Sr. Procurement Specialist

BCforward; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward is seeking a Sr. Procurement Specialist in Tempe, AZ to manage key sourcing activities and eAuctions. The role requires strong communication and negotiation skills, along with a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Candidates must be U.S. Citizens and will engage with external suppliers while supporting cross-functional objectives.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in sourcing, planning, or related field preferred.
• Excellent written and presentation skills required.
• Fluency in English necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal MOS management and coordinate with key sourcing stakeholders.
• Support commodity teams to drive eAuction success.
• Compile and schedule SRA0 and SRA1s as needed.

Skills

Communication

Influencing

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, IT, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Ariba

SAP

Job description

BCforward began as an IT business solutions and staffing firm. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers’ needs into a full service personnel solutions organization. BCforward’s headquarters are in Indianapolis, Indiana and also operates delivery centers in 20 locations in North America as well as India and Puerto Rico. We are currently the largest consulting firm and largest MBE certified firm headquartered in Indiana.

Job Description

Sr. Procurement Specialist
Tempe, AZ, USA, 85284
04/03/2017 to 12/28/2017
$30- $39/hr on w2

The Sr. Procurement Specialist will manage internal MOS management and coordinate with key sourcing stakeholders. The role requires excellent written and presentation skills, and the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously.

• Support the commodity teams by assisting in tasks to drive eAuction success:
• Compile and schedule SRA0
• Ensure export compliance
• Send out RFQs to suppliers
• Respond to supplier questions
• Update CTT schedule
• Create/Update Ariba eAuction project
• Create/Update Ariba Contract Workspace
• Negotiate T&Cs prior to auction
• Compile and schedule SRA1s as needed
• Compile folders for compliance package
• Follow up calls to suppliers for RFQ responses and signatures
• Follow up to ensure supplier participation in the auction
• Work with cross-functional teams to meet project objectives and timelines
• Support integration of new and existing processes into Strategic Sourcing MOS and cross-functionally as required

Basic Qualifications:

• Read, write, and speak English fluently
• U.S. Citizen

Additional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, IT, or related field (preferred)
• 1+ years of experience in sourcing, planning, or related field (preferred)
• Experience in large, complex multi-national firms (preferred)
• Experience with Ariba (preferred)
• Experience working with external suppliers (preferred)
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to influence stakeholders internally and externally
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Experience with SAP (desired)

Note: Candidates must be U.S. Citizens only.

Shift: 1st shift, 8am-5pm

Contact: Sandra Taylor, 571-267-4186