What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at Opes solution?
Procurement Specialist,
Education: Yes – bachelor’s in business, Engineering, Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain, etc
Certifications: Desired: APICS, Supply Chain management certification
Interview Process:
1st step: hiring manager
2nd step: sourcing business panel case interview
Responsibilities
- Develop, leads and implement sourcing activities for field operations focusing on Equipment Repair & Maintenance, Welding, Fabrication & Machining and general MRO categories
- Leads, facilitates, and implements sourcing activities through a combination of tactical and strategic sourcing initiatives
- Provides the evaluation of vendor quotations utilizing appropriate negotiation and sourcing analysis techniques and implementation of proper contracts with emphasis on quality, delivery, total cost, and service necessary to meet requirements.
- Execute Spend Analysis and discuss sourcing opportunities with stakeholders
- Negotiate multi-year commercial conditions with suppliers
Education Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Industrial Distribution, Business, or Supply Chain Management or similar discipline
Minimum Qualifications
- 3 years of Strategic Sourcing experience, including RFQ/RFP execution
- Proficiency in data analysis using tools like Excel, Power Bi.
- Experience in calculating Total Cost of Ownership for goods and services, especially as it pertains to making Sourcing decisions
- Experience working within ERP system, preferably SAP
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior knowledge and experience working in SAP Ariba
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or similar certification
- Experience negotiating and developing supplier relationship on Equipment Repair & Maintenance, Welding, Fabrication & Machining and general MRO categories
