Join the worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different, play different.

　　The Senior Group Procurement Manager will be responsible to drive procurement initiatives for agreed categories to make sure that we optimize sourcing for these categories on local, regional and group level. Build analysis and use data to create and execute cost-efficient procurement operational plans and strategies. The Procurement Manager’s duty is to discover the best ways to cut procurement expenses, so that the company can invest in growth and people .

　　What you’ll do as a Senior Group Procurement Manager

　　Gain Category Expertise – understand the commodity, spend and the market trends.

　　Lead the procurement process from identifying suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of materials.

　　Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure long-term partnerships and favorable terms.

　　Continuously evaluate and monitor supplier performance to identify opportunities for improvement and cost savings.

　　Create and/or apply tools and processes to record and maintain master data.

　　Develop and maintain performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of procurement processes.

　　Transform spend data or large databases into key insights and opportunities to decrease expenditure.

　　Monitor market trends and stay up to date on new developments and innovations in procurement processes and technology.

　　Coordinate for best practices in strategic sourcing and procurement that align with stakeholders.

　　Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

　　Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize cost, quality, and performance with commercial suppliers.

　　Guarantee appropriate communication, reporting and cooperation with all stakeholders.

　　We’re looking for a Senior Group Procurement Manager with:

　　Master’s degree in finance, Economics, Supply Chain/Procurement or Business, preferred.

　　5-7 years’ experience working as a as a Procurement Manager, Procurement Officer or Head of Procurement; in a multi division environment.

　　Strong leadership skills.

　　Excellent negotiations and networking skills.

　　Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market.

　　Experience in collecting and analyzing data.

　　Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

　　Detailed experience with SAP or other ERP systems.

　　Expertise in MS Office (Excel, Word, PPT and Outlook)

　　Experience working independently and, in a team, setting.

　　Benefits a Senior Group Procurement Manager Can Expect from Cartamundi:

　　Competitive pay

　　Climate controlled facility

　　401(k) with company match

　　Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one.

　　HSA (Health Savings Account) and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)

　　Life insurance

　　Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

　　Paid time off

　　Tuition reimbursement

　　Employee discounts on daycare, gym memberships, travel, and much more

　　Physical requirements and working conditions:

　　Our manufacturing Plant is comprised of enclosed office and manufacturing space. This position requires the ability to:

　　Move throughout the entire facility to attend to various issues.

　　Work effectively in teams across functional groups with strong communication skills and the ability to lead.

　　Perform sedentary work on various computer systems.

　　This Senior Group Procurement Manager position is located on-site in our East Longmeadow, MA facility.

　　Apply today and discover the magic of making a difference at Cartamundi!

　　Cartamundi does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS dhs.gov/e-verify.

　　Candidates must be 18 years old to work for Cartamundi.

　　No agencies please. No sponsorship available.

　　About Cartamundi:

　　At Cartamundi, we're all united by our common belief that world is better with play. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different and play different. To us, it is not just an activity. It is a guiding mindset that reminds us to have fun, to be fair, to connect with people – across cultures and generations – and to embrace shared experiences.

　　We are a worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions.

　　Our owned brand portfolio includes a suite of heritage brands which go back as far as 1848, including global brands like Bicycle®, HRO®, Bee®, Copag®, Shuffle® and many locally loved brands. These brands combine craftsmanship with innovation as the basis for their continued relevance and positive contribution to the local communities that love and use these brands.

　　At Cartamundi, we have significant expertise in printing; our presses have been running since 1765. Today, our company has become the largest playing cards and board game manufacturer in the world and the trusted partner of leading toy companies. We make well-known brands such as Monopoly®, Uno®, Magic: The Gathering®, Guess Who ®, Pokémon®, Trivial Pursuit® every day.

　　As we look into the future and how entertainment evolves, we are bringing the digital world to the physical world and vice versa. We have a dedicated team of experts that is looking into future technologies, products, applications that can get our consumers and communities to truly live different and play different.

　　We are still a family-owned company with headquarters in Belgium and have a global network of 16 manufacturing facilities, 6 design centers, 1 digital studio and 1 global R&D center.