Strategic Procurement & Supplier Relations Lead

Reworld Waste; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, vision, &d

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Reworld seeks a seasoned Procurement Specialist to manage local/regional procurement, from supplier qualification through performance management, ensuring compliance with company policies. You'll collaborate with Operations, Engineering and Maintenance teams and advise on contractual rights and obligations.

Key duties include supplier qualification, RFPs, negotiations, bid reviews, purchase orders, cost-reduction initiatives, KPI reporting, and training others on procurement systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in supply chain, finance, or technical field.
• ISM and/or APICS certification desired but not required.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement and supply management experience.

Responsibilities

• Qualify suppliers and manage relationships.
• Conduct RFPs, bid analysis, negotiations and award contracts.
• Coordinate bid reviews, negotiations, and contract finalization.
• Place purchase orders and expedite deliveries.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives and supplier quality programs.
• Analyze supplier performance and ensure contract compliance.
• Prepare cost reporting for annual budgeting.
• Train internal clients on procurement systems.
• Travel up to 25% to Reworld facilities in the South Region.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Data-driven decision making

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or technical discipline

ISM and/or APICS certification

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Reworld seeks a seasoned Procurement Specialist to manage local/regional procurement, from supplier qualification through performance management, ensuring compliance with company policies. You'll collaborate with Operations, Engineering and Maintenance teams and advise on contractual rights and obligations.

Key duties include supplier qualification, RFPs, negotiations, bid reviews, purchase orders, cost-reduction initiatives, KPI reporting, and training others on procurement systems.