Procurement Lead Specialist

THE ROLE Work with internal business partner to anticipate and plan the acquisition strategy for goods and services at the best overall value to MFS. Provide analysis to assist with decision making and to support your negotiations with suppliers. Using discretion and judgment, while following established procedures, you will bid and coordinate the timely and accurate processing of company procurement requests. WHAT YOU WILL DO Leading the establishment of relationships and open communications with internal customer in order to identify sourcing opportunities. Works with business to understand requirements, determine appropriate vendor, obtain bids and provide analysis. Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers. Reviews purchase requests for completeness and proper authorizations prior to creating and issuing purchase orders to suppliers. Oversees multiple special projects or analysis. Oversees Procurement programs, for example, Procurement Card Program or Office Supply Program. Oversee Supplier relations. Identifies issues and works with Suppliers to resolve problems that arise. Review and supervise the work of less senior Procurement teammates. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Bachelors degree or equivalent experience. 5-6+ years of Procurement or related experience. Experienced negotiator. Demonstrate ability to effectively manage high-volume workload and complex priorities. Be action oriented with superior attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Excellent communication (oral and written), analytical, customer service, problem solving and presentation skills. Experience with Microsoft applications including Excel and SharePoint. Compensation Base Salary Range: $70,000.00 – $101,000.00. This position is eligible for competitive incentive bonus. In addition to the salary, we also offer significant and competitive incentive compensation based on both individual and company performance. Benefits MFS contributes an amount equal to 15% of your base salary to your retirement account that is separate from the company-sponsored 401(k). Education Assistance: MFS contributes $100 monthly up to $10,000 lifetime maximum directly to loan provider. Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement up to $8,000 annually. Education Assistance: Access to discounted tutors and college coaches. Generous time off and fully paid leaves including 20-weeks for maternity, 12-weeks for parental and caregiver leaves. Choice of medical and dental plans and an employer contribution into the Health Savings Account. Tax-deferred commuter benefits and flexible spending accounts (medical & dependent care). Wellness Programs: robust wellness webinars, employee assistance program with a focus on mental health, subsidized fitness benefit via Wellhub, where you can workout at gyms, studios and boutique fitness locations near you, join virtual personal training sessions and access a wide variety of well-being apps. Work Environment MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting. Accessibility and Accommodation If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact MFS at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance. Equal Opportunity Employer MFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. Employees and applicants of MFS will not be subject to harassment on the basis of their status. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited. Please see the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal document, linked for your reference. #J-18808-Ljbffr MFS International Australia Pty Ltd