Procurement Specialist I

• Develops and executes sourcing strategy, evaluates product offerings, recommends suppliers, and negotiates contracts for assigned categories or departments.
• Gathers business requirements and identifies and pre-qualifies potential suppliers.
• Develops and distributes RFPs/RFQs and collects bids or other information.
• Evaluates proposals/quotes based on offering quality, cost, or other criteria and recommends suppliers that are best suited to meet the organization's requirements.
• Works with selected suppliers to develop mutually acceptable contractual agreements.
• May oversee tactical purchasing operations, such as the issuance of purchase orders or the payment of invoices.
• Ensures that all procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations

• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgement
• Requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within a job discipline
• Performs routine assignments using existing procedures
• Receivonsistees instruction, guidance and direction from more senior level roles
• Entry level to a professional career progression

• Associate's Degree or Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education & or Experience
• Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related degree
• 0-3 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Decision-making skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical Thinking Skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Detail Oriented.
• Negotiation Skills
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Experience with start ups, such as project planning, and establishing business processes, management systems, and work instructions is desired. This is an exciting opportunity to create the business processes, systems, and culture to stand up a high performing manufacturing operation.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

• Little to no travel likely.