Procurement Purchasing Specialist

Procurement Purchasing Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Purchasing Specialist to support sourcing, procurement contracting, and supplier management activities within a large enterprise environment. This role partners with internal stakeholders to execute procurement strategies, negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and improve Procure to Pay processes. The ideal candidate will have strong procurement, sourcing, and contract management experience along with excellent analytical and communication skills.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment while driving operational efficiencies and supporting business objectives.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Real Estate Services procurement.
• Experience supporting Facilities Management procurement.
• Experience using Coupa Contract Management.
• Experience working within a large enterprise procurement organization.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 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, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable.