Procurement Specialist

1 month ago


Lincoln, United States Global Technical Talent Full time
Procurement Specialist
  • Contract Duration 12+ months
Position Summary:
  • The Contract Procurement Specialist will be pivotal in supporting direct material sourcing projects related to Raw Materials or Packaging.
  • Responsibilities will encompass leading or supporting projects to achieve the financial goals of the department, maintain quality, and ensure the security of supply.
  • The contractor will collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement projects with suppliers as well as support new products and new product launches.

Position Responsibilities:
  • Procurement Sourcing: Leads the sourcing and contracting of direct Raw materials or Packaging materials as assigned.
  • Collaborates with Local Category Leads and Global Category Managers to execute projects in alignment with local and platform sourcing strategies.
  • Data Analysis: Compile and analyze statistical data to determine product feasibility and establish price objectives. Keep abreast of price trends and manufacturing processes.
  • Supplier Relations: Engage with suppliers to analyze their operations, determine factors influencing prices, and secure the lowest cost while maintaining quality, reliability, and adherence to schedules.
  • Contract Management: Prepare competitive bid packages, review proposals, negotiate prices, select or recommend suppliers, analyze trends, and maintain necessary records. Conduct contract negotiation and maintenance to align with company objectives.
  • Communication: Maintain regular communication with various levels and groups throughout the organization.

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
  • Significant experience in raw materials, chemicals, and packaging supplies may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Three or more years of procurement experience.
  • Negotiating skills and familiarity with procurement procedures.
  • Excellent communication skills for effective interaction across all organizational levels.
  • Strong facilitation skills in assessing technical and business issues, and forming teams to address procurement opportunities.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Experience with SAP or Ariba systems a plus
  • Experience with Change Control systems and processes a plus
Technical Skills and Competencies:
  • Knowledge of applicable technical standards, techniques, principles, theories, concepts, and industry practices/standards, including processes.
  • Ability to provide solutions to moderate scope and complexity problems, referring to policies and practices for guidance.
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision, following established procedures, and recommending actions.
  • Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment, overall adequacy, and accuracy.
  • Physical Position Requirements:
  • Primarily office-based work (remote and in-person), with occasional filing and other light activities as necessary.
  • Position involves sitting, standing, and walking.
  • Work conditions involve over 50% stationary activities with periodic standing and walking throughout the workday.

Benefits:
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
  • 401k Retirement Fund

About the Company
  • As the world's leading animal health company, our client is driven by a singular purpose: to nurture our world and humankind by advancing care for animals. After 70+ years of innovating ways to predict, prevent, detect, and treat animal illness, they continue to stand by those raising and caring for animals worldwide - from livestock farmers to veterinarians and pet owners. The company's leading portfolio and pipeline of medicines, vaccines, diagnostics, and technologies make a difference in over 100 countries. A Fortune 500 company, they generated revenue of $7.8 billion in 2021 with ~12,100 employees.
  • Our client's Colleagues foster a "run it like you own it" mindset and know their decisions and actions make a direct impact on our business and our customers. They have a highly collaborative culture and work across the business as one team to get results that matter.
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