Procurement Specialist

Northbound Executive Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northbound Executive Search is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join a Financial Services client’s team in New York. The role emphasizes contract review, procurement administration, and collaboration with legal and stakeholders. Experience with Workday and strong documentation skills are essential.

You will manage contracts, create and approve requisitions, and help improve contracting processes while maintaining precise procurement records and reports for audits.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in procurement, focusing on contract review and administration.
• Proficiency in Workday ERP and Workday Strategic Sourcing.
• Strong understanding of contract language and procurement documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review, edit, and support the execution of contracts and procurement agreements to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with internal policies.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and legal to facilitate contract approvals and signatures.
• Assist in managing the contract lifecycle, including version control, tracking expiration dates, and storing final documents.
• Create, review, and approve purchase requisitions and purchase orders in Workday.
• Support vendor registration and onboarding processes in Workday.
• Respond to inquiries related to procurement documentation and contract status.
• Support ad hoc procurement operations, including supplier communication and invoice resolution.
• Assist in implementing process improvements related to contracting and sourcing.
• Maintain accurate and organized procurement records and reports

Skills

Procurement

Tools

Workday ERP

Workday Strategic Sourcing

Job description

Our client within the Financial Services industry is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join their team:

Responsibilities:

• Review, edit, and support the execution of contracts and procurement agreements to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with internal policies.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and legal to facilitate contract approvals and signatures.
• Assist in managing the contract lifecycle, including version control, tracking expiration dates, and storing final documents.
• Create, review, and approve purchase requisitions and purchase orders in Workday.
• Support vendor registration and onboarding processes in Workday.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries related to procurement documentation and contract status.
• Support ad hoc procurement operations, including supplier communication and invoice resolution.
• Assist in implementing process improvements related to contracting and sourcing.
• Maintain accurate and organized procurement records and reports

Required Qualifications:

• 4-8 years of experience in procurement, with a strong focus on contract review and administration.
• Proficiency in Workday ERP and Workday Strategic Sourcing is required.
• Strong understanding of contract language, terms & conditions, and procurement documentation.