Procurement Specialist

Responsibilities

The Procurement Specialist will be a member of a high-performing, strategic sourcing team that identifies and leads complex, cross-functional supply chain optimization and expense reduction initiatives across the enterprise.

Supports the strategic sourcing team throughout the entire sourcing process and manages key procurement reports and data.

Exhibits strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, along with an interest and ability to develop strategic sourcing skills.

Essential Functions and Work Responsibilities

Functional Category : Strategic Sourcing Support

Estimated Percent of time Spent - 100%

• Support the strategic sourcing team as they manage, identify, and conduct sourcing initiatives (RFX), and provide fact-based recommendations to executive level management
• Be adaptable and flexible with assignments
• Optimize / analyze recurring reports for spend, agreements and suppliers
• Conduct spend analysis and market research on various categories upon request
• Research, analyze and document business objectives, market supply, and competitive benchmarking in support of a strategic category plan
• Increase spend under management through supplier compliance analysis and reporting
• Be able to scale reporting requests in accordance with business need
• Monitor upcoming contract expirations and proactively correct and maintain reportable data fields
• Ensure contract or program savings measured, tracked and reported to Finance
• Manage supplier order guides and other standard templates
• Track and report supplier-level spend insight by reviewing invoices and obtaining necessary reporting from the supplier
• Participate in established meetings with business stakeholders to understand strategic direction, business requirements, and objectives / priorities across assigned categories
• Draft RFX documents
• Manage supplier onboarding including risk assessments and reference checks
• Input agreements into contract system and manage throughout the approval process
• Continuously seek out process improvements and cost savings opportunities, and recommend efforts to realize those opportunities
• Manage overall supplier performance; act as an escalation point in the event of non-performance
• Improve supplier relationships and performance by establishing and measuring contracted supplier SLAs

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

REQUIRED

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college / university in a related field or a combination of education and sourcing / supply chain experience.

Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation

Requires valid state issued driver's license, personal transportation, good driving record and auto insurance as required by law.

Work Experience and Qualifications

Two years of procurement / supply chain experience

PREFERRED

Education

Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation desirable. CPP or CPPM certification is a plus.

Work Experience and Qualifications

• Health care industry experience
• Multi-state and multi-site sourcing experience

Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required

Computer Skills

• Must be computer proficient and possess experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, including pivot tables and basic formulas (IF, VLOOKUP), and Outlook.
• Must be able to quickly learn specific software and new applications.

Mathematical / Financial Skills

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Able to analyze data and statistics and draw reasonable conclusions and compile accurate reports.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret regulations and other documents.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively and tactfully present information to, and communicate with, co-workers, employees, and others.
• Possess exceptional English written and verbal communication skills, including accurate grammar and business correspondence knowledge.
• Ability to read and write memos, reports, and correspondence that conform to prescribed style and format.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Other Skills and Abilities :

• Able to establish and maintain cooperative and positive working relationships.
• Organized, detail-oriented, diplomatic, proactive, self-motivated, dependable, and driven by excellence.
• Even-tempered and able to balance multiple tasks in accordance with changing deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Benefits

InnovAge is dedicated to empowering seniors to live independently, allowing them to age in their own homes and communities safely.

InnovAge offers an alternative to nursing homes through its Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which provides enrolled seniors with customized healthcare and social support at PACE Adult Day Health Centers.

These centers are staffed by medical professionals who are committed to creating personalized care plans for each participant.

At InnovAge, our team members are our greatest asset and have a significant impact on the lives of our participants every day.

When you join InnovAge, you'll work alongside talented, respectful, and passionate colleagues within a patient-centered care model.

InnovAge is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action, and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We consider all qualified candidates for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected status.

Salaries are determined by various factors such as qualifications, experience, and location, and do not include potential bonuses or benefits.

Our extensive benefits package includes medical / dental / vision insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance and AD&D, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

Applicants are considered until the position is filled.

Posted Salary Range

USD $60,000.00 - USD $67,000.00 / Yr.