Description

• Create Purchase requisitions and track them to completion.
• Assist purchasing and Retail Development team with PO changes and updates. Ensure teams are properly submitting purchase requests in Jira and process accordingly.
• Invoice reconciliation. Work with Vendors and AP for outstanding invoices. Improve processes.
• Complete NDAs and conduct RFIs
• Create RFQs, review, analyze, and clarify quotations from vendors and develop sound sourcing and business recommendations balancing cost, quality, lead-time, and technical considerations.
• Negotiate pricing, and contract terms, and manage cost changes throughout the lifecycle of the product. Maintain overall contractor relationships and act as single point of contact for all issues.
• Responsible for the selection of vendors and onboarding.
• Work with internal business partners; Finance, Legal, Accounts Payables, Warehouse managers and other cross-functional teams on projects.
• Own key supplier relationships and performance, both strategic and tactical, through the entire life cycle of company projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree Supply Chain, Finance or related technical field, Relevant work experience in procurement, or supply chain discipline may be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.
• Must have Indirect Procurement experience, Retail Procurement experience is preferred.
• Strong negotiation skills and strategic business experience.
• Excellent critical thinking, combined with quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
• Experience conducting bid processes (RFI, RFP, and informal bids), negotiating with vendors, writing contracts, and implementing contracts/ agreements.
• Must be able to multi-task, prioritize, work independently, and keep a high level of focus.
• Ability to adapt to constantly evolving circumstances and changing organizational requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Smartsheets, ERP Systems (SAP), Coupa, andJira.
• Self-motivated with a high level of initiative and follow-through
• A commitment to learning and development that encourages personal and professional growth.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $48.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Procurement: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Newark, CA 94560 (Required)

Work Location: In person