forward is together. Together for people. Together for business. Together for better.
About the Role:
The primary purpose if this role is: 1) To ensure the highest percentage of financial commitments across the company through contracts and direct purchases are accurately reflected in the procurement system with the proper financial controls, 2) Ensure that we have implemented and continue to drive efficiencies in our best in-class procure-to-pay work flow(s), 3) Manage the complete procure-to-pay process and guide the organization through efficient processing by driving to exception management model and, 4) Manage a supplier base with developed pricing strategies and negotiations with proactive relationships and performs any RFPs as necessary with the suppliers being managed.
- Design procure-to-pay process flow and ensure ongoing efficiency with the workflow.
- Oversee the procure-to-pay process flow and continue to monitor, and if necessary, correct its effectiveness.
- Lead staff through transitioning from invoice processing to exception management with procure-to-pay transactions and guide the staff serving as subject matter expert.
- Partner and collaborate with management across the organization in recording all goods and services purchased in the procurement system to ensure proper financial controls are in place.
- Oversee categories of spend and evaluate the total cost of ownership (TCO) with developed negotiations and pricing strategies.
- Develop and maintain effective supplier and internal stakeholder relationships.
- Prepare and run RFPs in conjunction with internal business partners and with assigned categories of spending. Maintain cost effective supplier selections throughout this bidding process.
- Responsible for Ensuring all processes and system changes or for efficiencies are properly evaluated for business impacts and proactively communicated to prevent any business interruptions.
- Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities – knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training. Keeps up to date on regulation changes.
- Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training.
- Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description.
- May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert.
- Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Columbia corporate culture in all actions and words.
- Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate.
- Embraces our vision to become “Business Bank of Choice”
- May perform other duties as assigned.
About You:
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, Accounting, or Business, required.
- 4-7 years of experience with purchasing responsibilities leading a team in an indirect environment. Demonstrated skills with managing; large purchasing projects, procurement transformations, procure-to-pay system implementations or systems management, systems integrations, and supplier management skills (contracting, contract negotiations, RFPs, etc.), required.
- 2-4 years of supervisory/management experience.
- Experience with process change and leading to future state.
- Experience with procurement systems and systems management in the procure-to-pay space.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and be multi tasked oriented.
- Ability to create, maintain, and communicate to small and medium size audiences.
- Experience with implementing process changes and large project management.
- Proven experience demonstrating a full understanding of purchasing best in-class practices, managing procure-to-pay systems, and process automation.
- Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or APICS, preferred.
Job Location: Ability to work fully onsite at posted location(s)
Tacoma, WA
Lakewood, WA
Spokane, WA
Hillsboro, OR
Portland, OR
Irvine, CA
San Diego, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Phoenix, AZ
Denver, CO
Our Benefits:
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits. The pay range for this role is $90,000.00 to $130,000.00 and the pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and those details will be provided during the recruitment process.
We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays. Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.
Our Commitment to Diversity:
Columbia Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s), please let us know by email: [email protected].
To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:
Our posted job opportunities are only intended for individuals seeking employment at Columbia Bank. Columbia Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies and Columbia Bank will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resume submissions. Staffing and recruiting agencies are not authorized to submit profiles, applications, or resumes to this site or to any Columbia Bank employee and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited unless requested directly by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.