Procurement Specialist
About the role
The Procurement Specialist is primarily responsible for managing the local/regional Procurement process in accordance with established Reworld procedures and policies. This role owns all facility Procurement activities from Supplier qualification through performance management and will be responsible for all related supplier onboarding activities as well as assuring compliance with supply scopes, company policies and acceptable business practices.
- Specific Accountabilities Include (but Are Not Limited To):
- Supplier qualification and relationship management
- Request for Proposal (RFP), bid receipt, market comparisons, evaluation and analysis, and negotiations
- Coordination and participation in bid review conferences/walk downs
- Finalization activities (negotiations, awarding of contracts, follow-up, dispute resolutions)
- Purchase order placement and expediting
- Leading total cost reduction initiatives
- Support supplier quality assurance programs
- Supplier performance analysis, and contract compliance oversight, to determine necessity for amendments or contracts extensions
- Compilation of data for preparing cost reporting in support of the annual budgeting process
- Providing training and instruction to internal clients on Procurement systems
- Management of supplier interface, strengthening the supplier base through supplier visits and technical conferences
- Attendance of Corporate and regional Procurement meetings and conferences as required
- Leading and/or facilitating the activities of facility personnel (End Users) who are engaged in formulating scope of supply
- Sourcing of maintenance spare parts from other Reworld facilities to maintain the corporate inventory pool to an optimum level between facilities who share common spare parts
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree is highly preferred; preferably Supply Chain, Finance, or technical discipline.
- ISM and/or APICS certification is highly desired but not required.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of relevant procurement and supply management experience is required.
Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of procurement contracting legal aspects and procurement contracts.
- Risk management, warranty, and liability.
- Comfort in working between office and highly industrial environments (heat, odor, etc.).
- High level of safety awareness and championship.
- Developing respectful partnerships with both key stakeholders as well as suppliers.
- Demonstrated negotiation skills with an ability to make decisions based on data and trends.
- An ability to develop and report key performance indicators (KPIs).
- An understanding of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling, contracts, and change management.
- Understand the difference between lump-sum and Time & Materials contracting.
Benefits
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Pay and benefits are competitive and include:
- Medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans
- 401(k) plan
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
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Our DEI Commitment
At Reworld, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and have developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP) to ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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