Indirect Procurement Specialist

Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity. We believe in career development and empowering our employees. Not only do we provide career coaches internally, but we offer many training opportunities to expand your knowledge base! We have highly competitive benefits with a variety of HMO and PPO options. We have company 401k match along with an Employee Stock Purchase Program. We have tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and even start employees off with 16 days of paid time off plus holidays. We offer wellness courses and have highly engaged employee resource groups. Come join the Neo team and be part of our amazing World Class Culture! NeoGenomics has an opening for an Indirect Procurement Specialist who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow. Now that you know what we're looking for in talent, let us tell you why you'd want to work at NeoGenomics: As an employer, we promise to provide you with a purpose driven mission in which you have the opportunity to save lives by improving patient care through the exceptional work you perform. Together, we will become the world's leading cancer reference laboratory. Position Summary Under limited supervision and direction, the Indirect Procurement Specialist negotiates and acquires materials, scientific equipment, and services to optimally meet the needs of the operations of the business. Core Responsibilities Source and negotiate competitive cost solutions for individual or RFQ level requests in a timely manner that best supports the core objectives of the company, including quality and delivery requirements. Evaluate vendor services and quotes to identify the most desirable suppliers. Utilize expertise by providing alternative product solutions or recommendations in competitive situations or when a functional equivalent is permitted. Build and maintain supplier relationships and provide insight into supplier performance; work with suppliers to resolve any quality, price, delivery and invoice discrepancies. Continue to improve purchase price to meet the organization’s financial goals for existing products and supplier relationships. Build and maintain collaborative relationships within NeoGenomics to understand current and future business needs on a timely basis. Negotiate deals and contracts with suppliers based on business requirements, including pricing, quantity, and delivery schedules. Use data to drive decisions and provide market/competitive feedback while supporting the organization and providing visibility and accessibility to supplier metrics, tools and processes. Develop category strategies and provide strategic insight on supplier risks. Additional Responsibilities All other duties as assigned by Sr. Manager, Category Management & Strategic Sourcing or VP Global Procurement & Supply Chain. Position Expectations Achieves desired level of competency and accuracy for the main department processes and responsibilities of assigned position, as defined in established SOPs. Works productively and efficiently to achieve company and departmental goals. Communicates effectively with all levels of staff. Adheres to NeoGenomics Laboratories core values, safety, compliance, and Company policies and procedures. Experience, Education and Qualifications 4-year degree in business or related field. 4+ years of relevant supply chain experience Strong computer skills, including all Microsoft Office programs with Advanced Excel skills. Ability to multi-task in a growing, dynamic environment. Ability to think creatively, highly-driven and self-motivated. Experienced at building positive relationships with people and teams across a broad, diverse organization. Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. The highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized. Advanced knowledge of standard purchasing and negotiating practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr