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- As a Procurement Support Specialist or Spot/Tactical Buyer, you will actively support client procurement specialists/managers/category managers/product owners with Source to Contract (S2C) related tasks. This includes responding to procurement process and contract-related queries using information from procurement systems, tools, and agreements, and generating draft agreements using client agreement templates and data inputs.
- For the Procurement Support Specialist role, you will also be responsible for completing tactical assessments on contracts, collecting and analyzing internal/external data, communicating with client cross-functional teams and vendors, and engaging legal teams for direction.
- For the Spot/Tactical Buyer role, you will develop and execute sourcing strategies, conduct market research and supplier evaluations, negotiate contracts, manage procurement-related projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, maintain accurate records, ensure compliance with procurement policies, and seek opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Shift Timing: Rotational 04:30 AM / 05:30 AM to 1:30 PM (Daylight Off) OR 03:30 AM to 12:30 PM (Daylight On)
- Tactical Buying – Efficient decision-making in procurement strategies.
- Spot Buying – Ability to manage one-time purchases effectively.
- RFQ Process – Expertise in handling Request for Quotation procedures.
- PR to PO Process – Strong understanding of Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order workflows.
- Contract Management – Experience in negotiating, drafting, and managing agreements.
- Source to Pay – Knowledge of the end-to-end procurement cycle, ensuring smooth transactions.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
- Procurement knowledge with adaptability to new tools and systems.
- Strong time management and problem-solving abilities.
- High accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Knowledge of ERP and procurement software (advantageous).
- ERP Systems: Experienced in SAP, Ariba, Coupa, Emptoris, Oracle, ServiceNow, Scout, and Fieldglass.
- Microsoft Office Suite: Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word