Procurement Specialist 4

Job Title

Procurement Specialist

San Jose, CA

$47.00/hr - $51.00/hr

The main function of a Procurement Specialist is to lead in determining and managing the sourcing strategy within a defined category or subcategories, identifying and engaging with senior stakeholders. The manager will oversee the sourcing process and materials/reports for management, as well as provide sourcing and procurement advice to business areas.

• Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements and to define and implement the category strategy, plans and processes for sourcing goods and services.
• Maintain a detailed knowledge and understanding of the business drivers and have a comprehensive understanding of how they affect the business strategy.
• Act as a subject matter expert on procurement policies, processes and best practice.
• Manage key sourcing activities for business projects, ensuring timely delivery and budgeting with appropriate risk management.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key existing strategic suppliers and identify potential new partners.
• Monitor compliance with the business' sourcing process, acting as an internal consultant for each stage in the process.
• Develop category or sub-category strategy, plans, sourcing pipelines.

• Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and decision‑making skills.
• Understanding of procurement and sourcing techniques and supply chain management.
• Experience in procurement or purchasing.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field.
• 8-10 years’ experience.

• Contract / Procurement experience - 8 Years
• Microsoft Office competency - 8 Years
• Change Order Review & Processing - 8 Years
• Experience working in Data Center

• Daily monitoring of on hand and expected delivery of long lead equipment to project site.
• Partner with GC to ensure accurate equipment storage to include receipt, care and custody and maintenance is executed.
• Partner with Contracting, Cost, Schedule and Construction peers to ensure work plans are coordinated and supported.
• Monitor, communicate, escalate and mitigate risks including equipment and supplier tech resource constraints.

• Data Center procurement and / or contract execution for long lead equipment.
• Inventory management of stored equipment including managing vendor on care & custody.

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

P.S:
No third Party or C2C