Admin-Clerical - Procurement Clerk

Position Details:
Our client, a world-leading Pharmaceutical Company in Kalamazoo, MI is currently looking for a Indirect Procurement Specialist to join their expanding team.

Job Title: Indirect Procurement Specialist / Pharma Industry
Duration: 18 months contract, extendable up to 36 months
Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Note:
The client has the right-to-hire you as a permanent employee at any time during or after the end of the contract.
You may participate in the company group medical insurance plan

Job Description:
Role Summary
The Procurement Specialist role is responsible for local stakeholder management, supplier performance management, sourcing and contracting execution.
They are responsible for supporting local stakeholders by engaging in key internal / external stakeholder discussions and leading sourcing and contracting events, and for managing tactical supplier performance process & supplier development programs to maximize value for Pharmaceutical stakeholders.
Primary market is the Kalamazoo MI site. Primary categories include Capital Construction, Equipment and Engineering Services.

Role Responsibilities
Local Stakeholder Management
Coordinate with local teams to understand their procurement needs and requirements and provide guidance on procurement best practices and procedures
Support, address and resolve Stakeholders day to day procurement process questions
Engage in key internal / external stakeholder discussions at the local plant / market
Contribute to implementing sourcing strategies that support business objectives and deliver value
Support Sourcing strategies that align with company goals and objectives based on business requirements received from internal stakeholders, including business leaders and cross-functional teams
Contribute to the discussions on core processes needed to coordinate across local teams and stakeholders
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as operations, finance, and legal teams, to ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures
Support Stakeholders with project document review, guidance and tracking of completion

Operational Excellence
Support the execution of initiatives that optimize costs through local sourcing
Identify and evaluate local suppliers, negotiate favorable pricing, and track cost savings achieved
Contribute to the initiatives on process improvement to achieve cost savings, increased productivity, and enhanced supplier performance
Perform analysis of spend data to identify cost savings opportunities and develop strategies to optimize procurement processes
Develop and maintain strong relationships with local suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services while maintaining quality standards
Develop and maintain documentation related to procurement activities, including supplier contracts, purchase orders, and delivery reports
Contribute to the TPRM Process Execution
Support and lead minor supplier payment issue resolution
Lead/assist supplier escalation items and performance issue resolution
Management of site-based contracts
Lead/assist negotiation of bid exceptions/sole source/single source items
Develop RFx content execution in eSourcing system

Supplier Performance Management
Support supplier performance process to maximize value for Pharmaceutical stakeholders
Monitor supplier performance and conduct periodic supplier evaluations to ensure adherence to contractual agreements and quality standards
Support regular supplier operational interactions and metrics discussions, identify areas for improvement, supplier change and supplier process change approval time
Conduct market research to identify potential local suppliers and develop a supplier database to streamline procurement process
Track supplier SLA compliance and develop supplier action plans as needed

Basic Qualifications
Minimum of bachelor's degree in Operations & Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline
Knowledge of working on cross-functional projects
Ability to coordinate business operations, client engagement and customer relationship management
Ability to support collaboration with internal stakeholders, such as operations, finance, and legal teams, to ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures
Experience in identification of local suppliers, supporting negotiation for favorable pricing, and tracking cost savings
Ability to build material for presenting to executive leadership
Experience in developing and maintaining documentation related to procurement activities, including supplier contracts, purchase orders, and delivery reports
Knowledge of industry trends and best practices
Comfortable operating in environment with ambiguity & changing market conditions
Effective communications skills
Business English required

Experience
Typical Years of Experience: 3+ years of experience in sourcing & procurement (1+ yrs for MBA/MS)
Experience of presenting supplier perspective to internal teams
Experience in monitoring supplier performance, tracking metrics, quality, and compliance
Experience of conducting market research to identify potential suppliers
Experience of maintaining accurate procurement records and documentation
Experience in tracking supplier SLA compliance
Experience with contract negotiations

Knowledge
Basic knowledge of the supplier landscape (by category as relevant), including payroll, benefits, recruiting, staffing
Basic knowledge of procurement practices & supplier evaluation methodologies
Knowledge of analytical skills and comfort with standard analytical methods and tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Access)
Proficiency in PowerPoint, and other relevant software
Basic knowledge of communication platforms

Must Have:
Capital and Indirect Procurement Sourcing and Contracting experience

Interview:
Teams

Schedule:
Monday - Friday / first shift

Comments
Must Have:
Capital and Indirect Procurement Sourcing and Contracting experience.

Onsite - Must be local to Kalamazoo

Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree

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