Facebook Looking For Procurement Specialist at Austin, TX Full Time
QualificationsAnalysis skillsCommunication skillsPurchasingNegotiationProcurement
Overview:
The main function of a Procurement Specialist is to lead in determining and managing the procurement strategy and process,
identifying and engaging with senior stakeholders. The specialist will oversee the source to pay process and materials/reports for
management, as well as provide sourcing and procurement advice to business areas.
Job Responsibilities:
- Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements and to define and implement the source to pay strategy, plans and processes for procuring goods and services.
- Approach the business from the account management strategy
- Maintain a detailed knowledge and understanding of the business drivers and have a comprehensive understanding of how they affect the business strategy.
- Get a seat at the table with the business to participate in the planning stages of the projects.
- Act as a subject matter expert on procurement policies, processes and best practice.
- Assist with escalations.
- Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key business partners and identify potential new partners.
- Monitor compliance with the business’ source to pay process, acting as an internal consultant for each stage in the process.
- Keep the business partners informed on all new policies, processes and tool improvements.
Skills/Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience with a Procurement Specialist role or similar
- Experience reviewing and qualifying Statements of Work (SOW’s), request for proposal’s (RFP’s), and contracts in accordance with company procurement policies, processes, and best practices
- Experience defining and implementing source to pay strategy’s, plans, and processes for procuring goods and services
- Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills and negotiation skills
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills
- Understanding of procurement and sourcing techniques and supply chain management
- Experience in procurement/purchasing
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location:
- One location
Work Remotely:
- Temporarily due to COVID-19