Purchasing Manager Salary in Des Moines, IA

College Board - FinanceRemoteAbout the TeamThe Procurement team at College Board is a group of 10 highly skilled professionals who support the purchasing needs of all divisions across the organization. Our extensive category coverage encompasses a wide range of areas such as contingent workforce, building and construction projects, enterprise software systems, contact centers, custom consulting engagements, and cloud services. Our category managers work directly with leaders from all parts of the business to help define and deliver College Board products and services. We are transforming our business at a rapid pace and the Procurement team plays a crucial role in shaping and driving this change. About the OpportunityAs one of our Category Managers, you will be responsible for executing vendor relationship, strategic sourcing, and contract management activities in support of multiple College Board divisions. You will implement sourcing strategies, engage in comprehensive industry and supplier research, manage the bidding and RFP process. You'll oversee vendor selection, contract negotiations and supplier performance management activities to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms. To ensure success, you will collaborate closely with College Board Programs and Service units to competitively source products and services in support of our mission and financial objectives. Your strategic and proactive mindset, coupled with operational excellence, is the key driver of success in this role.In this role, you will:Collaborate with business partners to drive value (40%)Collaborate within the Procurement organization and support divisions across College Board in identifying and securing service providers to meet their business prioritiesPartner with business unit stakeholders to identify vendors and determine work streams where price competition would be beneficial and coordinate RFI's, RFP's and RFQ's to ensure ideal vendor selectionBring industry benchmarks, expertise, knowledge of trends, and other third-party data to prepare for vendor selection and negotiationExecute agreements and manage vendors (40%)Lead vendor negotiations to ensure that College Board contracts at competitive prices and favorable terms with an emphasis on the current supply baseManage the process to review and negotiate contract documents, coordinating resources in Legal, Governance, Risk and Compliance and CB business units; Review and redline terms and conditions to ensure maximum value and minimum riskAnticipate and manage contingencies and dependencies, ensuring proactive planning and real-time analytical thinking during intense periods of deliveryOwn and manage critical vendor relationships for timely issue escalation; Work with vendors to resolve performance issues and drive improvements as necessaryImprove our support and performance (20%)Utilize P2P tools like Workday, Concur and Strategic Sourcing to establish and help improve operational processes from project intake to invoice approvalsPractice continuous improvement and strengthen the value proposition for internal clients and improve key performance as measured by KPIs that are important to key constituentsAnalyze division spend data to and identify and generate cost savingsAbout YouYou have:7+ years of procurement-related experience and expertise working in evaluating contractual terms and conditionsStrong industry experience and track record of evaluating contractual terms and conditions, negotiating with multiple service providers (e.g., supply chain, consultants, hardware/software providers, social media influencers, large contact centers, print & publications, marketing services, online advertising, photography/videography, and promotional products)Superior quantitative and qualitative analytical skillsProven track record of negotiating large multi-year contracts and negotiating with various vendors essential for delivery at high scaleExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to foster positive and productive working relationships at all organizational levels and vendor communityInitiative and an ability to work in a self-directed environmentExperience with contract management, P2P systems, and toolsA bachelor's degree in business, management, finance, supply chain management or related work experience preferredProficiency with Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)Ability to travel 4-6 times a yearYou must be authorized to work in the USAbout Our Benefits and CompensationCollege Board offers a competitive benefits and compensation program that attracts top talent looking to make a difference in education. As a self-sustaining non-profit, we believe in compensating employees equitably in relation to each other, their qualifications, their impact, and the relevant market.The hiring range for a new employee in this position is $76,000 to $125,000.College Board differentiates salaries by location so where you live will narrow the portion of this range in which you can expect a salary.Your salary will be carefully determined based on your location, relevant experience, the external labor market, and the pay of College Board employees in similar roles. College Board strives to provide our best offer up front based on this criteria.Your salary is only one part of all that College Board offers, including but not limited to:A comprehensive package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families and promote education. Our robust benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, pet insurance, tuition assistance, retirement benefits, and moreRecognition of exceptional performance through annual bonuses, salary growth over time through market increases, and opportunities for merit raises and promotions based on increased scope of responsibilityA job that matters, a team that cares, and a place to learn, innovate and thriveYou can expect to have transparent conversations about benefits and compensation with our recruiters throughout your application process.About Our ProcessApplication review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filledWhile the hiring process may vary, it generally includes resume and application submission, recruiter phone screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise and/or panel interview, and reference checks. This is an approximately 8-week process#LI-NB1#LI-REMOTE

