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Manager, Procurement Athletes' Performance
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DescriptionPosition Title: Manager, Procurement
Company Background:
Core Performance is revolutionizing corporate wellness, delivering measurable results for leading global corporations through solutions that offer unmatched levels of personalization, engagement, and integration. Core Performance was developed by Athletes? Performance, the foremost source of innovation and results in elite athlete training, and is rooted in the most advanced research and science in the industry.
Our integrated approach to mindset, movement, nutrition, and recovery allow employees of all walks of life to realize their previously impossible wellness goals.
Core Performance programs are delivered through leading-edge fitness centers (Core Performance Centers), on-site activation teams, and comprehensive digital solutions using our proprietary CPCentral software platform. Each of our offerings is powered by our industry-leading, patented IP and IT infrastructure, including our groundbreaking prescription engine software. Our products integrate seamlessly to effectively reach employees regardless of their work environment or fitness level. Innovative, results-driven platforms are designed to impact an entire organization, from warehouse employees working long night shifts to executives logging countless hours and miles on the road.
Given the applied research and development pedigree of Athletes? Performance, corporate wellness team members have the unique opportunity to leverage the heritage, expertise, and results of the global leader in performance training, nutrition, and physical therapy. From its four elite facilities in Arizona, Southern California, Florida and Texas, Athletes? Performance trains the top Champions in Sport, including 14 2011 NFL first round picks, 14 2011 MLB All-Stars, and 3 of the final 16 teams in the 2010 World Cup, as well as elite military operators and leading teams globally.
Athletes? Performance Inc. (API), the parent company of both Athletes? Performance and Core Performance, is in a rapid growth stage with revenue doubling over the last two years and the company approaching 180 employees. Core Performance programming is rolled out at leading corporations including Intel, Cerner, Sheraton and State Street and is scaling quickly and successfully. In 2011, API was named one of Fast Company?s 10 Most Innovative Companies in Sport, and API recently announced a growth investment/partnership with Walgreens Corporation. Walgreens? Take Care Health Systems subsidiary is the largest and most comprehensive manager of worksite health centers and in-store convenient care clinics, with more than 700 locations throughout the country. Additionally, since 2006, API has been backed by the leading venture capital firm of Polaris Venture Partners.
Along with Walgreens, API is proud to have a team of world-class partners committed to supporting human performance, including adidas, SKLZ, EAS, Gatorade, Sheraton, Keiser, Power Plate, Intel, Tignum, Axon Potential, and Zeo.
For additional information on Core Performance, please visit www.coreperformancewellness.com. To apply for jobs with the CP team, please visit careers.coreperformance.com
Position Overview:
The Manager, Procurement will have responsibility for executing Core Performance?s global procurement activities which include purchasing, sourcing, supplier negotiation, supplier management, and contract management. The person who fills this position will play an integral role for Core Performance ? a leading company in the Corporate Wellness industry.
Responsibilities:
Provide leadership consistent with the Core Performance mission, culture, and methodologies
Prepare client-facing quotes for equipment and fitness-related soft goods and maintain internal SLAs on turnaround time and order processing
Prepare and issue equipment and soft goods purchase orders and track all related activities including shipping, receiving, and invoicing
Identify, implement, and track cost reduction opportunities through price negotiation, supplier competition and competitive bidding, alternative sourcing, EOQ, and other areas
Design and implement strategic sourcing activities when necessary which include gathering internal customer requirements, conducting market analyses, developing and issuing RFIs/RFQs/RFPs, negotiating pricing with selected supplier(s), and developing pricing agreements
Own and maintain the Item Master which includes updating all products, parts, cost, and pricing information
Develop and foster relationships with key suppliers and drive continuous improvement within the supplier base
Collaborate with business leadership, field personnel, and corporate teams to identify opportunities to improve procurement and supply chain processes
Drive project deliverables to ensure on-time and on-budget performance in the delivery of Core Performance solutions
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Core Performance personnel, clients and other key players within the wellness and fitness industry
Position Requirements:
Bachelor's degree is required with an emphasis on Business, Supply Chain Management and/or Finance
5+ years of progressive procurement/supply chain management experience in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment
Strong planning and organization skills with the ability to handle a high-volume workload in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
Exemplary financial and/or operational modeling and analytical skills and demonstrated critical thinking and strategic thinking capabilities
Superior written and verbal communication skills customizable to meet diverse audience needs
Demonstrated ability to effectively negotiate favorable terms, conditions, and pricing with suppliers
Intermediate-to-advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and able to learn how to use new technology
Driven, assertive, and results-oriented
Able to ?own? projects and see them through to completion
Flexibility and willingness to adapt to new roles and responsibilities in a rapid growth environment
Desired Requirements:
MBA or other advanced degree
Professional certification (CPM, CPSM, CMRP, or CSCP equivalent)
Six Sigma or Lean Process improvement certification and/or experience
ReQlogic experience
International procurement experience
Advanced Microsoft Access skills
Experience in the Fitness and/or Corporate Wellness space
Experience within start-up or growth phase companies
EOE M/F/D/V
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| Location: | Phoenix, AZ United States |
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THIS JOB HAS EXPIRED
Athletes' Performance
Investors: ABS Capital Partners, Polaris Venture PartnersAll Jobs: at Athletes' Performance
| Web Site: | www.athletesperformance.com |
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| Headquarters: | 650 South Athletes' Place Tempe, AZ 85281 United States |
| Industry: | Media and Entertainment |
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