Procurement Services Job Description
Procurement services
provides services for routine and non-routine procurement activities utilizing the procurement card, all on-line processes, and new procurement products developed by the University.
Procurement Services Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Lead the Purchasing Services & Sourcing operations for the EMEAR & LatAm region
Modeling/strategy
Develop and administer agreements in collaboration with business and legal department
Lead evaluations through the develop RFQ, RFI and RFPs
Identify continuous improvement initiatives and monitor supply market
Identify opportunities resulting from new product offerings
Strategic Sourcing lead for all IT infrastructure hardware and hardware maintenance globally
Lead commercial negotiations (total cost of ownership) and contracts negotiations (terms and conditions, as required), while ensuring standard processes and procedures are followed (risk mitigation)
Liaison with Contracts Manager to ensure appropriate terms and conditions prior to purchase order/SOW placement
Compile, analyze, and present data on sourcing considerations and spend under management
Procurement Services Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Procurement Services
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPM, CPSM, VCO, C.P.M, VCA, APICS, ISM, PMP, SES, CIPS
Education for Procurement Services
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the procurement services job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Business, Business/Administration, Management, Engineering, Finance, Education, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, MBA, Economics
Skills for Procurement Services
Desired skills for procurement services include:
Tax exempt law
Contract law
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of products
Procurement methods
Technologies and processes
Various commodities and ability to identify procurement solutions for University customers
Ambiguity
Complexity
E-procurement systems
Tactics and ability to function effectively in the face of volatility
Desired experience for procurement services includes:
International Exposure especially in EMEAR & LatAM region
Ability to absorb and synthesize complex data and information from a variety of sources, including quantitative and qualitative information
Proven ability to communicate, negotiate and influence at all levels
Proven ability in strategic innovation and problem solving
Bachelor Degree with MBA is highly desired
Analyze, review, and finalize sourcing decisions based on process outcomes and negotiate agreements to ensure that the selectin of suppliers meets all of VF’s requirements
Procurement Services Examples
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Procurement Services Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of procurement services. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for procurement services
- Assist in the sourcing process which includes conducting market research, preparing vendor price/service comparison analyses, identifying potential vendors, managing the competitive bidding process, negotiating commercial terms, and driving procurement projects to contract execution
- Conducting spend analytics to facilitate the supplier selection process
- Developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Follow up with vendors to make sure service levels are maintained
- Support contract process and work with the Legal team and Stakeholders to execute contracts
- Prepare business cases to quantify savings and/or benefits of new initiatives to present to internal Stakeholders for alignment and approval
- Engage procurement resources as necessary and lead and participate in project planning and execution of various activities under a broad range of commodities such as Hardware, Software, Technical Services, Connectivity
- Procure mobile device services and/or equipment for end users through the wireless carriers
- Develop the procurement strategy in support of the Mobile Device Services
- Reoccurring and ad hoc reporting for asset inventory, service plans
Qualifications for procurement services
- Minimum BS degree in business or related field
- Excellent data analytics, data mining, and research skills
- Expertise and experience in commercial negotiations (total value of ownership, win-win outcomes and terms and conditions
- Bachelor of Arts or Science in Business Administration or equivalent
- 10+ years of increasing experience in IT management, vendor management, contract management, project management, sourcing and a well-rounded leadership and management background
- BS degree with focus in IT or related area
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of procurement services. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for procurement services
- Service marketing and communications
- Understands and contributes to the business strategy, translates specific business and technology expertise for the sub-category
- Drive Total Value Opportunities for the sub-category
- Effectively coordinates across business functions / divisions to share best practices, understand needs, develop strategies and share strategies employed by other healthcare companies
- Influence and partner with business leaders to identify needs, build strategies and gain alignment
- Develop and implement strategies on a global basis that minimize exposure to risk and pricing volatility including cost/benefit analysis of contracting directly with service providers and manufacturers
- Analyze purchases and implement changes to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the Company’s purchasing capabilities
- Evaluate existing processes and implement value-added changes for identifying, evaluating, optimizing and selecting potential suppliers, and negotiating favorable business terms and service level agreements
- Independently execute strategic sourcing methodology (Seven Steps)
- Manage strategic supplier relationships and supplier development
Qualifications for procurement services
- Strong problem-solving, multi-tasking and quantitative skills, strong attention to detail
