Senior Procurement Specialist - Remote

Sorenson Communications; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to manage procurement activities and ensure compliance with regulations and company policies. This role involves negotiating and processing complex contracts, analyzing data for improvements, and collaborating with various teams to support organizational goals. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and analytical skills, along with a strong background in procurement or finance. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, and contribute to meaningful projects that enhance accessibility and connection.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Procurement, Accounting, Finance, or IT.
• Expertise in soliciting, evaluating, negotiating contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities and ensure compliance.
• Negotiate and process complex contracts and procurement documents.
• Analyze data for process improvements.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving initiative

Team player

Critical thinking skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Experience with ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Dynamics ERP

Job description

Can be a fully remote position

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Procurement Manager, the Senior Procurement Specialist manages procurement activities, administers purchase of goods and services, and ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies. The position negotiates, prepares, and processes complex contracts, leases, and procurement documents for a wide variety of equipment, materials, supplies, and services. The Senior Procurement Specialist uses expert knowledge of the supplier evaluation and selection process and manages the process for high value/high risk projects. They will work closely with the Finance & Accounting team, assisting with special projects, and support the entire organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Review and approve contract requests within the system to ensure completeness of information.
2. Work with Security, Privacy, and Legal teams to ensure contracts are approved and compliant with SOX requirements.
3. Analyze data and recommend process improvements.
4. Prepare and automate performance metrics using data from the ERP system.
5. Provide end-user instruction and support for procurement applications.
6. Ensure compliance with purchasing and company policies when reviewing approved purchase requisitions and creating and issuing Purchase Orders.
7. Create requisitions in Dynamics, ensure compliance, and route for approvals.
8. Provide first-line defense to ensure vendors meet delivery/service milestones.
9. Participate in continuous improvement projects.
10. Conduct spend analyses to identify cost savings opportunities.
11. Prepare and conduct RFPs using templates and tools.
12. Identify, implement, perform, and document key SOX controls.
13. Identify and implement process efficiencies.
14. Collaborate with departments to understand new products or markets and procurement implications.
15. Handle special projects interacting with Finance & Accounting teams.
16. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Travel Requirements

Less than 25% travel required.

Education

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree.

Experience

Minimum of 6+ years in Procurement, Accounting, Finance, or IT involving soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and awarding contracts.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-starter with problem-solving initiative.
• Team player.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Understanding of commercial terms and negotiation skills.
• Flexibility in managing changing priorities.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Experience with ERP and IT systems.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Punctual and reliable attendance.
• Ability to sit/stand at a desk and work with a computer for extended periods.

Disclaimer

This position involves access to confidential information. Applicants must maintain strict confidentiality.

Apply at: www.sorenson.com/company/careers/

Equal Employment Opportunity: Sorenson Communications is an EOE, Disability/Age Employer.

Company Summary

Our Mission: Connecting people and enriching the human experience through language.

Our Vision: Providing global language services that foster belonging and connection.

Sorenson combines technology with human solutions to increase accessibility and inclusion, offering services such as captioning, sign language interpreting, translation, and more.

We work according to our core values: Customer First, Can-Do Attitude, Collective Action, Growth Mindset, Ownership, and Connect Direct.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities rights are communicated as required by law.