Procurement Specialist - Senior Procurement Specialist

Job Duties and Qualifications

• Under direct supervision, supports manufacturing, field operations, technology, or project management strategic plans at the plant level.
• Complies with and executes Category Management strategies in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Issues purchase orders in response to material requirements established by projects. Implements agreements for local procurement of goods and services not covered under Category Management.
• Work with Accounts Payable to facilitate and ensure timely supplier payments.
• Creates request for quotations (RFQ) and organizes competitive biddings from various suppliers to obtain the best quality, delivery, and price for goods and services.
• Assesses supplier performance.
• P Card reconciliation report.
• SOX Audit responsibilities..
• Create Outline Agreements in Ariba.
• Job tasks, correctly performed, impact indirectly on cost containment, efficiency, profitability or operations.

Requirements:

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in a technical, business, or similar discipline required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement or production environment.
• Minimum of 2 years experience using SAP
• Advanced procurement certification preferred (CPM, etc.).
• Purchase to Pay knowledge is desirable.
• Experience using Ariba is desirable.

Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs.  Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available, including Senior Procurement Specialist.