Confidential Hiring for Procurement Specialist at Greensboro, NC Full Time

The Procurement Specialist will engage in procurement, setting procurement strategies, driving cost savings, improving terms and conditions, and assisting in optimizing operational support in accordance with direction from the Sr Director of Strategic Sourcing. The ideal candidate is a capable, hands-on operative capable of immediate action and prioritizing multiple projects.

Essential Functions:

• Support procurement function and maintains all aspects of purchasing, negotiations, strategy, tool, and process implementation for procurement related to goods and services
• Negotiate favorable contractual terms and conditions with suppliers
• Deliver on cost reduction commitments through the identification, development, and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives
• Develop and implement efficiencies, standardized tools, practices, and procedures shortening the quotation, RFP and decision making and evaluation time
• Develop, implement, and maintain procurement policies and review on a regular basis to ensure relevance and conformance with best practices and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory policies
• Prioritize assignments in accordance with guidance while meeting established deadlines
• Communicate potential solutions and business problems to management
• Assist with suppliers and involved departments to resolve procurement-related problems and issues
• Familiarize with and utilize database of each preferred supplier, capabilities, and industry dynamics
• Collaborate with other departments to identify and maintain resources needed to provide an effective supply chain
• Coordinate inventories of materials and supplies located in the company, to include locations and utilization dates
• Analyze current inventories and procedures; suggest improvements to leaders to increase efficiency of supply chain and profitability for the company.
• Support management policies to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring quality and safety; communicate enhancement concepts to existing processes
• Learn and perform pricing negotiation for raw material and delivery with suppliers, vendors, and/or shipping companies
• Assist in maintaining relationships with vendors and communicates opportunity identification for new services
• Perform purchasing functions such as negotiating contracts, pricing, making purchases, and establishing service agreements with suppliers and vendors
• Derive savings via volume, recurring, and pre-negotiated arrangements
• Assist with developing relevant purchasing and logistics SOPs
• Assist in the development and training of effective purchasing procedures for a decentralized company
• Coordinate with staff and vendors to ensure timely and accurate arrival of products and services
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills:

• Become an expert / power user of proprietary asset tracker/NetSuite
• Ability to act on problems enhancing organizational andamp; customer understanding
• Work independently while contributing to a team environment
• Business acumen with aptitude for influencing and strong communication skills
• Ability to negotiate, persuade, and influence customers
• Strong professional discipline
• Utmost devotion to our team members and culture
• Capable of meeting tight deadlines while working in a rapid, high-pressure environment
• Ability to work effectively when dealing with limited information and seek details for effectiveness
• Ability to work flexible hours. We operate 24/7/365

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent, required
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field, preferred
• 2 plus years’ experience in procurement, setting procurement strategies, driving cost savings, and improving terms and conditions
• Experience in vendor relations and procurement
• Experience with teams and customer relations
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must pass a drug test, motor vehicle record check and a background check after accepting a conditional offer of employment