What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST position at Sentry?
Sentry is currently seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our team! Procurement Specialists partner with spend categories to execute procurement actions that support business operations and control costs. As a Procurement Specialist, you will develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and support the creation of procurement strategies.
What You'll Do
As a Procurement Specialist, you will :
- Manage assigned spend categories including maintaining awareness of current and future needs, monitoring milestones, and reviewing contract terms.
- Develop and execute action plans based on the identified sourcing
- strategy, business needs, and improvements to ensure standards are achieved at a competitive rate with minimal risk.
- Execute negotiation of contract terms and conditions to ensure a strong product is provided with optimal savings and minimal risk.
- Conduct research, benchmarking, and cost analysis to become a subject matter expert in assigned categories and translate findings into recommendations for the business.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to implement changes that achieve business goals.
- Lead the creation of improvement plans when standards can be improved.
- Develop routine sourcing plans and participate in the development of complex sourcing strategies for assigned spend categories to ensure implementation of appropriate procurement approaches and identification of controls to
- manage risk.
What it Takes
What You'll Receive
At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you'll receive.
About Sentry
We take great pride in making Forbes' list of America's Best Midsize Employers. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction.
Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we're one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We're rated A by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.
Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.
Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await!
Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Who You'll Contact
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Brianna Tucker
Brianna.Tucker@Sentry.com
Equal Employment Opportunity
Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.
