Procurement Specialist Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Expedites and devises alternative resourcing solutions to resolve backorders in a timely manner;
- Works with Logistics, to ensure the best cost saving freight options;
- Review data and provide feedback regarding significance of the data;
- Learn and use various portals for effectively managing assigned tasks;
- Effective communication with various departments and suppliers;
- Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned;
- Utilizes procurement tools to manage bid/quote process and other administrative activities;
- Responsible for Indirect Spend Daily Management;
- Align on acceptable negotiation outcomes by engaging internal stakeholders;
- Works within defined processes and procedures and may help determine appropriate approaches for change;
- Builds and maintains relationships with strategic suppliers;
- Proactively seek innovative ways to improve the procurement processes, cycle times, and customer service levels;
- Own, document, communicate and gain buy-in for category strategies for spend under management;
- Assists in the supplier selection process per sourcing strategies, including identifying and researching prospective suppliers;
- Full understanding of the “One Procurement” strategies. Strong knowledge and project work across multiple categories that impact the team positively.
Requirements:
- Excellent organizational skills; ability to maintain large amounts of data;
- 3-5 years of procurement experience;
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required;
- Microsoft Office proficiency, advanced Excel capabilities;
- Detail oriented;
- On occasion must be able to lift 25 pounds;
- Strong oral and written communication skills;
- Moderate knowledge of standard procurement processes (i.e., purchase requisitions, purchase orders, SOWs, etc.) required;
- Knowledge of planning, scheduling, and program control as well as authoring, administering, terminating, and closing out awards;
- Ability to complete price and cost analysis;
- Experience with Government Procurement Principles including experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations is preferred but not mandatory;
- Category experience desirable;
- Demonstrated ability to clearly & concisely convey information through verbal communication;
- Knowledge of common shipping methods and general requirements required;
- Proficient in the use of personal computers and business software. Excellent oral/written communications. Strong analytical aptitude.