Strategic Procurement & Contracts Specialist

Purchasing Analyst

Providence, RI

• Procures goods and services in accordance with the Corporate Purchasing Policy, Contract administration guidelines and Accounting disbursement approval limits
• Prepares and solicits complex and/or high value Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs); handles cost analysis and vendor negotiations to ensure award recommendation considers quality, risk, cost, value, and procedural compliance
• Facilitates Legal, Financial, IT Technical and Security due diligence contract reviews
• Drafts contracts, services agreements, amendments and statements of work in accordance with negotiated terms, conditions, pricing and service requirements
• Manages contracts and programs to ensure contracted pricing, service levels and agreed upon terms and conditions are being honored by suppliers
• Acts as liaison for internal clients (including company officers and senior managers) and external agents regarding supplier relationship management
• May assist in the training & development of junior buyers
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Works independently, referring issues to a higher authority as appropriate

• Bachelor's Degree (Business Major)
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement and negotiation strategies/procedures, purchasing / contract management systems
• Expertise with complex RFPs
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel in particular