Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist Overview

• The Procurement Specialist role offers a dynamic opportunity to support procurement operations and supplier onboarding processes within a hybrid work environment.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient supplier registration and onboarding processes.
• Manage Purchase Requisition and PO Change Order processes, ensuring accurate data input and compliance with SLAs.
• Serve as the point of contact for inquiries related to supplier onboarding and procurement processes.
• Drive adoption and optimize system utilization through continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Provide timely customer service and training to enhance onboarding and procurement operations.
• Support supplier inquiries and resolve issues related to procurement processes and onboarding.
• Monitor supplier onboarding communications and respond promptly to inquiries for improved service.
• Track and organize inquiries, communicating themes to drive process improvements.

• Process new and mid-contract requests in collaboration with business leads and suppliers.
• Communicate with stakeholders across Procurement, Legal, Finance, IT, and Accounts Payable teams.
• Ensure supplier registration and onboarding responsibilities are completed efficiently.
• Manage Purchase Requisition and PO Change Order processes with accurate data input.
• Act as the primary contact for supplier onboarding and P2P process inquiries.
• Maintain compliance with SLAs for supplier onboarding and procurement workflows.
• Engage with stakeholders to optimize system utilization and drive process improvements.
• Provide training to business functions to improve procurement processes.
• Monitor and respond to supplier inquiries, ensuring timely resolution of issues.

• Associate of Arts (AA) degree or equivalent educational background required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement or related field; 4 years preferred.
• Proficiency in procurement systems and supplier onboarding processes.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage and monitor procurement workflows and ensure compliance with SLAs.
• Experience in driving process improvements and optimizing system utilization.
• Competence in handling supplier inquiries and resolving procurement-related issues.
• Strong organizational skills to track and manage supplier onboarding processes.
• Familiarity with hybrid work environments and ability to adapt to flexible work arrangements.