Procurement Specialist

reworld; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Prescription drug

Vision plan

Dental plans

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Reworld is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage regional procurement processes, supplier onboarding, and contract compliance. You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering and Maintenance to optimize sourcing and spend.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in procurement, strong negotiation skills and experience with RFP processes, contracts, and KPIs. Travel up to 25% to regional facilities is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in supply chain, finance or technical field.
• ISM or APICS certification is highly desired but not required.
• 5+ years procurement and supply management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage local/regional procurement per Reworld policies.
• Lead supplier qualification, onboarding and performance reviews.
• Conduct RFPs, bid evaluations, market comparisons and negotiations.
• Place purchase orders and expedite as needed.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives and supplier quality programs.

Skills

Supplier qualification

Negotiation

RFP process

Cost reduction

KPI reporting

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree

ISM/APICS certification desirable

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

About the role

The Procurement Specialist is primarily responsible for managing the local/regional Procurement process in accordance with established Reworld procedures and policies. This role owns all facility Procurement activities from Supplier qualification through performance management and will be responsible for all related supplier onboarding activities as well as assuring compliance with supply scopes, company policies and acceptable business practices. The Specialist develops effective working relationships with Facility Operations, Engineering and Maintenance teams and acts as advisor for all contractual rights and obligations.

Specific accountabilities Include (but are not limited to)

• Supplier qualification and relationship management
• Request for Proposal (RFP), bid receipt, market comparisons, evaluation and analysis, and negotiations
• Coordination and participation in bid review conferences/walk downs
• Finalization activities (negotiations, awarding of contracts, follow-up, dispute resolutions)
• Purchase order placement and expediting
• Leading total cost reduction initiatives. Support supplier quality assurance programs
• Supplier performance analysis, and contract compliance oversight, to determine necessity for amendments or contracts extensions
• Compilation of data for preparing cost reporting in support of the annual budgeting process
• Providing training and instruction to internal clients on Procurement systems
• Management of supplier interface, strengthening the supplier base through supplier visits and technical conferences
• Attendance of Corporate and regional Procurement meetings and conferences as required
• Leading and/or facilitating the activities of facility personnel (End Users) who are engaged in formulating scope of supply
• Sourcing of maintenance spare parts from other Reworld facilities to maintain the corporate inventory pool to an optimum level between facilities who share common spare parts

Education

A Bachelor's Degree is highly preferred; preferably Supply Chain, Finance, or technical discipline.

ISM and/or APICS certification is highly desired but not required.

Experience

5+ years of relevant procurement and supply management experience is required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of procurement contracting legal aspects and procurement contracts. Risk management, warranty, and liability
• Comfort in working between office and highly industrial environments (heat, odor, etc.)
• High level of safety awareness and championship
• Strength in developing respectful partnerships with both key stakeholders as well as suppliers
• Demonstrated negotiation skills with an ability to make decisions based on data and trends
• An ability to develop and report key performance indicators (KPIs)
• An understanding of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling, contracts, and change management. Understand the difference between lump-sum and Time & Materials contracting
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% to Reworld facilities throughout the South Region, based on business needs.

Benefits

In addition to salary, this role is eligible for benefits. The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays.

• medical
• prescription drug
• vision
• dental plans
• 401(k) plan
• paid parental leave
• paid time off
• paid holidays

Additional details are available at https://www.reworldwaste.com/careers/benefits.

For additional information, refer to the Pay Transparency section below.

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld's reasonable estimate of base pay for this