Procurement Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Procurement Specialist

Contract Duration 12+ months

Position Summary :

• The Contract Procurement Specialist will be pivotal in supporting direct material sourcing projects related to Raw Materials or Packaging.
• Responsibilities will encompass leading or supporting projects to achieve the financial goals of the department, maintain quality, and ensure the security of supply.
• The contractor will collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement projects with suppliers as well as support new products and new product launches.

Position Responsibilities :

• Procurement Sourcing : Leads the sourcing and contracting of direct Raw materials or Packaging materials as assigned.
• Collaborates with Local Category Leads and Global Category Managers to execute projects in alignment with local and platform sourcing strategies.
• Data Analysis : Compile and analyze statistical data to determine product feasibility and establish price objectives. Keep abreast of price trends and manufacturing processes.
• Supplier Relations : Engage with suppliers to analyze their operations, determine factors influencing prices, and secure the lowest cost while maintaining quality, reliability, and adherence to schedules.
• Contract Management : Prepare competitive bid packages, review proposals, negotiate prices, select or recommend suppliers, analyze trends, and maintain necessary records.

Conduct contract negotiation and maintenance to align with company objectives.

Communication : Maintain regular communication with various levels and groups throughout the organization.

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Significant experience in raw materials, chemicals, and packaging supplies may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Three or more years of procurement experience.
• Negotiating skills and familiarity with procurement procedures.
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction across all organizational levels.
• Strong facilitation skills in assessing technical and business issues, and forming teams to address procurement opportunities.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with SAP or Ariba systems a plus
• Experience with Change Control systems and processes a plus

Technical Skills and Competencies :

• Knowledge of applicable technical standards, techniques, principles, theories, concepts, and industry practices / standards, including processes.
• Ability to provide solutions to moderate scope and complexity problems, referring to policies and practices for guidance.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, following established procedures, and recommending actions.
• Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment, overall adequacy, and accuracy.
• Physical Position Requirements :
• Primarily office-based work (remote and in-person), with occasional filing and other light activities as necessary.
• Position involves sitting, standing, and walking.
• Work conditions involve over 50% stationary activities with periodic standing and walking throughout the workday.

Benefits :

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Company

As the world’s leading animal health company, our client is driven by a singular purpose : to nurture our world and humankind by advancing care for animals.

After 70+ years of innovating ways to predict, prevent, detect, and treat animal illness, they continue to stand by those raising and caring for animals worldwide - from livestock farmers to veterinarians and pet owners.

The company’s leading portfolio and pipeline of medicines, vaccines, diagnostics, and technologies make a difference in over 100 countries.

A Fortune 500 company, they generated revenue of $7.8 billion in 2021 with 12,100 employees.

Our client’s Colleagues foster a run it like you own it mindset and know their decisions and actions make a direct impact on our business and our customers.

They have a highly collaborative culture and work across the business as one team to get results that matter.

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Company Description

Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation (www.Chenega.com) with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees.

We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India.

GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions.

As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.

We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces.

Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.

There is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page.

Just click on this link : https : / / bit.ly / gttcareers

Awards

SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm : 2023 and 2015

SIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for : 2019 -2023

Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company : 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015

Randstad Preferred Supplier : 2020 - 2023

TechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019

NH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist : 2015

Company Description

Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation (www.Chenega.com) with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees.

We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India.

GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions.

As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.

r n r nWe are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces.

Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.

r n r nThere is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page.

Just click on this link : https : / / bit.ly / gttcareers r n r nAwards r n r nSIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm : 2023 and 2015 r nSIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for : 2019 -2023 r nInc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company : 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015 r nRandstad Preferred Supplier : 2020 - 2023 r nTechServe Alliance Excellence Award.

2019 r nNH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies r nErnst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist : 2015