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Senior Associate, Procurement
Location
United States
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50 days ago
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Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Associate, Procurement
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• Carries out Procurement processes, standards, and operational plans, including RFPs, negotiation preparations, and cost analysis. • Responds to client inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations to ensure customer satisfaction. • Carries out activities associated with purchasing goods, materials, supplies, and services to ensure terms are in the organization’s best interest. • Engage with functions outside of supply chain (Finance, Engineering, Operations, programs etc.) to ensure a timely resolution of medium to complex supply chain issues. • Be proactive to mitigate and minimize supply chain risks, to prevent critical line stops. • Prepares purchase orders, approves payments, and negotiates prices to ensure the procurement process goes smoothly, under general guidance. • Compiles price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to provide input on reasonable prices. • Prepares request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages to take on new accounts. • Monitors contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations. • Contacts suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries to ensure resolution of problems such as shortages and missed or late deliveries. • Responsible for all aspects of the supplier relationships within a commodity. • Ensures product is delivered on time, meets quality standards, and at the right cost. • May perform delivery assurance responsibilities.
Job Requirements
- A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field
- Demonstrated professional or educational experience communicating in English (verbal and written)
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
- Prior experience in supply chain, operations, procurement or related field.
- Prior SAP and/or Procurement experience is preferred.
- Looking for a motivated team player
- Knowledge of the industry and market conditions
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Ability to develop long-lasting relationships
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Experience with Supply Chain processes
- Experience with ERP Systems
- Work independently, remain calm under pressure
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
- Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions
- And more!
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