Analyst - Procurement

Job Title Analyst – Procurement Primary Location Wilmington, DE 19805 Contract 12-month contract – Onsite Work Hours Monday – Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Pay Range $30 - 37.85/hr. Responsibilities Serve as the key contact for day‑to‑day needs of the Research & Development team and suppliers, using discretionary judgment to resolve issues in the absence of the R&D buyer. Respond to critical delivery, supply, and invoicing issues promptly, using judgment to resolve them independently without leadership direction. Prepare, negotiate, manage, and coordinate agreements supporting the procurement of various materials and services. Act as buyer of record with execution authority. Negotiate terms and conditions, lump sums, labor rates, mark‑ups, and payment terms. Create white paper agreements. Serve as a resource to new buyers regarding S & L policies and procedures, and handle all end‑to‑end processes after negotiations are complete. Analyze orders to ensure correct terms & conditions are used and engage legal during the negotiation process with suppliers as needed. Monitor agreements to ensure they do not expire and collaborate with the buyer on whether to extend, cancel, or recreate them. Collaborate with supply chain and/or contract administrators to ensure agreements are implemented at the site level. Assess workload to set priorities and adjust, ensuring uninterrupted supply and outstanding client, supplier, and buyer satisfaction. Initiate, develop, facilitate, and implement process improvements, create standard operating procedures and training documents, as needed. Participate in global teams for standardization and drive improvement of KPI performance, including participation in ISO 9001 audits. Qualifications Degree in Supply Chain or a related field is preferred but not required. Strong customer service skills, client‑focused, excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Good decision‑making, problem‑solving, and analytical skills with initiative and attention to detail. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, strong time‑management skills, and the ability to set priorities and meet yearly goals. Strong organizational skills to manage a consistent workload and execute well under pressure, while being flexible and adaptable. Positive, team‑player attitude, professionalism, and tact in interactions with clients, suppliers, and buyers. Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience with procurement systems (SAP) are essential. Core Competencies Teamwork / Collaboration Communicating with Impact Build Sustainable Customer Relationships Innovation Embracing Change Analysis and Judgment Engagement Managing for Productivity Business Acumen Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kelly