Procurement Category Specialist

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Procurement Category Specialist for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Utility Services clients in Tampa, FL.

Responsibilities:

Provide analytical and administrative support for category management and sourcing activities. Assist in preparing sourcing events, analyzing supplier proposals, and maintaining accurate procurement data.

• Collect and analyze spend data, supplier metrics, market trends
• Prepare reports and dashboards
• Assist in drafting RFQs/RFPs and bid packages
• Maintain contract records and process amendments
• Support day-to-day supplier communication
• Verify supplier compliance and maintain audit-ready documentation
• Identify opportunities to streamline data management and reporting
• Escalate complex problems to Category Specialist or Manager
• Office environment; meetings in various locations; occasional overtime/weekend/on-call support
  
  

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field
• 3 years of procurement or supply chain experience
• Analytical and Excel skills, familiarity with ERP systems, detail-oriented, organizational and communication skills
• Speaks up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
• Takes Ownership and Acts with Integrity
• Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
• Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships
• Develops People and Teams
• Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
• Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgment
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle safely; walk, stand, or sit for extended periods; normal working conditions with occasional weekend and overtime requirements
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• CPSM, CIPS, or working toward certification
• Experience with eSourcing tools
• Basic understanding of procurement regulations and contract terms
  
  

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.