Sr Procurement Specialist

Position: Sr Procurement Specialist (5464)
Location: Rollinsford

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world’s most innovative companies to create a more connected world? Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities. The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe
- Sub Com has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the Sub Com team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns. We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives.

Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), Sub Com has opportunities to advance your career.

Position Overview The Sr. Procurement Specialist is responsible for supporting the requisitions process and partnering directly with Sub Com vendors. The role requires negotiating and managing the terms and conditions through the Purchase Order process, in support of the Business needs and ensure compliance with all of the company’s procurement policies. The position reports to the Purchasing Manager located in Newington NH.

Responsibilities Work within ERP system, Oracle to create Purchase Orders from approved

Requisition s.

Negotiate with suppliers, drive cost reduction efforts, and negotiate terms and conditions.

Develop contracts with vendors based on the needs of the business. Partner with the Legal team during contract negotiations.

Prepare “Requests for Quotations” (RFQ) to ensure competitive pricing.

Develop and maintain spreadsheets to support complex quotations and purchase orders.

Expedite long-lead material orders to support production changes.

Generate appropriate correspondence within the various Business groups and with suppliers to support purchasing activities.

Negotiate Professional Services Agreements to hire temporary workers.

Create contract award reports to obtain approvals as per the Schedule of Authorization.

Participate in regular Supply Chain meetings and interfaces with all departments to resolve any problems and issues.

Review Vendor Open Order Reports weekly.

Contact vendors with discrepancies with quantity, invoice, or quality.

Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and procedures, ethical practices and adherence to relevant laws and regulations
- Develops weekly, reports.

Qualifications College business or technical degree required.

Minimum 5 years’ experience required.

Ability to write and negotiate contract terms and conditions.

Ability to conduct business in a professional manner at all times and to be cooperative and service oriented
- Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively as well as efficiently, with minimum direct supervision.

A team player with a great positive and professional attitude who is willing and eager to learn.

Must be able to: multitask, be flexible, handle high-pressure situations, have strict attention to detail, work in a close-knit team oriented fast paced atmosphere.

Flexibility and can-do attitude to manage unexpected situations successfully.

Have the ability to deal professionally with internal and external customers.

Have the ability to travel to other Sub Com or supplier locations.

Computer literate; proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams).Excellent…