Procurement Specialist

Ascendion; United States; On-site; USD 106,080 - 116,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the United States is looking for a Procurement Specialist 5 to manage sourcing strategies and procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in procurement, exceptional negotiation skills, and a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. The role offers a competitive salary range of $106,080 to $116,480 annually, alongside comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience required in procurement or purchasing.
• Previous experience supporting data centers is essential.
• Experience with supply chain and/or procurement is a must.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to define and implement the category strategy.
• Manage key sourcing activities ensuring timely delivery.
• Develop and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong analytical and decision-making skills

Understanding of procurement and sourcing techniques

Experience in procurement or purchasing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This range is provided by Ascendion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$106,080.00/yr - $116,480.00/yr

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About the Role:

Title: Procurement Specialist 5

Location:/PST

Summary:

The main function of a Procurement Specialist is to lead in determining and managing the sourcing strategy within a defined category or sub categories, identifying and engaging with senior stakeholders. The manager will oversee the sourcing process and materials/reports for management, as well as provide sourcing and procurement advice to business areas.

Job Responsibilities:

• Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements and to define and implement the category strategy, plans and processes for sourcing goods and services.
• Maintain a detailed knowledge and understanding of the business drivers and have a comprehensive understanding of how they affect the business strategy.
• Act as a subject matter expert on procurement policies, processes and best practice.
• Manage key sourcing activities for business projects, ensuring timely delivery and budgeting with appropriate risk management.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key existing strategic suppliers and identify potential new partners.
• Monitor compliance with the business' sourcing process, acting as an internal consultant for each stage in the process.
• Develop category or sub-category strategy, plans, sourcing pipelines.

Skills:

• Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Understanding of procurement and sourcing techniques and supply chain management
• Experience in procurement or purchasing

Degrees or certifications required: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field

Top 3 Must-Have HARD Skills

• Previous experience supporting data centers
• Previous experience in supply chain and/or procurement
• Previous experience with MS Office / data analysis

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field

• 10+ years experience

Salary Range: $106,080 - $116,480 Annually – Factors that may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 09-10 days/hours of paid time off.