Job Functions and Responsibilities:
• Procures goods and services in accordance with the Corporate Purchasing Policy and Accounting disbursement approval limits
• Prepares and solicits Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
• Handles RFQ & RFP evaluation and vendor selection process to ensure award recommendation considers quality, risk, cost, value, and procedural compliance
• Facilitates Legal, Financial, IT Technical and Security due diligence contract reviews
• Conducts supplier negotiations as appropriate
• Modifies contracts, services agreements, amendments and statements of work in accordance with negotiated terms, conditions, pricing and service requirements
• Handles contract renewal process in accordance with contract administration guidelines
• Manages contracts and programs to ensure contracted pricing, service levels and agreed upon terms and conditions are being honored by suppliers
• Evaluates programs and pricing to achieve ongoing cost reductions and efficiencies
• Keeps abreast of market and industry trends
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Works with minimal supervision, referring issues to a higher authority as appropriate
Job Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree (Business Major)
• Minimum of 1 year of relatable experience in procurement and negotiation strategies /procedures, purchasing /contract management systems
• Expertise with Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
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