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Job Opportunity: Procurement Specialist at Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance
Company Overview: Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance is a leading provider of life insurance and financial services. We are committed to serving our policyholders and communities with integrity and excellence. As the Procurement Specialist, you’ll be an essential part of our Strategic Services team, contributing to the success of our organization.
Location: Jackson, MS
Role and Responsibilities: The Procurement Specialist will manage formalized processes for processing, monitoring and auditing activities related to our third-party vendors, and work with business areas to find vendor solutions that will support their needs. This role is highly visible and will support high value initiatives throughout the Company.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Support vendor sourcing and procurement processes as requested by business areas and Product Owners throughout the Company
- Process vendor onboarding and due diligence requirements
- Conduct market research to evaluate and recommend leading vendors in the industry in regard to potential hardware, software, and services to meet the business needs of the Company
- Collect and prepare procurement documents, including quotes, proposals/statements of work, and contract terms and conditions for stakeholder review
- Complete vendor risk reviews during renewal periods
- Ensure all vendor-related financial activity is processed, documented, and accounted for in the appropriate reports
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage time and determine work priority to ensure continued progress toward goals
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
- The ability to function effectively in the workplace as exhibited through one's integrity, courage to act and communication skills
- The ability to work with others effectively as exhibited through one's respect for people and commitment to teamwork
- The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations as exhibited through one's accountability for results, commitment to service and initiative
- The ability to perform the essential functions of the job as exhibited through one's growth in job knowledge and professional development
Employee Benefits: We value our employees’ well-being and offer a comprehensive benefits package:
- Health Insurance:
- Comprehensive coverage for employees and their families.
- Access to an onsite clinic, preventive care, and prescription drugs.
- Mental health coverage and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Active Lifestyle Rewards Program:
- Incentives for maintaining an active lifestyle.
- Rewards for participating in fitness challenges and wellness activities.
- Weight Management Programs:
- Customized weight management plans.
- Support for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.
- Employee Engagement:
- Opportunities to connect with colleagues.
- Fun teambuilding activities.
- Annual events for employees and their families
- Company Picnic, Thanksgiving lunch, Christmas Reception.
- Family Fun Night
- Onsite Cafe:
- Convenient access to nutritious meals.
- Promoting healthy eating habits.
- Learning & Development:
- Continuous learning opportunities.
- Tuition reimbursement for further education.
- Mentorship Programs:
- Pairing employees with mentors.
- Professional growth and guidance.
- Promotional Opportunities:
- Advancement within the company.
- Career growth prospects.
- Life Insurance and Company-Funded Pension:
- Financial security for employees and beneficiaries.
- Retirement planning.
- Volunteer Days:
- Paid time off for volunteering.
- Contributing to the community.
