Procurement Specialist II

Negotiates favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers and prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders for the procurement of goods, services and supplies for customer-related business processes or for internal use as a generalist or in a combination of Purchasing Disciplines.

Develops and executes sourcing strategy, evaluates product offerings, recommends suppliers, and negotiates contracts for assigned categories or departments.
• Gathers business requirements and identifies and pre-qualifies potential suppliers.
• Develops and distributes RFPs/RFQs and collects bids or other information.
• Evaluates proposals/quotes based on offering quality, cost, or other criteria and recommends suppliers that are best suited to meet the organization's requirements.
• Works with selected suppliers to develop mutually acceptable contractual agreements.
• May oversee tactical purchasing operations, such as the issuance of purchase orders or the payment of invoices.
• Ensures that all procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations.

Independence:
* Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment
General Profile:
* Requires working knowledge and experience in own job discipline and broadens capabilities
* Continues to build knowledge of the company, processes and customers
* Performs a range of assignments related to job discipline
* Uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations
* Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction

Require Education: Associate degree

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree

Major: Business Administration / Supply Chain Management

2 to 4 years of relevant experience

Ability to work as part of a team. Decision-making skills. Oral and written communication skills. Analytical thinking skills. Detail oriented. Ability to meet deadlines.

Proficient with use of Microsoft Office

The ideal candidate will have the following skills:
* Ability to place purchase orders and resolve downstream issues with receiving, finance, and accounting.
* Capable to work cross functionally to determine best value.
* Can identify and execute cost reduction initiatives.
* Comfortable with negotiating commercial terms with supply base.
* Ability to own the procurement process from source selection to material receipt.

Travel up to 25% of the time.