The Company
NorthMark Strategies is a leading investment firm, combining capital, innovation, and engineering to drive long-term value. From operating complex businesses to backing breakthrough technologies, our mission is to build enduring businesses. Our team combines intelligent risk-taking, operational excellence, exceptional talent, and world-class computing capacity to create shareholder value.
Our company offers a dynamic environment where individuals have the freedom to lead companies toward bold achievements by embracing innovation, leveraging technology, and fostering differentiated business strategies. Our values are Integrity, Ability, and Energy, and the company aims to hire individuals who possess those qualities.
At NorthMark Strategies, we believe the future isn’t something to hope for, it’s something to build. We don’t just invest, we create. Bringing together strategic insight and technical horsepower to deliver outcomes that endure.
The Position
We are seeking a Senior Associate who specializes in Procurement process improvement to join our team. Reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager of Process Improvement and Optimization, this role blends Operational procurement knowledge with process enhancement expertise. The focus is streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving overall procurement operational performance, especially the Procure-to-Pay performance. This role will also play a key part in assessing technology opportunities to automate P2P and Sourcing workflows and will contribute to system implementation efforts.
Responsibilities:
Analyze existing procurement processes to identify areas for improvement, including P2P, Sourcing, Vendor Onboarding and Management, Contracting and Contract Lifecycle Management.
Utilize process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or other relevant frameworks to improve and design optimized processes.
Lead identified improvement activities with the Procurement and/or P2P process areas in collaboration with the other functions within the organization such as Accounts Payable, Legal and Tax.
Develop process maps, value stream maps, and other visual tools to document current and future state processes.
Collaborate with key stakeholders across the organization to understand their needs and requirements and ensure that process improvement aligns with business objectives.
Support the implementation and enhancement of procurement and finance systems by gathering requirements, participating in testing, and providing feedback.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with procurement processes, such as supplier risk, contract risk and compliance risk.
Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices in procurement technology and process improvement.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree and/or procurement certifications is a plus).
5+ years of progressive experience in Operations consulting, Procurement, and supply chain process development.
Experience with Source-to-Pay platforms such as Coupa (preferred), Jaggaer, GEP or Ariba is required.
Experience in Procurement (P2P, Sourcing/Contracting) Process development and optimization is required.
Experience supporting or leading software implementation or enhancement projects.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Visio, Word, PowerPoint) with strong documentation and analytical skills.
Experience in workflow automation and data visualization tools such as Alteryx and Tableau is a plus.
Strong facilitation and organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Effective communicator who can work cross-functionally and influence process improvements.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
It is impossible to list every requirement for, or responsibility of, any position. Similarly, we cannot identify all the skills a position may require since job responsibilities and the Company’s needs may change over time. Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description. The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Benefits & Perks:
Company-Paid Benefits: 100% Employer-Paid Medical in our High Deductible Health Plan, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and their families, 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Life insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
401(k): Company will match 100% of your contributions up to 6%
Optional Employee-Paid Benefits: Medical insurance in our PPO plan and a variety of other benefits such as Health Savings Accounts (with Company Contribution!), Flexible Spending Accounts, Supplemental Life Insurance, Wellhub and more.
Time Off: 25 days of Paid Time Off plus 12 company holidays
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
NORTHMARK STRATEGIES LLC IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COMPANY'S POLICY IS NOT TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE BASED ON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, MARITAL STATUS, MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DISABILITY, AND GENETIC INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. THE FIRM ALSO PROHIBITS HARASSMENT OF APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES BASED ON ANY OF THESE PROTECTED CATEGORIES.