Business Development Manager

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Under the direction of the EVP Development & Technology, the Business Development Manager responsibilities include strategizing to find cost-effective deals and suppliers. The Business Development Manager is responsible for discovering the best ways to contract with customers and cut procurement expenses, so that the company can invest in growth and people. Additionally, the Business Development Manager will be responsible for all contract compliance and credentials which meet agreements and regulatory requirements to ensure that our operations and business transactions follow all relevant legal and internal rules.

Procurement

• Develops, hones and executes new improved procurement strategies across all channels of purchasing.
• Discovers profitable suppliers and initiates business and organization partnerships.
• Negotiates with external vendors to secure advantageous terms.
• Manages every aspect of the supply chain and notifies the senior management team of any possible obstacles to ideal efficiency.
• Institutes policies and procedures for collecting and reporting key metrics that will reduce our overall expenses while increasing productivity.
• Collaborates with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company.
• Performs cost analysis and sets appropriate benchmarks.
• Performs risk management for supply contracts and agreements.
• Creates policies and procedures for risk management and mitigation.

Compliance

• Develops and implements an effective legal compliance program.
• Creates sound internal controls and monitor adherence to them.
• Proactively audit processes, practices and documents to identify weaknesses.
• Evaluates business activities (e.g. investments) to assess compliance risks.
• Collaborates with external auditors and HR when needed.
• Educates and trains employees on regulations and industry practices.
• Addresses employee concerns or questions on legal compliance.
• Keeps abreast of internal standards and business goals.
• duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration or relevant field required.
• Proven work experience as Procurement Manager and/or Compliance Manager.
• Knowledge of legal requirements and controls (e.g. Anti-Money Laundering, or AML).
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market.
• Strong writing skills
• Proven work experience in negotiations and networking.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, databases and information systems.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Familiarity with business and financial principles and practices.
• Prior experience in collecting and analyzing data.
• United States citizenship.
• 18 years of age at the time of application submission.

Hiring Requirements

• Valid PERC card obtained within 90 days of date of hire.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Must be able to work standard hours with occasional weekends and/or evenings.

Benefits Package

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage, 401K
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program