Sr. Procurement Specialist

SPECTRAFORCE; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in California is seeking a Sr. Procurement Specialist responsible for executing purchasing strategies and managing significant purchase orders. This role requires strong communication and problem-solving skills, proficiency in spreadsheet programs, and relevant experience in procurement or category management. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and 4-6 years of procurement experience. Opportunities for professional development are provided within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of procurement experience preferred.
• CPM certification is desired.
• Strong analytical experience including GAP Analytics or Regression Analytics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support PO conversion with decisive negotiations.
• Manage PO approvals and support Ops issues.
• Develop and lead purchasing strategies for categories.
• Support Ops issues and invoice error resolution.
• PO change management and evaluate the cause for change.
• Enable supplier integration and KPIs.
• Drive value and lead savings outcomes.
• Collaborate with functions across the organization.
• Develop bids and proposal formats.
• Lead complex RFPs and small projects.
• Provide advice/direction in primary areas of expertise.
• Educate departments to provide supporting documentation for purchases.
• Develop and lead agreed purchasing strategies for category.
• Develop and establish relationships with diverse suppliers.
• Meet with divisional customers to ensure satisfaction and continuous improvement.

Skills

Excellent people skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Proficient in spreadsheet programs

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Financial or equivalent

CPM certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Title: Sr. Procurement Specialist

Duration: 12 Months

Position Summary:

Responsible for executing against the purchasing and supply management strategies created by the Category Managers.

Work intimately with customers, divisions and the Category managers driving the \"One Procurement\" model.

Provide superior levels of customer service and satisfaction while adhering to a strict standard of business ethics and integrity. The Sr. Specialist has delegated authority to commit company funds.

This position will work on the definition and resolution of known or anticipated problems in value, quality, feasibility and specifications in the procurement of goods and services while contributing cost savings, partnerships with suppliers and other value-added activities to support customer needs and expectations. Proactively seek and lead innovative ways to improve the procurement processes, cycle times, and customer service levels. Considered an SME across categories. Strong understanding of \"One Procurement\" category strategies and work on projects that impact the \"One Procurement\" team. Is recognized as an expert within own area. Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise. Act as a lead, coordinating work but may not be a supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support PO conversion - non transactional and decisive negotiations.


• Manage PO approvals - up to $1,000,000.


• Educate on existing solutions and enable performance and tech tools development.


• Support Ops issues and invoice error resolution.


• PO change management and evaluate the cause for change.


• Enable supplier integration and KPI's.


• Drive value and lead savings outcomes.


• Collaboration with functions.


• Develops bids and proposal formats.


• Lead complex RFPs as well as lead small projects.


• Provides advice/direction in primary areas of expertise.


• Communicate and educate appropriate departments to provide appropriate supporting documentation for purchases.


• Develop and leads agreed purchasing strategies for category.


• Seek, develop and establish business relationships with diverse suppliers.


• Meet regularly with divisional customers and lead functions to ensure superior customer satisfaction and continuous improvement for efficiencies.

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree: Engineering, Science, Business, Financial or equivalent experience.


• CPM certification desired 4-6 years of or Procurement experience.


• Excellent people skills, Excellent problem-solving skills and Proficient in the use of spreadsheet programs.


• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional experience including Procurement, Category Management, or Project Management


• Finance experience including Financial Benchmarking, Spend Management, Savings Tracking, or Cost Breakdowns


• Analytical experience including GAP Analytics, Regression Analytics, Outlier Analytics, Scenario Planning, or Forward Modeling


• Supplier Experience including Supplier Selection, Supplier Relationship Management, Capability Matrixes, or Contracting


• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint preferred.