Procurement Specialist

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop formalized procurement processes, coordinate with internal teams, work with external partners and negotiate contracts. Continual assessment of market analysis, cost optimization, performance monitoring, and process improvement.
• Manage the process of product selection at competitive prices, locating key suppliers, negotiating contracts and ensuring quality materials, products and/or services meet specifications. Monitor and analyze market trends for cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop strategies to optimize procurement processes including vendor scorecards to measure effectiveness and in-depth understanding of market. Conduct regular vendor reviews to ensure vendor complies with the organization’s standards. Negotiate favorable prices through volume orders or payment terms.
• Prepare and present spending analysis utilizing KPIs; Keep apprised about company expenses and credit card usage policies. Plan for seasonal demands.
• Oversee Purchase Order and SKU management processes from start to finish; Track inventory on hand and manage timing of restocking; market analysis, cost optimization, performance monitoring, and process improvement.
• Negotiating with the Controller and vendors/partners including equipment leasing companies

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully the candidate must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• 3 years of experience as a procurement professional in mid-sized companies at $250 million in Sales and/or Supply Chain organization.
• Ability and desire to work in a very fast-paced environment that is less structured than larger organizations requiring a highly entrepreneurial mindset.
• Analytical and strategic thinker, decision maker and risk taker who is passionate about Supply Chain; smart, resourceful, innovative and an absolute team player. Energized by learning new processes and a willingness to both accept and drive change.
• Must possess excellent time management, leadership and communication skills.
• Outstanding systems/technical skills with Microsoft Dynamics D365 ERP and products, Advanced Excel, Salesforce, Warehouse Management Systems applications experience a plus.
• Supply chain, warehouse distribution and logistics knowledge desirable.

Education:

• Bachelor’ Degree in Business Management or Supply Chain related field of study. CPP, CSCP and CPSM certifications, desirable.