Purchasing / Contract Administration Manager

Whitney National Bank is the oldest continuously operating bank in New Orleans and a banking industry leader in the Gulf South. With assets over $8 billion and locations in five Gulf Coast states, Whitney still represents what it did at its founding: solid business experience, sound ethical values, strong capital and careful customer attention. Whitney offers an excellent benefits and compensation package, as well as opportunities for career growth and development.

The Purchasing Manager manages and administers corporate purchasing activities, with particular emphasis on the management and administration of non-technology contracts. Will also assist with department capital/operating budget and with updating department policy/procedures. Must have strong corporate experience in total cost analysis, contract administration and management for both insourced and outsourced products and services; must have prior staff management experience; must be able to develop requests for proposals, solicit bids, analyze quotations and make recommendations.
REQUIREMENTS
• College Degree in business administration, finance, and/or equivalent experience
• 7 years related work and management experience for a corporation, that includes working knowledge of: cost effective and efficient purchasing methods; electronic commerce purchasing; bid processes and negotiations; purchasing software systems; best business purchasing practices.
• 5 years contract administration and negotiation experience
• Banking/financial services experience is preferred but not required
• Certified Purchasing Professional designation is preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Professional Office, including Word, Access, Excel, and timeline tracking, and other current purchasing software
• Strong consultation skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent communications skills
• Excellent accounting and finance skills
• Ability to lead, direct and motivate staff, and to interact effectively with management and other departments, as evidenced by previous managerial experience