Strategic Procurement Specialist - On-Site

CFS; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support a sophisticated procurement function, focusing on sourcing, supplier management, and contract administration. This on-site role will partner with Finance, Accounts Payable, and Legal to ensure accurate vendor data, pricing, and compliance throughout the source-to-pay process.

The position emphasizes strategic sourcing, data analysis, and operational improvements in a fast-paced environment, with daily collaboration across multiple teams to drive

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or vendor management.
• Experience managing sourcing events and supplier relationships.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, contract administration, and vendor negotiations.
• Familiarity with purchase orders, supplier contracts, and accounts payable workflows.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead competitive sourcing events, including RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs.
• Prepare bid documentation, evaluate supplier responses, and assist with vendor selection decisions.
• Coordinate sourcing activities to support business objectives, cost savings, and service requirements.
• Conduct supplier and market research to identify sourcing opportunities and procurement efficiencies.
• Assist with the creation, review, and administration of supplier agreements, SOWs, and service contracts.
• Ensure vendor pricing structures, terms, and contract details are maintained in procurement systems.
• Support supplier onboarding activities, including tax forms, insurance certificates, and compliance documentation.
• Monitor vendor performance and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Analyze spend data and purchasing trends to identify savings opportunities.
• Support contract compliance initiatives and help reduce off-contract spending.
• Maintain procurement records, supplier data, and sourcing documentation.

Skills

Procurement expertise

RFx management

Vendor negotiations

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Tools

Workday Sourcing

Workday Spend

Job description

CFS is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support a sophisticated procurement function, focusing on sourcing, supplier management, and contract administration. This on-site role will partner with Finance, Accounts Payable, and Legal to ensure accurate vendor data, pricing, and compliance throughout the source-to-pay process.

The position emphasizes strategic sourcing, data analysis, and operational improvements in a fast-paced environment, with daily collaboration across multiple teams to drive