ROLE DESCRIPTION:

Possesses specialized knowledge or skills in a particular functional area. A developing professional, working towards full proficiency in the job role. Receives general instruction from manager on expected work outcomes and exercises good judgment in day-to-day matters. Typically reports to a Manager or Senior Manager, but may report to a senior professional individual contributor when business needs dictate.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required, plus 3 to 5 years of related experience

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Determines specifications for bid solicitation based on meetings with Internal Customers. Negotiates cost, delivery and service terms with suppliers and continuously reviews the market place for new and evolving goods and services, vendors, price trends, delivery trends and buying practices. Monitors supplier performance on an ongoing basis to ensure their reliability, capability, and delivery of goods and services. Gains buy-in from in-house customers for use of approved suppliers. Assists *** employees in the timely and cost effective requisition of all related purchases. Ensures the placement of orders with Company approved suppliers and that each order is received, processed and shipped in accordance with the agreed upon terms and conditions. Participate in the production of RFP’s, develop selection and award criteria to evaluate bidder response, issue RFPs to identified bidders, and evaluate historical and forecast data on areas of spend to help formulate a category plan.

OTHER EXPECTATIONS (including field of education, motor vehicle, travel, OT:
Knowledge of Oracle a plus. Knowledge of MS Office.

This position offers a hybrid work schedule requiring you to be in the office Monday and Wednesday with an option to work from home the remainder of the week (unless a specific business need arises requiring in-office attendance on other days). Note that work schedules and office reporting requirements may change from time to time based on business needs.