Progress Software Corp. Work Values

Daily Duties at Progress Software Corp.:

- Directed a staff of 4 category managers that drove cost reduction and supplier optimization initiatives. - Oversaw the Office Services function that was responsible for, among other things, Cafeteria Services, Mail and Copy Center, and Global Printing Services. ob responsibilities for a procurement director include identifying needs and potential suppliers, soliciting bids, reviewing bids and selecting suppliers, negotiating and awarding contracts, accepting delivery of products and inspecting the products, paying suppliers and maintaining vendor relationships. Other duties may include identifying potential cost savings, developing and overseeing budget, ensuring compliance with rules and regulations and overseeing procurement staff. In addition to education and previous experience, employers may seek personal attributes in a candidate that include strong computer skills, analytical skills, budgeting and strategic planning experience and problem-solving skills.

What they like about Progress Software Corp.:

Working for a company with an emphasis on social values and helping society is a clear and important priority for you - a critical factor in who you choose to work for. In contrast to other factors, you place an organization's reputation for fairness and concern for the community above most other aspects of the company. As you search for a new job opportunity, it is usually possible to find out if the company is involved in the community and/or if it is addressing problems and issues in society. Pay special attention to non-profit organizations and those specifically involved in social action. Moreover, speaking with current and former employees should enlighten you to perceptions of the fairness of the company's leaders and the treatment of employees.

Tags

Contract Negotiations , Process Optimization, Turnarounds, Probllem Resolution, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Purchasing, Global Supply Management, Supplier Performance Optimization, Consulting, Logistics, Cost Reduction, Process Improvement, Market Analysis, Needs Assessment, Change Management, Presentations, Social Media, Ecommerce, Outsourcing, Insourcing, Cost Benefit Analysis, Expense Control, Start Ups, Distribution, Project Management, Inventory Management, Vendor Relations, Customer Service, Recruiting, Team Leadership, Motivation, Strategic Planning, Employee Engagement, International Business, Restructuring, Talent Management, Policy Development, Performance Management, Operations Management, Risk Management, Sr. Director, Supply Management, Director, Corporate Procurement Director, Director Corporate Procurement, Global Indirect Sourcing Leader, Group Procurement Manager, Global Sourcing Manager, Procurement Consultant, Corporate Purchasing, Materials Management, Divisional Procurement Manager, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains

Skills

P&L responsibilities, Ecommerce Strategy and digital marketing channels optimization - SEO, SEM, email, affiliates - for high-profile accounts., Technology Solutions, Software Implementation, Leadership

These are some of the questions we asked our climbers about their experiences with Progress Software Corp.: