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.

• Supplier qualification and relationship management
• Request for Proposal (RFP): bid receipt, market comparisons, evaluation and analysis, 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

• Bachelor's Degree (Supply Chain, Finance, or technical discipline) preferred; ISM and/or APICS certification highly desired but not required
• 5+ years of relevant procurement and supply management experience
• Knowledge of procurement contracting legal aspects and procurement contracts; risk management, warranty, and liability
• Comfort in working between office and highly industrial environments
• High level of safety awareness and championing
• Strength in developing respectful partnerships with both key stakeholders and suppliers
• Demonstrated negotiation skills with an ability to make decisions based on data and trends
• Ability to develop and report key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Understanding of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling, contracts, and change management
• Understanding the difference between lump-sum and Time & Materials contracting

• Medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans
• 401(k) plan
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Base pay range: $95,200.00 - $ USD. Final salary offered will be determined based on experience, education, location, skills, and other factors.

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.