Procurement Specialist

JOB SUMMARY:
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing the organization's purchasing activities to ensure cost-effective and high-quality procurement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Developing and maintaining supplier relationships.
• Reconciliation of vendor payments and discrepancies
• Analyze and Evaluate supplier performance.
• Provide recommendations on cost saving strategies
• Maintaining vendor onboarding process
• Sourcing of material and service labor for projects as needed
• Perform market analysis as needed
• Work with contracts and legal to review purchasing agreements, subcontractor proposals, and service contracts
• Construct and maintain request for purchases or quotes (RFP/RFQ)
• Support all corporate departments such as Human Resources, Safety & Risk, Fleet Operations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Sales, and Executive team. Respond to corporate requests in a timely manner.
• Maintain an understanding of company policies and procedures. Review company handbook periodically to ensure accurate knowledge.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards as well as all government regulations.
• Create and nurture a positive work environment by treating others with mutual respect and concern.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills within departments and customers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong Excel and general computer skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to conduct research independently and provide detailed summaries

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement. Business Administration, or related field required and 5 years' experience in a procurement role OR 10 years' experience in a mid-level procurement role.
• Three (3) years of experience working with C-suite and providing recommendations for solutions
• Valid Florida Driver's License.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English

COMPETENCIES:

Communication
- Delivers clear, effective communication and takes responsibility for understanding others.

Customer Service
- Demonstrates a commitment to public service; serves and satisfies internal and external customers; holds self-accountable for quality outcomes.

Interpersonal Relations
- Develops and maintains effective relationships with others; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and in different situations; shows understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness.

Teamwork
- Works with and helps others to accomplish objectives.

Adaptability
- Adapts quickly to change and easily considers new approaches.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Company maintains a firm commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment for its employees and quality services to its clients. This is a drug-free workplace. Must be able to pass a post-offer / pre-placement drug screen. Must also submit to a post-offer / pre-employment background report & motor vehicle check.
• Work is performed in a standard office environment with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting objects up to 25 pounds at times.
• Disclaimer: An employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.