Procurement Specialist 3

Summary: The main function of a Procurement Specialist is to lead in determining and managing the sourcing strategy within a defined category or sub categories, identifying and engaging with senior stakeholders. The manager will oversee the sourcing process and materials/reports for management, as well as provide sourcing and procurement advice to business areas. Job Responsibilities: • Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements and to define and implement the category strategy, plans and processes for sourcing goods and services. • Maintain a detailed knowledge and understanding of the business drivers and have a comprehensive understanding of how they affect the business strategy. • Act as a subject matter expert on procurement policies, processes and best practice. • Manage key sourcing activities for business projects, ensuring timely delivery and budgeting with appropriate risk management. • Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key existing strategic suppliers and identify potential new partners. • Monitor compliance with the business' sourcing process, acting as an internal consultant for each stage in the process. • Develop category or sub-category strategy, plans, sourcing pipelines. Skills: • strong communication skills, interpersonal skills and negotiation skills • strong analytical and decision-making skills • Understanding of procurement and sourcing techniques and supply chain management • Experience in procurement or purchasing Education/Experience: • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field • 5-7 years experience

salary: $32.12 - $37.12 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements and to define and implement the category strategy, plans and processes for sourcing goods and services.
• Maintain a detailed knowledge and understanding of the business drivers and have a comprehensive understanding of how they affect the business strategy.
• Act as a subject matter expert on procurement policies, processes and best practice.
• Manage key sourcing activities for business projects, ensuring timely delivery and budgeting with appropriate risk management.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key existing strategic suppliers and identify potential new partners.
• Monitor compliance with the business' sourcing process, acting as an internal consultant for each stage in the process.
• Develop category or sub-category strategy, plans, sourcing pipelines.

Skills

• Specialist

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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This posting is open for thirty (30) days.