Procurement Specialist

AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder in the United States is seeking a Procurement professional to lead spend analytics, market research, and cost modeling across categories. You will execute sourcing events, build ROI cases, and develop category expertise to support strategic supplier negotiations.

The role requires at least three years in Procurement or related fields, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong analytical and communication skills to influence cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Procurement, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance.
• Demonstrated experience in data-driven cross-functional support and stakeholder communications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct spend analytics; use data to influence change and build ROI cases.
• Perform market research to analyze market opportunities, risks, and trends for assigned categories.
• Model, monitor, and report trends in underlying cost drivers.
• Develop category expertise to understand sourcing strategies and savings levers.
• Execute sourcing events; create bid packages and coordinate bid processes (RFI/RFQ) with meetings and reviews.
• Conduct total cost modeling and scenario analysis to show trade-offs and benefits.
• Help identify targets and leverage to support negotiations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Deadline management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct spend analytics; use data to influence change and build strong ROI cases
• Perform market research; conduct external research to analyze market opportunities, risks, and trends associated with assigned categories
• Model, monitor, and report trends in underlying cost drivers
• Develop category expertise to fully understand supply market, appropriate sourcing strategies, and typical savings levers for a category of spend
• Execute sourcing events, with some direction as needed; create bid packages and coordinate the bid (RFI,RFT,RFQ) process including, pre-bid/proposal meetings, walk‑throughs, bid openings, and bid reviews
• Conduct total cost modeling and scenario analysis to help stakeholders understand trade‑offs and benefits to various outcomes
• Help identify targets and leverage to support negotiations efforts
• Adhere to sourcing project plans; proactively communicate project timelines with business units
• Help develop and capture intellectual capital such as RFP templates, analyses, case studies, etc.
• Help develop relationships with business unit stakeholders and build credibility of Global Sourcing & Strategy Solutions team
• Track project status and project results (e.g., savings, duration, supplier selection, etc.) and perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Procurement, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance
• Demonstrated experience in strategically supporting data‑driven cross‑functional efforts and managing communications with a diverse set of stakeholders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding and application of sourcing policies, procedures, and supply strategies
• Desire and ability to work well with diverse employees and partners in a cooperative and friendly manner
• Capability to coordinate across business units and share critical information, with particular strength in explaining complex concepts and coaching individuals through complex decision‑making
• Capability to manage deadlines and balance multiple priorities
• Comfortable with organizational change; able to thrive in a rapidly changing business environment
• Comfortable professionally challenging conventional thinking and existing processes
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Solid organizational skills
• Effective oral and written communications and presentation skills
• Professionalism and good judgment
• Creative problem solving
• Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Relevant category/technical knowledge, as applicable

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Physical demands include sitting for extended periods of time while frequently typing, viewing computer screens and using a mouse/keyboard. Operation of office equipment includes telephones, printers, copiers, and scanners. Repetitive motion of data entry, hand, finger, and wrist motion and dexterity. May include filing and handling paperwork. May involve reaching, grasping, or bending. Will require walking and standing during office hours. Good vision for reading and screen use. Clear verbal communication and active listening, often over the phone or video calls.

Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Affidante Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Austin Powder also participates in E‑Verify. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑1.4(a), 60‑300.5(a) and 60‑741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.