Procurement Specialist

Job Description:

This is a non-supervisory role that is responsible for the procurement and acquisition of goods and services for MPW & its affiliates that delivers near-term sourcing value and works to enhance processes and drive efficiency. This role will collaborate with and advise business units on the acquisition of goods and services of basic to moderate complexity across one or more categories. They will also support the Strategic Sourcing Team in multiple capacities to ensure business plans are executed against the sourcing strategy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Help build operational, tactical and strategic procurement capabilities (spend and opportunity analytics, strategic sourcing, market intelligence, strategy documents).
2. Maintain close relationships with key business stakeholders in the field and in the corporate office to understand requirements and lead procurement efforts from requisition to payment for various spend categories.
3. Support the Procurement Department’s vision in developing a procurement process with supporting tools.
4. Manage supplier relationships for various spend categories to help drive continuous improvement.
5. Maintain category profile information (supplier performance, spend profile).
6. Contribute to the automation of routine tasks/activities and continuous process improvement.
7. Support sourcing process by extracting and analyzing data from various sources to effectively improve commercial decisions.
8. Work closely with Accounts Payable to ensure Early Payment Discounts are realized and suppliers are invoicing in accordance with their contract terms.
9. Support data requests from the Director of Procurement and Leadership.
10. Report savings methodologies and calculations.
11. Complete various daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly or annual reports using Microsoft Excel, JD Edwards or Business Objects.
12. Performs other duties as required.

Required Skills:

KEY BEHAVIORS:

1. Customer Service: Proactively developing customer relationships both internal and external; anticipating and providing solutions to customer needs; giving high priority to customer satisfaction.
2. Professionalism: Maintaining a high-quality professional appearance and standardizing to improve performance and reputation.
3. Continuous Improvement: Refining and developing new tools and processes through creativity and innovation.
4. Drive to Win: Passionate and candid; challenges are eagerly accepted, and motivated to grow.
5. Spirit of Family: Treating all people with respect by supporting and giving back to employees, customers, and local communities. Promoting opportunities within and through referrals.