What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Procurement Specialist position at Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company?
Primary Job Title
Senior Procurement Specialist
Location
Sylmar, CA
Contract Details
- Position Type: Contract
- Duration: 12 Months
- Pay: $53.96/hr
- Shift: 8 AM - 5 PM
Job Summary
The primary function of this Senior Procurement Specialist role is to support the strategic procurement team by leading various Procurement project initiatives that require data analysis, supplier communication, cross-functional collaboration, negotiation, and project management abilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage multiple supply chain projects simultaneously, including corporate programs involving supplier risk mitigation and resilience
- Analyze supplier quotes, bids, RFQs, RFPs, and recommend the best total cost options
- Source and evaluate mechanical and electrical vendors for medical device components
- Lead contract negotiations, pricing discussions, and vendor onboarding
- Manage procurement requests, purchase orders, and vendor communications
- Track and report on project milestones, procurement timelines, and cost savings
- Support tariff mitigation strategies and identify opportunities for second sourcing
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, and regulatory teams to ensure supplier compliance
- Maintain accurate records of sourcing decisions, contracts, and supplier performance
- Ensure alignment with medical device industry standards and internal quality systems
- Identify, develop, and gather necessary resources to complete all project phases: scope, charter, execution, escalation requests, post implementation, and closure
- Work cross-functionally to perform risk analyses and develop mitigation strategies to improve the supply chain and ensure successful project completion
- Direct project execution by assigning tasks, tracking project schedules, identifying risks, and developing and executing contingency plans
- Provide support and direction to project staff on problem-solving, visualization of data, and development of metrics (KPIs)
- Communicate project status by preparing standard status reports and by participating in departmental and customer project status update meetings
- Resolve project issues by working with team members, project stakeholders, customers, and others as appropriate
- Break down complex projects or issues and present them in a digestible format to all levels of the organization
- Interface with senior management on significant matters, often requiring the coordination of activity across organizational units
- Exercise judgment independently
- Establish priorities of individual or project assignments
- Perform other supply chain project-related work and other duties as assigned by the manager
Required Skills
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills
- Thorough knowledge of engineering, procurement, supply chain, and other project-related activities, including their interfaces and interdependencies
- Strong commitment to safety and environmental guidelines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience in processing and visualizing data
- Ability to work without direct supervision to accomplish goals and meet schedules
- Proven solid work ethic and ability to work well with others as well as independently
- Ability to manage deadlines and adjust to changing priorities
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Open-minded and adaptive to change, promote the collective interests of the team more than self-interest, able to resolve problems respectfully
Preferred Skills
- Experience in medical device manufacturing or supply chain
- Prior Procurement and/or analyst experience
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, supply chain, finance operations management, business administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 4 years of experience as an engineer, technical project manager, procurement, supply chain, or finance professional, preferably in the medical device business or other highly regulated industry
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
- 401k Retirement Fund
About the Client
Global Healthcare Innovator We're a leading healthcare company dedicated to improving lives worldwide. Our diverse portfolio includes medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products, and branded generics. We're committed to developing groundbreaking technologies that address critical healthcare challenges and empower people to live healthier lives. Join our team and: Work on cutting-edge projects Contribute to global healthcare advancements Experience diverse cultures and geographies Discover a rewarding career with a company that cares.
About GTT
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Job Number
26-04240
Salary : $54