Procurement Operations Specialist II

This is a Fully Remote Job About Our Client:The organization operates in the supply chain and procurement industry, focusing on managing operational procurement activities across multiple global sites. It addresses challenges related to sourcing, supplier negotiation, inventory optimization, and procurement process management to support production and cost-saving initiatives. About the Opportunity:The PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST II role is responsible for supporting operational procurement functions, including managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, ensuring material availability for production, and optimizing inventory and cash management. This position contributes to cost savings programs and enforces procurement policies and standards to ensure efficient and compliant procurement operations at the site level. Responsibilities:Ensure materials availability for scheduled production while minimizing inventoryContribute to multiyear cost savings initiativesNegotiate and establish favorable pricing and contracts with local suppliersExecute local eSourcing activities, including supplier training and event managementManage site cash through appropriate economic order quantities and payment termsSupport category management by promoting category strategies and ensuring timely purchase ordersCoordinate with Quality and Regulatory departments to ensure timely supplier material qualificationMonitor procurement metrics and KPIs for timely delivery and risk mitigationPrepare business cases for plant savings for global procurement submissionAssist in capturing cost savings and avoidance during purchase order placementServe as site contact for procurement operations inquiries and escalationsMaintain supplier relationships and prepare performance and risk management reportsAssist with contract management for local suppliers with legal referral as neededIdentify new suppliers, conduct selection, and negotiate at the country levelProvide ERP system training to internal stakeholdersManage past due purchase orders to ensure receipt of goods and compliance with payment termsPerform day-to-day procurement operations including policy enforcement, transaction management, and fiscal responseExecute procure-to-pay processes including purchase orders, change notices, supplier returns, and invoice resolutionImplement and manage change for global procurement standards and processesEnsure awareness and compliance with procurement policies and maintain effective working relations with internal and external partners Requirements:Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related fieldOne year of relevant supply chain experienceExperience with Oracle or SAP ERP systemsKnowledge of inventory management and demand forecastingExperience performing vendor contract negotiationsAbility to analyze performance using Power BI dashboards Pay Range and Compensation Package:Salary Amount/Range $68,931 - $81,000 per year Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin. Note:TalentHop is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.