Procurement Specialist

The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for representing the company in researching, reviewing, and negotiating orders with current and prospective vendors for goods and services. The person in this position will ultimately need to have the ability to make individual and team decisions during projects that often require strict deadlines.

Tasks & Responsibilities: 

• Locate, research, and hold meetings with vendors to determine appropriate products and/or services needed for the company. 
• Ensure timely processing of requisitions. 
• Engage, as required, legal and business management resources in resolving commercial issues in the negotiation and execution of procurement agreements. 
• Create, issue, review and analyze bid proposals.
• Integrate with the maintenance, operations and engineering departments in planning key events such as major overhauls, turnarounds, scheduled maintenance, capital and special projects to insure availability of appropriate materials and labor. 
• Review and approve payment of invoices. 
• Expedite the delivery of supplies, equipment, or materials to ensure on-time or early deliveries. 
• Meet with contractors and suppliers to resolve routine and complex procurement-related issues.
• Collect and analyze information to prepare and summarize in reports for upper management.
• Other duties as needed.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Operations, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in supply chain management or similar position.
• Experience with SAP software preferred but not required.
• Experience gathering information related to potential or ongoing disputes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Have sufficient planning and organization skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure.