Procurement Specialist

1 day ago


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States VetJobs Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Specialist to join our team at VetJobs. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for managing procurement processes, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with established departmental objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Establish contracts from initial bid packages through bid award, negotiation, and final agreement.
  • Ensure compliance with established departmental objectives, including supplier evaluations, sustainability initiatives, and cost reduction reporting.
  • Develop and recommend short- and long-term regional category strategies aligned with global leadership in professional services, general services, and IT.
  • Analyze market structure, trends, technical developments, and regulatory trends that impact competitiveness and/or affect availability and delivered cost of services/supplies.
  • Negotiate resolution of disputes, changes in scope, and services price changes where applicable.
  • Communicate procurement strategies to internal stakeholders and present a "one voice" message to potential suppliers to conduct fair and effective bid processes.
  • Manage ongoing relationships with suppliers' sales and business leaders.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Finance or Business Administration with preference for an MBA.
  • 5-10 years of relevant experience.
  • 5 years of relevant GSSTIT experience or an MBA/MS with 5 years of relevant strategic procurement experience is required.
  • Professional Certification is a plus.
  • Demonstrated expertise and practical experience with general services, site services, supplies, travel, and IT categories and of the major factors that influence markets and prices for the major materials are within the position's responsibility.
  • Solid market knowledge and ability to quickly become recognized internally and externally for the relevant categories.
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal) are required. Proven ability to develop and deliver persuasive argumentation in pricing and contract negotiations is essential to the achievement of LANXESS' objectives.
What We Offer
  • Competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.
  • Comprehensive benefits to support your financial security, health, and wellbeing, including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance, and medical care.
  • Work-life and flexibility, with our global "Xwork" program offering flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
  • Training and development opportunities to support your professional and personal growth.


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