What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Representative (Hybrid) position at Selective Insurance?
About Us
At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness.
Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2024 and certification as a Great Place to Work® in 2024 for the fifth consecutive year.
Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.
Overview
The Procurement Representative is responsible for procuring consumable, promotional, cellular, and technology-related hardware and software purchase and sales orders, ensuring adherence to company standards and requirements. This role encompasses research, analysis, sourcing, processing, providing alternative recommendations, cost comparisons, vendor relations, and documentation. Additionally, the representative is responsible for maintaining inventory levels and assisting with the receipt and delivery of packages within the corporate complex. All job duties and responsibilities must be carried out in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
Knowledge and Requirements
Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and paid time off plans. Additional details about our total rewards package will be provided during the recruiting process.
The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.
Pay Range
USD $59,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.
Additional Information
Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every individual’s unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences - and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.
At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness.
Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2024 and certification as a Great Place to Work® in 2024 for the fifth consecutive year.
Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.
Overview
The Procurement Representative is responsible for procuring consumable, promotional, cellular, and technology-related hardware and software purchase and sales orders, ensuring adherence to company standards and requirements. This role encompasses research, analysis, sourcing, processing, providing alternative recommendations, cost comparisons, vendor relations, and documentation. Additionally, the representative is responsible for maintaining inventory levels and assisting with the receipt and delivery of packages within the corporate complex. All job duties and responsibilities must be carried out in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Identifies and procures solutions to user requests for consumable and approved technology-related software and hardware, ensuring user satisfaction. This includes handling single purchase requests as well as those impacting entire business units or departments.
- Monitors Procurement mailbox requests to ensure compliance with published SLA’s. Keeps the supervisor informed of any customer service or cost/expense issues.
- Collaborates with the Procurement Supervisor to maintain ongoing business relationships with vendors, supporting procurement best practices. Attends meetings to identify potential new purchases for proactive sourcing events.
- Assist in Supply when needed and provides backup support to Supply Clerk. Provides requested documentation to AP as part of the Supply process.
- Tracks workflow activity to ensure appropriate charge backs to cost centers and proper handling of purchase and sales orders through approval and close-out. Supports the Supervisor with quarterly reports to accounting for processing.
- Collaborates with the Procurement Supervisor to track and report monthly cost savings, projects, and procurement numbers on the SLA form.
- Assists in the creation and monitoring of RFP sourcing events. Provides backup support when needed.
- Acts as the main contact for Ariba reverse auctions and quick quote discovery postings, ensuring to include at least one diverse vendor whenever possible.
- Assists the Procurement Supervisor in promotional purchases and company store administration.
Knowledge and Requirements
- Knowledge of Peachtree, MS Outlook, and Excel.
- College degree preferred
- 1-2 years’ experience in purchasing preferred
Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and paid time off plans. Additional details about our total rewards package will be provided during the recruiting process.
The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.
Pay Range
USD $59,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.
Additional Information
Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every individual’s unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences - and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.
Salary : $59,000 - $85,000
