RCI-ABO-39110 Procurement Specialist

Looking for a procurement specialist who has worked on procurement side of Purchasing the IT hardware and network equipment (computers, desktop, switches)

Managers notes:

• Purchasing the IT hardware and network equipment (computers, desktop, switches)
• Negotiate the agreements
• Bachelor’s degree required
• An associate degree can be considered, but bachelors is the 1st priority
• Telecom and IT Networking experience
• 5 years of experience in the IT
• Someone who has strong negotiating skills
• A medical device is not required
• IT is purchasing
• Any experience in IT large companies (Cisco, Verizon, Dell)

Sr. Procurement Specialist

• Responsible for executing against the purchasing and supply management strategies created by the Category Managers.
• Work intimately with customers, divisions and the Category managers driving the "One client Procurement" model.
• Provide superior levels of customer service and satisfaction while adhering to a strict standard of business ethics and integrity.
• The Sr. Specialist has delegated authority to commit company funds.
• This position will work on the definition and resolution of known or anticipated problems in value, quality, feasibility and specifications in the procurement of goods and services while contributing cost savings, partnerships with suppliers and other value-added activities to support customer needs and expectations.
• Proactively seek and lead innovative ways to improve the procurement processes, cycle times, and customer service levels.
• Considered an SME across categories.
• Strong understanding of "One Procurement" category strategies and work on projects that impact the "One Procurement" team. Is recognized as an expert within own area. Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise.
• Act as a lead, coordinating work but may not be a supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Support PO conversion - non transactional and decisive negotiations.
• Manage PO approvals - up to $1,000,000.
• Educate on existing solutions and enable performance and tech tools development. Support Ops issues and invoice error resolution.
• Solves complex problems.
• PO change management and evaluate the cause for change.
• Enable supplier integration and KPI's.
• Drive value and lead savings outcomes.
• Collaboration with functions.
• Develops bids and proposal formats.
• Lead complex RFPs as well as lead small projects.
• Provides advice/direction in primary areas of expertise.
• Communicate and educate appropriate departments to provide appropriate supporting documentation for purchases. Develop and leads agreed purchasing strategies for category.
• Seek, develop and establish business relationships with diverse suppliers.
• Meet regularly with divisional customers and lead functions to ensure superior customer satisfaction and continuous improvement for efficiencies. In depth review of agreements including MSAs, Amendments, and SOWs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree plus 5 year track record within procurement and/or deep category experience
• Experience in IT Procurement space. Preferred in Telecom and IT Networking
• Experience managing and engaging with senior stakeholders cultivating a win-win relationship
• Strong influence, project management, change management and negotiating skills
• Excellent people skills, Excellent problem-solving skills and Proficient in the use of spreadsheet programs. Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong contracting skills with reviewing and redlining contracts

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Experience managing and negotiating with Tier-1 Telecom and Global Network Suppliers
• Experience using SAP Ariba software
• Good organizational skills, including program/project management governance
• Global experience and knowledge of global markets
• Relevant business process knowledge, as related to procurement and category management.
• Extensive knowledge of category technologies and products.
• Experience leading teams - both with direct staff and indirect project teams.
• Finance experience including Financial Benchmarking, Spend Management, Savings Tracking, or Cost Breakdowns Analytical experience