Indirect Procurement Specialist

• Develops a purchasing strategy.
• Review and process purchase orders.
• Manage other members of the purchasing team.
• Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
• Negotiates prices and contracts with suppliers.
• Builds and maintains relationships with vendors.
• Selects prospective vendors and negotiates contracts.
• Evaluates vendors based on quality, timeliness, and price.
• Researches and evaluates vendors to compare pricing and services.
• Ensures quality of procured items and addresses problems when they arise.
• Keeps up with trends in procurement and stays current with purchasing technology trends and oversees purchase and implementation, as necessary.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is required. CPSM or training in procurement is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in procurement in a high-tech environment.
• Knowledge in assembly and test equipment, IT, freight is a plus.
• Work with the business owners to develop and implement negotiation strategies to reduce cost of the major purchases.
• Develop and maintain KPIs to track cost reduction achievements.
• Proven track record in achieving cost reductions.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Service oriented attitude.