Procurement Associate

Procurement Associate

The Procurement Associate is responsible for managing the end-to-end supplier onboarding process while supporting procurement operations across the business. This role partners with internal stakeholders including Legal, Risk & Compliance, Finance, Operations and business teams to ensure suppliers are onboarded efficiently, compliantly and in accordance with company policies. The Procurement Associate serves as the primary point of contact for supplier onboarding, coordinating vendor due diligence, contracting, approvals, system setup and supplier communications. The role also supports procurement initiatives through reporting, process improvements, supplier data management and procurement administration to deliver an efficient supplier experience while reducing risk and improving operational effectiveness.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this position. The employee may be asked to perform other duties and responsibilities, as necessary.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• 3-5 years of experience
• Legal terminology knowledge within Americas, APAC and EMEA
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, Google software and Salesforce
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management systems, supplier management software and Salesforce
• Past experience in event or conference planning or with agency operations
• Demonstrate and maintain high ethical standards and professionalism
• Proven ability to manage multiple contracts and responsibilities simultaneously, prioritize workload, manage expectations and maintain attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines
• Highly motivated, able to work independently and exhibit strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a global environment and adapt to differences among cultures
• Ability to cope in complex and potentially stressful situations
• Requires the ability to work and cooperate with other employees and third parties at all levels and from diverse backgrounds to exchange ideas, information and opinions to facilitate the task at hand
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

At FIRST, we believe that our success is driven by the passion, creativity, and commitment of our teams. That's why we offer a range of benefits and perks to support your personal and professional growth

• Medical, Dental & Vision, which includes the option of a high deductible health plan (HDHP) with a health savings account (HSA)
• 401 (k)
• Five Flexible Spending Accounts Options
• Generous Paid Time Off Allowance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life, Disability & Pet Coverages
• Wellness Stipend
• Mobile Phone Allowance
• Complimentary access to Headspace, Teladoc, Maven, Rocket Lawyer, Mobilo & more
• Aura Identity Theft Protection
• Discretionary Bonus Structure
• Global Opportunities: With a presence in 7 countries worldwide, including headquarters in London, New York, and Singapore, you may have the opportunity to work on exciting projects across different locations.

United States Residents: The base pay for this position ranges from $77,500.00 - $89,100.00. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

FIRST is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. FIRST is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We stand firm: FIRST will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. If any candidate feels that they are unable to meet the requirements of the role, please get in touch to discuss adjustments or other suitable roles.