Strategic Procurement Specialist

The Breakers Palm Beach; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant d'entreprise

Indemnités de stage/alternance

Job summary

The Breakers Palm Beach is seeking a Procurement Agent to serve as the designated purchasing point for the organization. You will partner with department representatives to identify procurement needs, manage supplier relationships, and oversee the full purchase cycle from request to delivery.

You will create and maintain purchase orders, update pricing, coordinate with warehousing, ensure policy compliance, and support Supply Chain Management to drive cost-efficiency and reliable supply for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Proven experience in procurement or purchasing roles.
• Knowledge of procurement procedures, regulations, and best practices.
• Familiarity with vendor management and the sourcing process.
• Proficiency in procurement software and systems.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Knowledge of inventory management principles.
• Familiarity with supply chain management principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with departmental representatives to understand procurement requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, and select reliable suppliers and vendors.
• Negotiate contractual terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Create and issue formal purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Update vendor pricing and catalog information in the procurement system.
• Coordinate with the warehouse team to manage storeroom replenishments and inventory levels.
• Collaborate with the receiving team to ensure timely deliveries.
• Monitor and track orders and address delays.
• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and company policies.
• Provide guidance to team members collaborating with Supply Chain Management.
• Continuously evaluate and improve procurement processes and strategies.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Procurement software

Inventory management

Collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Job description

Job Summary:

The Procurement Agent will be responsible for serving as the designated purchasing agent for the organization. In this role, you will collaborate with departmental representatives to identify their procurement needs, act as a liaison between internal departments and external suppliers, and oversee the procurement process from start to finish. You will also be responsible for creating and managing formal purchase orders, updating vendor pricing, coordinating with the warehouse team for storeroom replenishments, and collaborating with the receiving team for product deliveries. Through effective procurement strategies, you will ensure the availability of goods necessary to support the organization's operations. Additionally, you will provide guidance and support to team members who are required to collaborate with Supply Chain Management to ensure adherence to proper order procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience working in procurement or purchasing roles.
• Strong knowledge of procurement procedures, regulations, and best practices.
• Familiarity with vendor management and the sourcing process.
• Proficiency in using procurement software and systems.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management principles.
• Familiarity with supply chain management principles is a plus.
  
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with departmental representatives to understand their procurement requirements and specifications.
• Identify, evaluate, and select reliable suppliers and vendors.
• Negotiate contractual terms and conditions with suppliers to ensure favorable pricing and terms.
• Create and issue formal purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational policies.
• Regularly update vendor pricing and catalog information in the procurement system.
• Coordinate with the warehouse team to manage storeroom replenishments and maintain optimum inventory levels.
• Collaborate with the receiving team to ensure timely and accurate product deliveries.
• Monitor and track orders, and proactively address any issues or delays that may arise.
• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and company policies.
• Provide guidance and support to team members who need to collaborate with Supply Chain Management.
• Continuously evaluate and improve procurement processes and strategies to optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness.