Strategic Procurement Specialist

Allied Power; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with company匹配

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance programs

Wellness initiatives

Learning & development

Job summary

Allied Power is seeking a Procurement Specialist to assist the Procurement Manager in planning, coordinating, and administering procurement across the organization. The role focuses on expediting purchases, ensuring policy compliance, and promoting cost-effective procurement practices.

The position involves supporting vendor relationships, contract administration, and data analysis to identify savings opportunities.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of procurement, purchasing, sourcing, contract administration, or supply chain experience.
• Experience administering procurement processes, evaluating supplier performance, and managing documentation.
• Experience using ERP or procurement management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, implementation, and continuous improvement of procurement policies and internal controls.
• Coordinate procurement activities, including solicitations, evaluation, negotiation, and purchases.
• Review requisitions for accuracy, funding, and policy compliance.
• Conduct market research, vendor evaluations, and cost analyses to achieve best value.
• Prepare and maintain procurement documentation: solicitations, bids, purchase orders, contracts.
• Support field operations by expediting procurement for projects and daily operations.
• Assist with contract administration: monitor performance, track renewals, amendments.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and stakeholders to support objectives.
• Analyze procurement data and spending trends to identify savings and improvements.
• Contribute to policy analyses, recommendations, and training materials.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Negotiation

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Collaboration

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain / Procurement or related field

Tools

ERP Systems

Procurement Software

Job description

Allied Power is seeking a Procurement Specialist to assist the Procurement Manager in planning, coordinating, and administering procurement across the organization. The role focuses on expediting purchases, ensuring policy compliance, and promoting cost-effective procurement practices.

The position involves supporting vendor relationships, contract administration, and data analysis to identify savings opportunities.