Senior Procurement Specialist Job at Blue Star Partners LLC, Alameda, CA

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  • Blue Star Partners LLC
  • Alameda, CA

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Procurement Specialist
Location: Alameda, CA – Onsite – Local candidates only
Period: 09/30/2024 to 09/29/2025 – Possibility of extension

Hours/Week: 40 hours (Hours over 40 will be paid at Time and a Half)

Rate: $35 - $40/hour

Contract Type: W-2 only


Scope of Services:

The Senior Procurement Specialist is Responsible for executing against the purchasing and supply management strategies created by the Category Managers. Work intimately with customers, divisions and the Category managers. Provide superior levels of customer service and satisfaction while adhering to a strict standard of business ethics and integrity. The Sr. Specialist has delegated authority to commit company funds. This position will work on the definition and resolution of known or anticipated problems in value, quality, feasibility and specifications in the procurement of goods and services while contributing cost savings, partnerships with suppliers and other value-added activities to support customer needs and expectations. Proactively seek and lead innovative ways to improve the procurement processes, cycle times, and customer service levels. Considered an SME across categories. Strong understanding of "One Procurement" category strategies and work on projects that impact the team. Is recognized as an expert within own area. Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise. Act as a lead, coordinating work but may not be a supervisor.

 
Role, Responsibilities & Deliverables:

  • Support PO conversion - non transactional and decisive negotiations.
  • Manage PO approvals - up to $1,000,000.
  • Educate on existing solutions and enable performance and tech tools development.
  • Support Ops issues and invoice error resolution.
  • Solves complex problems.
  • PO change management and evaluate the cause for change.
  • Enable supplier integration and KPI's.
  • Drive value and lead savings outcomes.
  • Collaboration with functions.
  • Develops bids and proposal formats.
  • Lead complex RFPs as well as lead small projects.
  • Provides advice/direction in primary areas of expertise.
  • Communicate and educate appropriate departments to provide appropriate supporting documentation for purchases.
  • Develop and leads agreed purchasing strategies for category.
  • Seek, develop and establish business relationships with diverse suppliers.
  • Meet regularly with divisional customers and lead functions to ensure superior customer satisfaction and continuous improvement for efficiencies.

 
Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree: Engineering, Science, Business, Financial or equivalent experience.
  • CPM certification desired
  • 4-6 years of Procurement experience.
  • Functional experience. Project management skills.
  • Excellent people skills, Excellent problem-solving skills and Proficient in the use of spreadsheet programs.
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Professional experience including Procurement, Category Management, or Project Management
  • Finance experience including Financial Benchmarking, Spend Management, Savings Tracking, or Cost Breakdowns
  • Analytical experience including GAP Analytics, Regression Analytics, Outlier Analytics, Scenario Planning, or Forward Modeling
  • Supplier Experience including Supplier Selection, Supplier Relationship Management, Capability Matrixes, or Contracting
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint preferred.

Job Tags

Contract work, Local area,

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