Are you looking for a part-time job that allows you the flexibility to set a schedule that works with your busy life and has unlimited earnings potential? Then join RetailData's growing and diverse Field Representative Team! We are seeking individuals to join our team who are self-motivated, detail oriented and most importantly dependable. We have been the leading provider of retail intelligence to the largest retailers in the world for over 30 years and have growing demands for additional Field Representatives to help us to collect critical retail information such as pricing, promotion, and merchandising data. What will you be doing? On the agreed schedule that you set in partnership with your manager, you will be asked use our company app to record prescribed product information. There will be specific criteria that you will be asked to follow to capture information such as item prices, displayed promotions and potentially pictures of product merchandising and/or displays. Once you have successfully met the criteria of the project you simply transmit the file electronically to our corporate office for review and packaging to our clients. What does RetailData Offer You ? A comprehensive initial training program to ensure you fully understand the expectations of the position. Competitive productivity-based compensation that has a guaranteed minimum with unlimited upside as you increase your aptitude and proficiency in completing projects for the company. As a part-time team member, you are offered identity theft protection, pet insurance, and 401k with match after 6 months and 750 hours worked. Employee stock purchase after 1 year of service. Optimized, flexible work schedules that enable a healthy work-life balance. Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement. Opportunities for employee learning and development. What Does RetailData Require? At least 18 years of age. High school diploma, or equivalent. Smartphone with ability to download company pricing app and collect work assignments. Valid driver's license, clean driving record, reliable transportation, and valid automobile insurance. Reliability to start and finish assignments on time with the detail needed to satisfy the project criteria. Ability to stand throughout the work shift and lift up to 40 pounds intermittently. Willingness to work in cold temperatures associated with grocery store refrigerator and freezer cases as some projects required collection of items in these store aisles. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: RetailData is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.RetailData partners with the largest retailers in the world to provide competitive intelligence solutions. With consumers dynamically shifting their purchasing patterns between the various in-store and e-commerce sales channels, we are perpetually innovating new solutions and products to meet client needs. Our industry-leading expertise in price, assortment and promotional data sets, in conjunction with our expansive technology and analytics platforms, has positioned us perfectly to help retailers navigate these unprecedented retail changes.

College Board - College Readiness Assessments / Institutional Assessment Management100% Remote (anticipated travel of 2-3 times/month)About the TeamThe College Readiness Assessments (CRA) division, comprised of approximately 40 mission-driven individuals, annually delivers the SAT Suite of Assessments (SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT10, and PSAT 8/9). The SAT Suite connects students to a wide range of post-high school opportunities, including scholarships, career, and college. We are committed to working with states, districts, schools, and community organizations to bring the opportunities that the SAT Suite provides to all students. As of Spring 2024, our assessments are now fully digital.Within CRA, the Institutional Assessment Management team is focused on day-to-day programmatic ownership of our in-school model that offers the full SAT Suite to students during the school day. Through deep understanding of the market dynamics of our States, Districts, and Schools, our seven-person team drives the use of the SAT Suite as a large-scale assessment at the state and district level. About the OpportunityAs Director, Institutional Assessment Management, you will play a critical role in the continued evolution of the digital SAT Suite. You will manage the day-to-day institutional purchasing policies and processes, business proposal development, and product functionality to support the use of the SAT Suite as a large-scale assessment at the state and district level. You are self-motivated and will use your proven ability to execute and move projects forward as you develop, influence, and implement strategies to secure new business and retain current customers. You will work closely with other College Board divisions like State and District Partnerships, Operations, Technology, Communications, Assessment Design and Development, Psychometrics, Research, and Legal.In this role, you will:Client Engagement and Business Development (65%)Build and maintain deep relationships with the largest state/district customers of the SAT SuiteSupport implementation of institutional purchasing models, policies, and processesSupport and implement a plan to ensure K-12 stakeholders are provided with information, communications, resources, and training to support their use of the SAT Suite of Assessments in collaboration with other teamsSupport and craft business proposals for competitive RFPs and RFIsInternal Collaboration and Product Development (35%)Develop and demonstrate a deep, thorough knowledge of College Board's SAT Suite of Assessments including program features, policies, platforms, systems, and dataProvide market intelligence to support general product development, roadmap prioritization, and administration policiesOrganize and facilitate cross-divisional meetings with key stakeholders to prioritize and manage the delivery of psychometric and assessment design related resources and reportsMaintain a deep level of knowledge related to education policy at the federal and state levels, with an emphasis on assessment, accountability, privacy, and fundingAbout YouYou have:7+ years of relevant and progressive experience in education or a related fieldDirect experience in strategic client engagement, product management, consultative sales and/or federal/state accountability ideally focused on products within the K-12 education spaceDeep knowledge of assessments; experience with College Board SAT Suite preferredDemonstrated experience collaborating in a cross-functional environment, managing expectations with internal and external stakeholdersPassion for education and deep commitment to the College Board's mission of promoting educational equity, access, and excellence for all studentsDemonstrated ability to build deep and meaningful relationships that influence others to action Strong organization and prioritization skills and the proven ability to move forward multiple time-sensitive projects in concert, both independently and as a member of the teamAdept problem-solving skills, including using data to inform decisions and actionsAbility to travel 2-3 times a month to external client sites and College Board officesBachelor's degree requiredAuthorization to work in the United StatesAbout Our ProcessApplication review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filledWhile the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone/video screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise and/or panel interview, and reference checks. This is an approximately 8-week processAbout Our Benefits and CompensationCollege Board offers a competitive benefits and compensation program that attracts top talent looking to make a difference in education. As a self-sustaining non-profit, we believe in compensating employees equitably in relation to each other, their qualifications, their impact, and the relevant market.The hiring range for a new employee in this position is $76,000 to $125,000. College Board differentiates salaries by location so where you live will narrow the portion of this range in which you can expect a salary.Your salary will be carefully determined based on your location, relevant experience, the external labor market, and the pay of College Board employees in similar roles. College Board strives to provide our best offer up front based on these criteria.Your salary is only one part of all that College Board offers, including but not limited to:A comprehensive package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families and promote education. Our robust benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, pet insurance, tuition assistance, retirement benefits, and moreRecognition of exceptional performance through annual bonuses, salary growth over time through market increases, and opportunities for merit raises and promotions based on increased scope of responsibilityA job that matters, a team that cares, and a place to learn, innovate and thriveYou can expect to have transparent conversations about benefits and compensation with our recruiters throughout your application process.About Our CultureOur community matters, and we strive to practice and improve our culture daily. Here are some headlines:We are motivated to positively impact the educational and career trajectories of millions of students a year.We prioritize building a diverse and inclusive team where every employee can thrive, and every voice is heard.We welcome staff to join any or all six of our affinity groups: ARISE (Alliance for Asian Retention, Inclusion, Success, and Engagement; DIASPORA (Alliance for Pan-African Success and Achievement); Pride (alliance for LGBTQ+ staff and allies); Resilience (alliance for Native staff and advocates); SALSA (Staff Alliance for Latinx Success and Achievement); and WIN (Women's Impact Network).We value learning and growth; we offer formal and informal ways to lead through your superpowers, sharpen your strengths, and meet your development goals.We know that our impact is strongest together. Our College Board Cares program offers all staff up to $1,000 annual match against partner non-profit organizations.We offer a transparent approach to promotions and merit raises, annual performance-based bonuses, and how to grow your career here over time.#LI-MS1#LI-REMOTE

Job Description: ?The Technical Accountant prepares consolidated, combined and individual financial and business-related accounting reports and analyses in such areas as revenue, operating expenses, depreciation, investment, non-controlling interest and income taxes. Responsibilities may include preparing and analyzing consolidated and individual 10-year business plans and forecasts, preparing non-controlling interest provisions, providing general ledger support through the completion of journal entries, posting and reconciling general ledger, purchasing, inventory and accounts payable transactions, preparing supporting documentation and assisting in the development of accounting policies and procedures. Responsibilities: ?Complete journal entries. Verify and prepare supporting documentation associated with journal entry preparation. Maintain general ledger detail and complete monthly reconciliations of numerous accounts and activities. (25%) Prepare and analyze consolidated and individual financial statements, including the cash flow statement, forecasts and variance analyses for assigned entities and their non-controlling interest owners, if any. (15%) Provide technical input by assisting and analyzing the development of the business plans and other financial models. Work with the managers and staff to prepare the weekly forecast and may include work on the annual 10- year business plans. Provide reporting and analysis to identify and explain variances. (15%) Prepare periodic sales and use tax returns assigned entities, including the assistance and completion of periodic audits and reconciliation of appropriate transactions. (5%) Perform the role of authorization for expenditure (AFE) administrator by tracking and maintaining AFEs for proper approval, authorized amounts, asset disposals and further analysis. (5%) Prepare consolidated and individual financial statements with footnotes for required audits. (10%) Coordinate and help facilitate required audits. (10%) Prepare and reconcile non-controlling interest accounting provisions, if any, for assigned entities. (5%) Perform special projects and developing appropriate financial models as necessary. (10%) Act as a resource/lead for accountants, senior accountants or interns in reviewing work and providing information to enhance co-workers’ knowledge and skills. (5%) Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. Qualifications: ?Bachelor's degree in accounting. Master’s degree and CPA preferred. Four or more years of experience in accounting, with emphasis in financial analysis. Accounting/finance skills to apply generally accepted accounting principles in preparing financial statements and reports. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Personal computer skills; proficiency in Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint; some experience with Oracle or related financial software, demonstrated ability to understand and utilize computer systems. Leadership abilities, effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.About Us: BHE Renewables owns interests in several independent power projects in the U.S. BHE Renewables owns solar, wind, geothermal, hydro and natural gas projects that largely sell their output to regulated utilities. The company’s portfolio includes projects and assets in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York and Texas. BHE Renewables is building a first-of-its-kind solar-powered microgrid that will be the start of an aerospace manufacturing hub in West Virginia. Job InfoJob Identification: 10001111 Job Category: FinancePosting Date: 04/12/2024, 03:06 PM Apply Before: 04/29/2024, 03:06 PMJob Schedule: Full timeLocations: 4299 NW Urbandale Drive, Urbandale, IA, 50322, US | (Hybrid)Salary Range: 76200-89600Business: BHE Renewables, LLCPI240130513

Job Description?As the most senior professional, acts with considerable latitude regarding the best course of action for the business for the assigned commoditie(s). Leads cross functional teams to develop commodity strategies, category plans and forecasting to achieve total cost improvements, lead time reductions and coordination of purchases. Establishes and maintains working relationships with suppliers and continually develops lists of approved suppliers for use by the company based on an understanding of driving market forces. Aligns with supply chain and engineering groups to create and manage short- and long-term goals and mitigate any risk associated with the commodity. The position involves contact with the general public, suppliers, leadership and co-workers across the BHE businesses.Responsibilities?Prepare and initiate strategic and robust plans to ensure positive value through a systematic approach for a specific group of products. This includes inventory management, lead-time reductions, lower costs, risk reduction and quality assessments. Lead internal customers across multiple business units and affiliated companies to review complex material and service requirements and forecasts for assigned commodities and develop and follow a procurement strategy to meet those needs. Assist and advise departments in preparing harmonized and optimized specifications for all procurement activities including materials and services as requested and locating qualified sources for required materials and/or services. (45%) Negotiate and prepare contracts for significant projects and transactions of significant complexity or where significant variance from standard terms and conditions are required. (20%) Set procurement strategy for assigned commodities, including but not limited to: new supplier qualification, negotiation strategy, commodity index linking and management and forecasting. (15%) Analyze procurement activities and highly complex purchase requisitions to identify areas of strategic sourcing with a goal to maximize leverage, reduce the cost of goods and services, improve processes, and strengthen the company position when negotiating with suppliers and contractors. (5%) Expedite purchase orders as necessary and ensure appropriate personnel are informed of status. (5%) Implement beneficial procurement plans and aggregation activities with other Berkshire Hathaway Energy businesses. (5%) Lead sourcing events across multiple business units or across affiliated companies to a successful and timely conclusion in support of the strategic commodity plan. (5%) Design and provide customer assistance for any system or process sponsored by the procurement department. This can include training to co-workers within and outside the department. Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department and the company. Administer supplier audits, site reviews and any supply breakdowns due to not meeting expectations agreed upon by supplier. Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned including duties of the buyer. May act on behalf of procurement leadership upon request. Provides functional leadership to buyers, procurement specialists and other supply chain staff.Qualifications?Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, supply chain management, finance or related field or equivalent work experience. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.) Five years of technical experience with the assigned commodity within a utility, manufacturing or industrial type company, including one year in a senior technical/ leadership role. Candidates who possess accredited purchasing/APICS/ISM certification, Lean/SixSigma experience and/or proven process improvement backgrounds will be preferred. Experience within purchasing, on-line requisitioning, on-line spend management systems and inventory systems will be preferred. Consistently practices effective communication skills including listening, verbal and writing skills to process information timely and accurately. Proven ability to negotiate and persuade. Excellent interpersonal skills, a customer service focus and the ability to work as a member in a team oriented environment. This includes the ability to provide instruction, guidance and information to others. Strong personal computer skills such as Word and Excel, plus basic knowledge and ability in software packages such as PowerPoint and Visio. The ability to create documents and maintain information in department-specific software packages. Proficiency in keying and software program features based on required assessments. Ability to read and interpret complex technical documents. Project management skills to plan workflow including an ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently, coordinate assignments and resolve conflicting demands. Demonstrated ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, the general public and employees at all levels. Ability to deal with abstract and concrete concepts and to define obscure and incomplete problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Leadership skills to effectively resolve problems involving personnel, accounting, inventory and purchasing situations. Able to conceptualize and develop creative alternatives to problem resolution. Ability to travel overnight as required. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. .JOB INFOJob Identification 10001079 Job Category Supply Chain Posting Date 04/15/2024, 10:32 PM Apply Before 05/19/2024, 10:32 PM Job Schedule Full time Job Shift Day Locations 4124 NW Urbandale Dr, Urbandale, IA, 50322, US Salary Range $100,700-$118,400 Business MidAmerican Energy Company PI239784224