Manager, Supplier Development Systems Support - Pittsburg, KS

Manages the setup, training, and systems support for new and existing Watco suppliers.  Manages Watco’s cellular service suppliers and supports Operations’ cellular needs.  Supports ongoing systems training for Watco Team Members. Purchases IT related equipment and services.  Manages Watco purchasing contracts, MSA’s, COI’s, and other critical supplier relationship documents.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform / Manage supplier setup function for new Watco Suppliers.  The review process for opportunities to streamline. 
• Receive, track, and monitor contracts and documents using standard document management programs to register documents, maintain databases, and produce logs, transmittals, and other reports as required.
• Implement contract administration and document management solutions with a primary focus on document control and records management.
• Ensure company personnel are knowledgeable about contract administration/document management principles and requirements; assist with the development and implementation of related training.
• Supplier training and support on Watco’s purchasing system and invoicing requirements.
• Develop and update training materials and support Team Member systems training efforts
• Purchasing system support, new functionality and upgrade testing, and process review for opportunities for improvement.
• Support overall supply base management process with appropriate reporting and tracking of strategic and critical suppliers. (i.e. lead times, late deliveries, quality, price competitiveness).
• Other duties, responsibilities, and projects as requested.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of master service agreements, supplier agreements, goods and/or services purchase contracts, and associated documentation and requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to create timely, accurate, and succinct written communications; ability to share information and ideas with others.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; ability to work with senior management, mid-level management, and end-users.
• Excellent business judgement: ability to quickly build business acumen to help serve the needs of the organization and influence leaders in newly established contract administration practices.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to ensure timely completion.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and enterprise content/records management systems, electronic records handling, imaging, and emerging technologies.

Education and Experience

• College degree required.  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Information Management, Business Law or related degree is preferred.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in contract management, purchasing experience preferred.
• Experience with purchasing, data management, IT systems, and business systems is a plus, i.e. SAP, Coupa, OpenText

Work Environment

• Travel is required approximately 10% of time
• The team member in this Position is required to lift/exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally

Other Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (“PPE”) (Steel Toed Boots, Goggles, Ear Plugs, Gloves and other PPE)