Akkodis is seeking a for a Procurement Specialist at Location: Urbana OH for a contract Duration: 06+Months. As a Procurement Buyer, you will be responsible for managing and executing the organization's procurement and purchasing activities at a strategic level. This position plays a pivotal part in ensuring efficient procurement processes, cost-effectiveness, and strategic alignment within the procurement function. You will oversee complex procurement projects, manage a team of procurement professionals, and collaborate with various stakeholders to achieve procurement objectives.
You will report directly to our Procurement Manager and you will work out of our (Urbana, OH) location on a Hybrid work schedule. It is a full-time hybrid position 3 in the office and 2 remotes. In this role, you are essential in optimizing procurement practices, enhancing profitability, and securing a reliable and agile supply chain, making your expertise an indispensable asset to our organization's success.
Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy that aligns with the organization's goals, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and supplier diversity. Oversee and manage complex procurement projects from initiation to completion, including supplier selection, negotiations, contract management, and delivery, ensuring project goals are met within scope, budget, and timeline. Provide guidance to a team of procurement professionals, including buyers, purchasing agents, and coordinators, ensuring the successful execution of procurement projects. Foster and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure a reliable and responsive supply chain, addressing concerns and resolving issues. Ensure that all procurement activities adhere to relevant regulations, compliance standards, and internal policies, maintaining accurate and organized records. Establish and enforce quality control standards in procurement processes, conducting regular inspections and performance assessments. Leverage technology solutions, such as procurement software and analytics, to enhance procurement processes, monitoring, and reporting.
1-3 years' experience in procurement and project management
Proven track record of successfully managing complex procurement projects.
In-depth knowledge of procurement strategies, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management.
Bachelor's or advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Strong analytical and data-driven mindset Share about a time when you worked in a complex organization: how did you navigate finding the right stakeholders to garner support to implement a change or complete a project? Question 2: Can you give me an example of a new strategy you've implemented that was intended to cut costs and/or increase profits? Question 5: Tell me about the last time someone gave you negative feedback about your performance. How did you react? Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: *
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This position is listed as contract and able to be worked remotely.