Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist 5

Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a Procurement Specialist for a contract position to work in Redmond, WA. The opportunity will be a year with a strong chance for a long-term extension.

Position Summary: The main function of this role is to lead in determining and managing the sourcing strategy within a defined category or subcategories, identifying and engaging with senior stakeholders. The manager will oversee the sourcing process and materials/reports for management, as well as provide sourcing and procurement advice to business areas.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements and to define and implement the category strategy, plans, and processes for sourcing goods and services.
• Maintain a detailed knowledge and understanding of the business drivers and have a comprehensive understanding of how they affect the business strategy.
• Act as a subject matter expert on procurement policies, processes, and best practices.
• Manage key sourcing activities for business projects, ensuring timely delivery and budgeting with appropriate risk management.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key existing strategic suppliers and identify potential new partners.
• Monitor compliance with the business's sourcing process, acting as an internal consultant for each stage in the process.
• Develop category or sub-category strategy, plans, and sourcing pipelines.
• Purpose of the Team: The team is responsible for supplier relationship management, contract management, supply management, and execution to ensure suppliers meet business needs. There is significant data work involved in evaluating supplier performance, managing bids, and providing forecasts as part of contractual commitments. The team is divided between those specializing in specific product categories and those focused on supplier relationships and escalations. This role supports the contract management side for specialized categories.
• Typical Task Breakdown and Operating Rhythm: The role involves a 50/50 split between meetings (supporting the team and category managers) and focused project work, due to the number of ongoing projects.
• Compelling Story & Candidate Value Proposition
• What makes this role interesting? This role provides the opportunity to gain exposure to data analysis, process improvement, and cross-team collaboration.
• Unique Selling Points: The role offers significant visibility and experience in procurement and contract management, providing opportunities to work closely with teams on supplier management and contract creation. It is a strong resume builder for those interested in deepening their expertise in procurement and contract management.

Qualifications:

• Years of Experience Required: 10 years of experience in the field.
• Degrees or Certifications Required: Not required but nice to have.
• Best vs. Average: The ideal candidate will have procurement experience.
• Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on the quality of work and meeting deadlines.
• Minimum 8 years experience with advanced Excel skills for data reporting and analysis.
• Minimum 5 years experience with the ability to run or pull queries, including SQL experience.
• Minimum 5 years experience with strong document writing skills for creating cohesive narratives.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in the field.

Preferred:

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Understanding of procurement and sourcing techniques and supply chain management.
• Experience in procurement or purchasing.

If this job is a match for your background, we would be honored to receive your application!

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