Buyer Consultant / Procurement Specialist - Strategic Sourcing (Level 1) - PS 0416 KP#02
il y a 2 jours
Yonkers
Job DescriptionTitle: Buyer Consultant / Procurement Specialist – Strategic Sourcing (Level 1) Location: New York, NY Duration: 6 Months Required Experience & Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Contract Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience), • Supply chain management, • RFP and go-to-market strategies, • Formal and informal solicitations, • Contract drafting, negotiation, and administration, • Strong understanding of procure-to-pay processes, procurement policies, procedures, and associated risks, • Familiarity with ERP purchasing systems and procurement-related tools, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or similar toolsCore Competencies, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, • Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities, • High attention to detail, • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines, • Capability to collaborate in cross-functional teams with minimal supervision, • Manage and process sourcing requisitions of moderate to high complexity, • Execute sourcing strategies using RFP and other go-to-market approaches, • Identify opportunities to consolidate spend and optimize costs, • Partner with stakeholders to define and validate scope of work, • Lead cross-functional meetings and sourcing activities, • Prepare award recommendations and maintain accurate procurement documentation, • Track and manage demand to improve procurement efficiency, • Ensure alignment with diversity and inclusion procurement goals, • Develop and distribute RFP documentation in compliance with policiesContract Management & Administration, • Negotiate contracts in collaboration with legal and internal stakeholders, • Manage the full contract lifecycle: execution, change management, renewal, and closeout, • Monitor supplier performance and contract compliance, • Resolve procurement issues such as PO discrepancies, pricing issues, and invoicing exceptions, • Ensure goods and services are delivered as per agreed termsPerformance Metrics, • Achievement of cost savings and value creation targets, • Meeting stakeholder expectations, • Timely execution of sourcing events, • Adherence to diversity and procurement goalsKey Challenges, • Navigating regulatory requirements that impact timelines, • Aligning multiple stakeholders with differing priorities, • Managing urgent and changing procurement needs, • Limited visibility into historical spend and forecasting demandDecision-Making Authority, • Lead end-to-end sourcing processes, including RFP execution and supplier selection, • Evaluate supplier proposals and perform pricing analysis, • Recommend and support contract awards, • Determine appropriate procurement methods and sourcing channels, • Interpret procurement policies and applicable regulations, • Prepare documentation for approvals based on defined thresholdsStakeholder & Relationship Management, • Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and project teams, • Collaborate with departments such as Legal, Finance, Inventory, and Accounts Payable, • Manage supplier relationships to ensure optimal service delivery and contract value, • Leverage internal support teams for analytics, reporting, and system support