JOB TITLE: Procurement Specialist
EMPLOYER: AssistRx
DEPARTMENT: Product
REPORTS TO: Senior Procurement Manager
SUMMARY: The Procurement Specialist ensures products and services are purchased in a cost-effective and timely manner leveraging best practices and providing exceptional customer service. Partners with departments across the organization to manage sourcing, vendor negotiations, and terms.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Manage the purchasing process from selecting suppliers to providing guidance on sourcing and procurement processes.
· Prepare and process purchase orders and purchase requisitions, and maintain documentation of the acquisition of goods and services
· Promote a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
· Collaborating with IT, create documentation around evaluation, integration, and governance following IT best practices for application adoption, license provisioning, security, privacy, and user on- and off-boarding.
· Develop and track action plans for upcoming renewal dates.
· Assist stakeholders with identifying tools to increase business effectiveness.
· Build and manage the selection of preferred vendors and document the selection process for those vendors
· Sourcing, negotiating, and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms
· Request for Proposals (RFPs) and contracts
· Evaluates and analyzes purchasing trend and price trend to identify forecasting demand and minimize purchasing costs.
· Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.
· Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
· Coordinate payment, delivery, scheduling, and organization of purchases, and place orders to ensure ongoing supply, if needed
· Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
· Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration or certification a plus
· 2-5 years’ experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management
· In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms.
· Demonstrated skill in dealing with vendors and external suppliers while maintaining good business relationships throughout negotiations.
· Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
· Ability to initiate and facilitate communication, reach agreement on deliverables and timelines, mediate through obstacles, and negotiate toward win/win outcomes.
· Displayed ability to work comfortably with all levels of the organization.
· Strong analytic and quantitative skills to evaluate and compare bids and make recommendations.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).
· Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
· Highly organized and detail oriented.
COMPETENCIES:
· Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
· Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
· Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
· Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
· Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results
· Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
· Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
· Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
· Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
· Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
· Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and
competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
· Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.