Procurement Purchasing Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Support procurement category strategies through sourcing and purchasing activities.
• Review, negotiate, and manage procurement contracts including Master Service Agreements and Statements of Work.
• Guide internal stakeholders through approved procurement processes and purchasing channels.
• Support supplier management activities including contract administration and vendor engagement.
• Conduct and support Request for Proposal activities including bid evaluation and supplier selection.
• Prepare contract summaries, procurement reports, and spend analysis.
• Manage procurement intake requests while meeting established service level expectations.
• Support Procure to Pay process improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure procurement compliance and effective contract execution.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and supplier records.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Business, Finance, or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement, purchasing, strategic sourcing, or contract negotiation experience.
• Experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing vendor relationships.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating Master Service Agreements and Statements of Work.
• Experience supporting Request for Proposal sourcing activities.
• Strong understanding of indirect procurement and contract management.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical, financial, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Paid parking/public transportation
• (Paid time off, paid sick and safe time, paid vacation time, paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)