Sr. Procurement Specialist

Description:

• Independently complete administrative tasks and projects in support of procurement and logistical transactions for the goods, materials and services required by company
• Manage the day-to-day administration of contracts, purchase orders and associated invoices between Suppliers, Contractors, Consultants and the company
• Interact daily with company team Developers, Engineers, Regulatory, and Management members
• Contract Development and Administration
• Create Purchase Requisitions and contracts
• Support Procurement efforts in all administrative requirements (document preparation, mailing, filing, research, invoice reconciliation, notices, system requirements)
• Prepare quotation analysis
• Receive and distribute Proposals and bids
• Maintain Sourcing files and data regarding material and service suppliers
• Update computer databases/system with contract documents
• Pre-qualify suppliers
• Monitor PO Acknowledgements
• Promote cost savings with customers
• Assist in relationship management
• Read spreadsheets, Insurance Certificates
• Understand and prepare budgets, budget reports and supporting documentation
• Conduct market research and analysis
• Supplier Management/ Vendor Relations
• Process data and deliverables from new and alternative supplier/contractor sources.
• Maintain a supplier performance evaluation system
• Monitor and expedite PO/Contract deliverables
• Monitor status via contact with customers and suppliers/contractors
• Ensure audit compliance of purchasing process
• Assist and facilitate internal and external audit requests

Qualification:

• High School diploma required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• At least 4 years of experience performing this specific job function and requires minimal managerial oversight/direction.
• Procurement experience valuable
• Supply chain experience
• Microsoft Proficiency required
• High level written and verbal skills required
• Excel spreadsheets
• Interpersonal skills and organizational skills
• Verbal and Written Communication Skills and reading for comprehension

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.