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Apex Systems, Inc. Sr. Project Coordinator - 2055898 in Blue Ash, Ohio
Job#: 2055898
Job Description:
Apex has an immediate need for a Sr. Project Coordinator to manage the day-to-day execution of an assetmanagement program, portfolio and supportwithin our clients Indirect Sourcing group. This person will be responsible for implementing strategic direction and function as a liaison to drive cost savings within the business units. Ideal candidates will have the following:
- Salesforce experience/exposure
- Experience acting as the liaison between a third-party company and client
- Experience creating training material.
- Project management experience
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Responsibilities: * Coordinate and lead all facets of program budgeting, including the development and ongoing management of annual budgets; capital and expense Plan/forecast future budgets * Create and manage project schedules through an identified tracking tool, this includes developing guidelines, criteria, and establishing resource planning requirements * Partner with departmental and business management teams to evaluate requirements and determine the best solutions for initiatives, utilizing information from a variety of sources, including internal best practices and competitor/industry practices * Ensure project goals are defined and monitored to ensure agreements are met * Lead in the development of messaging, content, and themes for department communications * Partner with Category Managers with data, negotiations, and research to keep projects on-track * Ensure incorporation of robust category strategy/management processes across the categories * Develop progress and status reporting for corporate strategic planning team * Develop senior executive updates on indirect sourcing, including coordination of Cost Leadership Council * Coordinate enablement programs including skills inventory, gap analysis and training Requirements:
- Manage the day-to-day execution of program management initiatives, project portfolio, and support capabilities within Indirect Sourcing.
- Experience managing business change initiatives.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate to customers and all levels of the organization.
- Proven track record of delivering objectives on time and within budget.
- Knowledge of the sourcing process and levers that produce savings.
- Knowledge and understanding of project life cycles.
- Managing multiple projects.
- Experience in identifying market opportunities and developing category/project strategies to maximize savings.
- Experience in identifying broader opportunities across a range of categories and developing strategies to maximize savings.
- Using general business understanding of financials, cost drivers, market conditions and leverage opportunities across a wide range of industries.
Must be able to confidently use knowledge to discuss/negotiate with suppliers.
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
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