Procurement Support Specialist

Overview

Join Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance with over a century of expertise. We empower our employees to innovate, make impactful decisions, and build lasting client relationships worldwide. At Starr, you''ll work in an entrepreneurial culture alongside accessible leaders, leveraging our financial strength and vast industry experience to deliver solutions for our clients, no matter how complex. Grow your career with a rapidly growing company that invests in its people and their ability to drive real progress.

The Procurement Department is seeking three (3) individuals to serve on a newly formed team dedicated to the oversight and management of our Procure-to-Pay initiative. This centralized Purchasing Group will manage all aspects of the purchasing process, including sourcing and evaluating suppliers as needed, purchase order management, supplier relationship management, data / spend analysis, and reporting. These individuals will support the broader Procurement team in their negotiating and contracting activities.

They will also be part of a team assisting in the development and enhancement of the internal procedures followed in the evaluation process, including implementing technology and workflow to achieve a streamlined and modern risk assessment methodology. Specifically, the staff will support and assist in:

• Assessing and evaluating suppliers based on quality, pricing, delivery, and reliability
• Creating, reviewing, and processing purchase orders in compliance with organizational policies
• Reviewing contracts and agreements to ensure proper ingestion into the ERP to better track performance against contracted work
• Gathering and analyzing procurement data to support business decisions and present actionable reports
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers to ensure good service and resolution of issues
• Ongoing development of a globalized approach to the Purchasing process for the company
• Leading training for employees, either in group sessions or individually
• Acting as a member of a centralized helpdesk for user inquiries

• Assist in communicating key internal process enhancements when necessary
• Assist in continuous review of department’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and process flows
• Review purchase requests and input data into Finance ERP systems in support of the broader Procurement team
• Identify errors, issues, duplicates, or misclassifications in supplier data and take corrective actions
• Troubleshoot user issues
• Support compliance reviews and respond to audit requests pertaining to supplier records and purchasing activity
• Crosstrain on Procurement responsibilities
• Develop communications for internal circulation to proactively identify obstacles and explain pitfalls for end users
• Serve as a member of a centralized helpdesk for all end user Purchase Order inquiries
• Assist in all closing procedures
• Contribute to the development of an internal playbook for staff members to follow
• Offer process improvements that enhance the user experience or automate compliance review

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Supply Chain Management
• Experience using Workday Finance, or a similar platform, preferred
• 2 or more years of experience in a purchasing role preferred
• Knowledge of general ledger / accounts payable workflow technology a plus
• Familiarity with data security and privacy best practices regarding financial and personal data
• Strong attention to data integrity; ability to identify, investigate, and resolve data issues
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); advanced Excel a plus
• Basic understanding of entities within a typical property & casualty insurance carrier
• Proven experience in providing service to internal stakeholders and achieving successful outcomes
• Demonstrated problem solving, decision making, sound judgment, and assertiveness
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to present to large groups
• Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills; professional and positive approach
• Detail-oriented; able to cope under pressure and handle multiple tasks
• Collaborative, team-oriented; self-motivated and self-sufficient
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Starr Companies, comprising C.V. Starr & Co., Inc. and Starr Insurance Holdings, Inc., is a global, privately held insurance, financial services, and investments organization. Starr’s insurance activities include aviation, marine, energy, property and excess casualty insurance, with international exposures. Our firms provide loss control, claims handling and settlement, risk assessment and loss prevention, and access to the excess and surplus marketplace for certain lines of business.

Starr is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first-class training and development opportunities to all employees.