What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at Exaways Corporation?
Strategic Software Sourcing/Procurement Professional Services
Location: Seattle, WA or Bay Area, CA
Responsibility
● Develop and implement category management plans and sourcing strategies to negotiate and ensure cost savings/avoidance and performance targets are achieved
● Establish and lead cross functional teams of key stakeholders to collaboratively define business requirements and execute supplier initiatives that create value, improve quality, and reduce risk
● Develop analytical reports on savings, metrics, and KPIs to monitor progress against objectives and key results
● Provide cross functional and top-down visibility into supplier spend and performance
● Support RFx efforts by leading project teams through supplier selection processes
● Partner closely with cross functional teams such as Legal, Information Security, and Third Party Governance in ushering agreements through the source to pay workflow while securing favorable terms/deal structures
● Manage strategic procurement engagement with one or more key business units
Experience:
Basic
● 8 years of related experience in a Procurement/ Sourcing function
● BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or equivalent
● Experience leveraging eSourcing tools, spend analytics tools, Excel, and Google suite
● Proficiency with services and technology related governing and engagement documents
● Extensive negotiation and contract management experience
● Customer service focus, communication skills, and attention to detail
● Category management plan development and execution experience
● Ability to lead complex sourcing events (RFP, RFI, and RFQ)
Preferred
● Master’s degree (MBA or similar)
● Procurement professional certification (e.g. CPSM, CIPS, CSP)
● Experience with Oracle or similar P2P systems, eSourcing solutions (e.g. Workday Sourcing, Levelpath)
● Experience with enterprise-scale procurement intake and workflow tools
● Results-oriented mindset. Proven track record delivering quality outcomes for partners
● Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
● Experience using Tableau or other data visualization tools
● Ability to lead complex initiatives and collaborate effectively with cross functional partners and project management skills