PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
Responsible for executing sourcing and category management activities for the Technology Procurement category, as directed by Category Management leadership.
Activities include partnering with internal stakeholders to develop requirements, issue and score RFx events, develop appropriate leverage, negotiate pricing and commercial terms, and assist in contracting.
Proactive communication with the internal stakeholders and suppliers are critical to this role. Additional responsibilities include calculating and reporting realized savings and executing category management and sourcing best practices.
Establishing and prioritizing project plans for sourcing projects will be critical to achieve expected objectives and results.
Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.
Utilize best in class technology sourcing process and data driven analytics to negotiate optimal commercial T&Cs that meet or exceed the needs of Stakeholders.
Develop and execute RFx, analyze results, establish leverage opportunities, and assess award scenarios. Negotiate and approve commercial terms related to third party contracts to optimize total cost of ownership for Company.
Based on the analysis of Company spend, client activity and the marketplace, develop, recommend and implement the most appropriate sourcing strategy for each project assigned.
Utilize sound project management techniques to ensure projects meet objectives and timelines, including development of comprehensive project and communication plans.
Maintain team accountability to project deliverables and execute all necessary communications to ensure accurate and timely flow of information to internal customers, stakeholders, and suppliers.
Build positive working relationships both internally and externally to provide DFS with goods and services at the lowest Total Cost of Ownership at the Highest Quality.
Ensure actions are in compliance with department and company policies and procedures, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Build knowledge base around the technology category, research market trends, develop external network of peers and continued category learning in order to bring new ideas and concepts to DFS partners, stakeholders, and leadership.