Procurement Specialist

About the role

The Procurement That Powers Business Procurement Specialist 2 is responsible for sourcing goods and services for the organization utilizing existing agreements. This position supports business units by issuing purchase orders, reviewing contracts, providing contract management and guidance to team members for approved suppliers. This role works closely with Supply Managers to ensure savings objectives and KPIs are achieved and will support operational issues regarding supplier quality, delivery or service.

Responsibilities

• Assist Supply Manager in material group management.
• Administer purchase orders for the organization including MRBR and GRIR.
• Responsible for routing documents for approval as needed via Docusign.
• Work with accounts payable team, fixed assets and General Ledger teams with reporting and projects, as needed.
• Support organization on negotiating and administering small contracts.
• Adhere to and apply spend authority guidelines as published in the company signature guidelines.
• Provide purchasing service and information for other departments as required; manage internal intranet postings of approved suppliers and purchasing tools.
• Develop strong relationships with internal business partners and suppliers.
• Make payments with purchasing card and manage team purchasing card expense reports.
• Evaluate and prioritize user problems and complaints; create and assign problem tickets using Hilti’s ticketing system (ServiceNow).
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to ensure timely delivery and activation of devices.
• Maintain accurate inventory records for all telecom equipment with the asset management team.
• Execute audits on telecom, network, and mobile services provided throughout the United States.
• Interface with On-site IT Support team and vendors when a problem requires escalation.
• Bring continuous improvements of monthly reporting for mobility and other telecom costs including zero-usage reporting.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, or equivalent experience, required.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience, required.
• General functional know-how: selecting and qualifying suppliers, understanding products/services, supporting with negotiation, contract management and legal awareness, required.
• Mobility management experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Relevant sourcing/buying experience specifically with indirect services and materials, preferred.
• Three (3) years of telecom and/or IT experience, preferred.
• Technical understanding: Knowledge of basic telecommunication technologies such as 4th generation (4G) and 5th generation (5G) cellular technology, Long-Term Evolution (LTE), Fixed Lines (POTS), Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), Wide Area Network (WAN) and Transmission System 1 (T1).
• Knowledge of Mobility Device Management (MDM) solutions such as VMware AirWatch, Android Operating System and Samsung mobile phones.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize tasks and activities, required.
• Professional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills, required.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Skilled with MS Office Suite; Strong Excel (Analysis) and PowerPoint knowledge, preferred.
• Experience analyzing and negotiating terms and conditions for subcontracts and non-disclosure agreements, preferred.
• Up to 10% domestic & international travel, required.

Benefits

We're a big company with a family-owned feel. You will be given the opportunity to make big changes that will ripple throughout the industry while feeling right at home with the Hilti family. In addition to a competitive base salary and bonus potential, we offer a robust benefits package including a generous paid time off policy that includes vacation, personal days, health & wellness, and 2 days per year to give back in your local community, paid family leave, educational reimbursement, 401(k) matching, medical/dental/vision coverage, and a variety of other benefits to fit the needs of our employees.