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Position Purpose: To be successful in this position, experience with procurement and the ability to interpret, review and negotiate contracts. Communication skills, oral & written, is absolutely required, as well as the ability to foster strong relationships coupled with excellent customer service skills. A strong commitment to deliver results, managing deadlines, attention to details, customer service focus, and the willingness/enthusiasm for accepting responsibility and accountability are required.

Key Job Activities:

• Manage the entire procurement process for assigned categories, including sourcing, supplier selection, contract management, and order fulfillment

• Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with vendors, suppliers, and service providers

• Responsible for working with procurement business partners leadership to align category management vision with procurement priorities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and specifications for procurement needs

• Analyze procurement data to identify trends, track savings, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs)

• Source intelligence to create category deep dives and strategic recommendations

• Consistently deliver a balance of analytical rigor and storytelling in every single output and communication, always being prepared to convey insights and influence with a strong point of view

• Ensure the procurement process and policies are applied. Partner with the business stakeholders to identify and coordinate purchases.

• Initiate and complete transactions in systems such as ServiceNow and Coupa. Review requisition orders to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications.

• Advise the business / function on procurement policies, processes and best practice, providing support as required.

• Administer procurement systems and perform spend analytics as required.

• Communicate information to manager, team members, project managers, and suppliers by telephone, in written form, or e-mail.

• Manage the procurement lifecycle (RFI/P/Q, Renewal Process) for the specific business unit or sourcing category.

Qualifications:

• In-depth procurement category knowledge (IT, Marketing, or Corporate Services)

• Experience with Procure-to-Pay system a must. Coupa preferred.

• Min. 7 years purchasing experience, including interaction with purchasing and contract systems

• Professional certifications preferred e.g., CPSM, CIPS, C.P.M.

• Strong sense of ownership and responsibility

• Excellent MS Office application (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Outlook) and reporting skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Highly analytical

• Ability to quickly learn and assimilate business and technical knowledge

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to act independently

• Ability to foster strong relationships with colleagues/customers

• Ability to manage deadlines and service levels in a transactional environment

• Strong attention to details

• Ability to manage a complex workload

• Bachelor's degree required

Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (http://www.anywhere.re/)  (NYSE: HOUS) is on a mission to empower everyone’s next move. Home to some of the most recognized brands in real estate Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate (https://www.bhgre.com/) , Century 21® (https://www.century21.com/) , Coldwell Banker® (https://www.coldwellbanker.com/) , Coldwell Banker Commercial® (https://www.cbcworldwide.com/) , Corcoran® (https://www.corcoran.com/) , ERA® (https://www.era.com/) , and Sotheby's International Realty® (https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng)

The Anywhere portfolio includes franchise and brokerage operations as well as national title, settlement, and relocation companies and nationally scaled mortgage origination and underwriting joint ventures.  Supporting approximately 1.5 million home transactions in 2021, Anywhere is focused on simplifying, digitizing and integrating the real estate transaction for all consumers, no matter where they may be in their home buying and selling journey.  With innovative products and technology, Anywhere fuels the productivity of its approximately 196,200 independent sales agents in the US and approximately 136,400 independent sales agents in 118 other countries and territories.

At Anywhere Real Estate, diversity fuels success – for our company, for our employees, and for our industry. We strive to be a top destination for diverse talent, committed to creating a culture of belonging that empowers everyone’s next move. We pursue talent – strategic thinkers who are eager to always find a better way, relentlessly focus on talent, obsess about growth, and achieve exceptional results. We value diversity – respecting backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and beliefs. We develop our diverse talent base – through increasing representation in executive key leadership roles with actions including mentorship programs and partnerships with real estate associations that promote diversity and inclusion. Read more about our company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in our annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report (https://assets.website-files.com/633f08923c4c519693723aa5/63f7690462db639dcd8b18de_Anywhere%20CSR%20Report%202022.pdf) .

You’ll find our commitment to diversity reflected in our achievements:

• Recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies since 2011.

• Anywhere has also been designated a Great Place to Work since 2019.

• Recognized by Fortune as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies.

• Honored by Forbes as one of the World’s Best Employers for Diversity and Top Female Friendly Companies.

With a diverse employee population, we know we will succeed together and move real estate to what’s next. We hope you’ll join us.

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