Procurement Specialist Job Description
A dynamic and challenging role in a global procurement team is available for an experienced professional.
- Resolving payment issues with suppliers and investigating ways to improve processes.
- Maintaining and updating pricing information from suppliers in enterprise resource planning systems.
- Working closely with internal stakeholders and collaborating with the Global Procurement Operations Center.
- Creating and managing purchasing documents within the company's systems.
- Managing vendor masters, including creation, maintenance, and approval of suppliers.
- Identifying opportunities for cost savings and DPO enhancements.
- Evaluating and selecting suppliers through request for proposal (RFP) and evaluation processes.
- Negotiating with suppliers on price, terms, conditions, minimum order quantities, lead times, and service levels.
- e-Sourcing and catalog management.
- Sourcing and category management for tail spend subcategories.
- Developing and implementing sourcing strategies in collaboration with leadership.
- Providing analysis and strategy for competitive procurement, research, sourcing, risk mitigation, and contract management.
Requirements :
Project management experience is beneficial.Bachelor's degree is preferred.At least 2 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, operations, or a comparable field.Fluency in English and Spanish.Experience in the chemical industry is advantageous but not necessary.Strong systems skills, including Microsoft Office and Enterprise Resource Planning Systems like SAP R3 / S4.Teamwork and collaboration skills, as well as a self-starter attitude.Ability to analyze and develop beneficial contract solutions.Excellent communication skills.Commercial negotiation skills.Service-oriented mindset, ensuring timely responses to clients' needs.Desire to grow and advance in the procurement profession.