Job Description:

The IT Procurement Specialist will work with the indirect buyers and help them capture the stakeholders' needs, then liaison with key stakeholders and suppliers to provide all the necessary information for contract review through completion. They will also review contracts, terms, and service level agreements and track procurement data.

Responsibilities:

The IT Procurement Specialist will be responsible for:

• Responsible for scanning all current and new contracts in Ironclad, for the aide and assistance of IT Indirect Procurement Manager
• Responsible for assisting with the procurement process, including contract management, contract negotiation, and preparation of purchase orders.
• Ensuring that our commitments to customers and suppliers are met.
• Obtain price quotes for goods items and process formal proposals
• Generate purchase orders (PO s). Verify quoted prices when generating a PO for any item, including reordering
• Expedite orders, manage the status of purchasing needs for stock items and exterior materials
• Assist the Indirect Procurement Manager in finding and achieving cost savings through sourcing new suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors
• Maintain vendor database and set up local vendors as needed. Use preferred vendors as often as possible
• Update new prices in the system and PO's, formal proposals, and any pertinent information
• Maintain open lines of communication by establishing and building relationships with internal and external customers, including middle and upper management. Communicating new items and discontinued items across all company teams
• Review product specifications, maintaining a working knowledge of goods or services to be purchased

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a related field
• 2-3 years experience in a purchasing role
• Prior experience in a related industry is a plus in Manufacturing and coatings
• Proven experience as a Procurement Specialist or in a similar procurement role
• Experience with working with Ironclad, our contract management tool is preferred.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices and industry trends
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook with data entry capabilities. Experience in Ironclad a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; solid basic math skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to handle multiple procurement requests concurrently and on an ongoing basis
• Ability to Work independently in a fast-paced environment. Solid judgment with the ability to make good decisions and work well with other organizations
• Demonstrate flexibility to accommodate rapidly changing needs of a growing organization