Title: Senior Specialist Procurement Duration: 12 Months with possible extension Location: Alameda, CA, 94502
Job Description:
Responsible for executing against the purchasing and supply management strategies created by the Category Managers.
Provide superior levels of customer service and satisfaction while adhering to a strict standard of business ethics and integrity.
The Sr. Specialist has delegated authority to commit company funds.
This position will work on the definition and resolution of known or anticipated problems in value, quality, feasibility and specifications in the procurement of goods and services while contributing cost savings, partnerships with suppliers and other value-added activities to support customer needs and expectations.
Job requirements:
Project Management experience or PMP certification is a plus.
Project Management experience/ certifications
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Procurement experience is a plus, but not required years’ of experience required: 1 to 3 years
Responsibilities:
Support PO conversion - non transactional and decisive negotiations.
Manage PO approvals - up to $1,000,000.
Educate on existing solutions and enable performance and tech tools development.
Support Ops issues and invoice error resolution.Solves complex problems.
PO change management and evaluate the cause for change.
Enable supplier integration and KPI's.
Drive value and lead savings outcomes.
Collaboration with functions.
Develops bids and proposal formats.
Lead complex RFPs as well as lead small projects.
Provides advice/direction in primary areas of expertise.
Communicate and educate appropriate departments to provide appropriate supporting documentation for purchases.
Develop and leads agreed purchasing strategies for category.
Seek, develop and establish business relationships with diverse suppliers.
Meet regularly with divisional customers and lead functions to ensure superior customer satisfaction and continuous improvement for efficiencies.
Proactively seek and lead innovative ways to improve the procurement processes, cycle times, and customer service levels.
Considered an SME across categories.
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree: Engineering, Science, Business, Financial or equivalent experience.
CPM certification desired 4-6 years of or Procurement experience.
Functional experience.
Project management skills.
Proficient in the use of spreadsheet programs.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional experience including Procurement, Category Management, or Project Management
Finance experience including Financial Benchmarking, Spend Management, Savings Tracking, or Cost Breakdowns
Analytical experience including GAP Analytics, Regression Analytics, Outlier Analytics, Scenario Planning, or Forward Modeling Supplier
Experience including Supplier Selection, Supplier Relationship Management, Capability Matrixes, or Contracting
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint preferred.
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About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $35.00/hr.
