Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Revere Parkway Warehouse Job Denver area,Colorado USA,Supply Chain/Logistics

Overview

Job Title
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Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Provide administrative, analytical, and operational support to the Strategic Sourcing team in the execution of district procurement activities. Support purchasing operations with an emphasis on Purchasing Card (P-Card) administration, system transactions, compliance monitoring, and stakeholder service. Exercise sound judgment in applying established policies and procedures to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in procurement processes. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support effective purchasing operations in alignment with District policies, Board of Education requirements, and public-sector purchasing standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Establish and maintain positive working relationships with school and department personnel. Provide guidance and support in navigating purchasing processes, resolving issues, and ensuring timely procurement of goods and services in accordance with District procedures.

Review and validate purchase requisitions and purchase orders for compliance with District policies, contract terms, and procurement regulations. Exercise independent judgment to resolve discrepancies, determine appropriate purchasing methods within established guidelines, and escalate complex issues as needed.

Provide ongoing administrative and operational support to the Strategic Sourcing team. Assist in maintaining efficient purchasing workflows, supporting procurement activities, and ensuring timely completion of tasks across multiple systems and stakeholders.

Enter, update, and maintain purchasing and supplier data in Oracle and Salesforce systems. Ensure data accuracy and completeness to support reporting, compliance, and operational effectiveness. Identify and resolve data discrepancies and support system process improvements.

Administer and monitor the organization’s Purchasing Card (P-Card) program, including transaction review, reconciliation, and compliance oversight. Identify and address policy violations, provide guidance to cardholders, and support audit readiness through documentation, reporting, and issue resolution.

Manage day-to-day operations of the Amazon Business account, including purchase review and approval within established guidelines, stakeholder support, and issue resolution. Monitor usage trends and escalate concerns related to compliance, spend controls, and purchasing practices.

Coordinate supplier onboarding processes, ensuring required documentation is complete and compliant with District standards. Review submissions for accuracy and completeness, resolve issues with vendors, and support adherence to procurement and regulatory requirements.

Monitor procurement workflows and approval processes within purchasing systems. Identify delays or issues, follow up with stakeholders, and assist in resolving routine process challenges to ensure timely completion of procurement activities.

Generate and analyze standard procurement reports to support operational decision making, identify discrepancies, and assist with data validation, compliance monitoring, and process improvement efforts.

Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
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This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
Associate’s degree in business, procurement, supply chain management, or related field, or 60 college credit hours. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Two (2) years of experience in purchasing, procurement support, finance, operations, or administrative support in a compliance-driven or process-oriented environment
Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to safety procedures
Working knowledge of standard office equipment (computers, copiers, phones, email).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Basic knowledge of purchasing processes, contracts, and terms and conditions
Ability to support vendor communications and assist with pricing and procurement activities
Ability to exercise sound judgment and handle multiple priorities
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
Ability to learn and follow governmental and school district procurement regulations, policies, and procedures
Ability to work independently with general supervision
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Ability to follow Board of Education and District policies and procedures

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)
Occasional bending, reaching, climbing
Occasional standing and walking
Occasional lifting, pushing, and pulling
Visual concentration
Eye/hand coordination (e.g. typing)
Normal office environment
Normal school district environment

Desired Qualifications

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