Procurement Specialist (contract)

Microsoft; Redmond (WA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in software development is seeking a Procurement Specialist on a contract basis. This role involves managing sourcing strategies and stakeholder engagement, requiring a Bachelor's Degree and significant experience in procurement. This opportunity allows professionals to leverage their expertise and contribute to significant business projects within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in procurement or related field.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Understanding of procurement policies and supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to define and implement category strategies.
• Manage key sourcing activities for business projects.
• Develop and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Decision-Making

Understanding of Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

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Base pay range

$46.50/hr - $52.50/hr

Procurement Specialist (Contract)

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.

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.
  
  

Requirements

• 10+ years experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field.
• 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.
  
  

Additional Details

• Location: Remote
• Duration: 12 Months
• Pay Range: $46.50 - 52.50 per hour
• Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
  
  

AGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veterans). We will consider all applications without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Software Development

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