Procurement Specialist II

Job Description

Our organization serves as the MSP (Managed Service Provider) and assists with all contingent worker needs in the categories of staff augmentation, statement of work (SOW) and Independent Contractors. This role will support the statement of work (SOW) business and assist Managers with all facets of the process: proper work classification, vendor selection, SOW setup, etc. with varying degrees of complexity and/or sensitivity, ensuring that cost, quality, and delivery terms are adhered to and met.

The Procurement Specialist is a key resource and responsible for building relationships with key members within the organization including the business owner/Manager, Procurement, Legal, etc. This Specialist will be selecting and conferring with vendors to service information including price, delivery schedules; coordinate with the representatives from vendor companies and internally to construct, negotiate, and assess all contracts and services.

Responsibilities

Deep working and demonstrable knowledge of procurement, sourcing or contingent workforce

Detailed experience and knowledge of the strategic sourcing process lifecycle

Maintain, influence and develop relationships with leadership and Executives

Leading procurement projects including negotiation of contracts & commercial terms consistent with maximizing business value

Manage customer's expectations through timely feedback and proactive communication

Identify risk situations and coordinate solutions with management

Responsible for using independent judgment and making decisions that require a great degree of creative, analytical, and problem solving ability