Procurement Associate II (Hybrid)

Responsibilities

• Understand the Organization’s approved buying channels and contracting policy for goods and services and help guide requestors to the appropriate buying channel identified by Supplier Management Team.
• Administrative support for procurement projects and supplier management (contract redlining and execution, contract reviewing, bid summary justifications, data analysis, etc.).
• Work with high ethical standard, in compliance with the law and policies and procedures.
• Support the Category Team strategy by enforcing the supplier preferred network, having understanding of Category Team initiatives/priorities, having subject matter expertise and educating stakeholders of the same.
• Effectively review and negotiate Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work and any other agreement in alignment with agreed category strategies, at a financial spend level approved and authorized for the position.
• Manage standard Procure-to-Pay intake contract requests within established Service Level metrics.
• Assist in the execution of process efficiency related projects that serve to improve customer experience within the Procure-to-Pay process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of procurement/negotiations experience in Purchasing, preferably, but not limited to Facilities Management. Real Estate Services Procurement experience is a nice to have.
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience conducting vendor negotiations and Contract Management.
• Analytical & Financial Acumen: For cost analysis, budgeting, and savings identification. Understanding of contracting in Indirect Procurement space (Statements of Work, Master Agreements).
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload across multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills required to coordinate and manage multiple cross divisional work processes and projects.

Skills

• Procurement Contracting & Sourcing Experience/Management.
• RFP Experience.
• Coupa Contract Experience (highly desirable).

Additional Notes

Open sitting environment Both Individual and teamwork. Yes 3 days in the office Tuesday to Thursday 2 days (Monday & Friday Flexible).