- Financial analysis experience desired
- 4-6+ years of Marketing / Marketing Procurement or deep Category experience
- Knowledge of markets by region
- Ability to develop, lead, and implement plans
- Relevant business knowledge relating to Marketing, Procurement and Category Management
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Our growing company is looking for a procurement services. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for procurement services
- Work collaboratively across the Global Supply Chain and Procurement organization and Suppliers in support of the development and implementation of the broader transformation platform, including design structure, SKU rationalization, globalization, and innovation
- Manage project and people effectively and efficiently
- Develop and enhance all required functional and technical skills for members of the organization
- Manage team data and information for reporting and analytic activities associated with the procurement process including SLAs, KPIs and project data
- Manage all aspects of contract administration, including filing, gaining signatures, coordinating exchange and delivery of contract related materials with client
- Enforce Procurement Policy and Guidelines across the U.S
- Manages contracted commodities and reviews market trends and benchmarking
- Contributes to the development of category implementation plans to ensure continuous improvement of processes
- Develops complex spreadsheets, documents, reports, and presentations utilizing ORACLE database, MS Office Suite, spreadsheet, PSDM, SQL and e-procurement tools
- Analyzes data to make recommendations for process improvements and to provide impact analysis for new projects
Qualifications for procurement services
- Deep knowledge of Marketing Services
- Knowledge of ERP systems and eProcurement tools such as Oracle, Procure-to-Pay, eAuction, eRFX, is a plus
- Marketing or marketing procurement experience desirable
- Experience in international business relationships
- 8+ years as a people manager with at least 5 of those years spent managing procurement personnel
- Advanced degree (JD, MBA, Accounting)
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a procurement services. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for procurement services
- Work through requests for quote (RFQ)
- Conduct database maintenance
- Vet & define primary and alternate Installation Suppliers Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) sourcing strategies to meet or exceed demand and confirm with appropriate stakeholder and leadership teams
- Perform RFP, CBA, negotiations (costs, terms, quality, delivery dates…)
- Support internal Departments, mainly Marketing and HR
- Leads effort to build strategic sourcing capabilities by developing and implementing creative approaches
- Builds, manages and leverages strong working relationships with strategic suppliers to assure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met
- Manages a team of exempt and non-exempt employees, including but not limited to, staffing development, regular performance reviews, strategic alignment
- Will be required to "win" the trust of stakeholders, establish strong relationships and drive stakeholder value while impacting the "bottom line"
- Continuously enrich and filter the suppliers base through assessment, evaluation and qualification
Qualifications for procurement services
- PMP, Six Sigma or similar certification
- Minimum of five (5) years of sourcing-related experience in the pharmaceutical or related industries
- Prioritize resource allocation and team support towards achievement of annual objectives
- Conduct performance evaluations and personal development plans with team members
- Work closely with the Procurement and Customer Services leadership teams
- Create networks externally and internally, such as Maintenance Engineering, Parts Services, In-Service Supplier Management, Procurement Commodities, Legal Services, Program Management etc to ensure alignment and support for the team
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Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of procurement services. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for procurement services
- Developing a strategic plan to drive value for the IT category based on an understanding of business needs, the supply market, benchmarking, price availability
- Leading the design and implementation of sourcing plans, and strategies for the IT spend
- Developing metrics, tools, and processes to properly track and communicate efficiencies across the various IT spend activities
- Maintaining adequate sources of supply to ensure that the requirements of the category are met with the optimum quality, service, and cost-to-use
- Driving the tactical execution of the day-to-day plan to deliver consistent and sustainable savings
- Ensure compliance with all internal guidelines and external regulations and requirements relating to responsible categories, finance policy, procurement policy, code of conduct, Manage special situations as required
- Provide innovative sourcing solutions to the business by bringing continuous improvement and market driven innovation and offering credible alternatives where applicable
- Provide assistance to the PO Create team as necessary based on coverage requirements and volumes
- Manage a complex service category
- Audit and process invoices to ensure proper payment and compliance with the terms and conditions of purchase orders, federal, state and university fiscal regulations and internal athletic department policies
Qualifications for procurement services
- You have extensive aerospace contract drafting and negotiation experience
- You have experience in the aerospace industry in Customer Services & Aftermarket and/or manufacturing environment and/or programs management in a commercial role
- 7-10 years of procurement experience, leading buying categories in large scale organizations and large amounts of spend with a minimum of 5 year experience managing a global category and a minimum of 3 year experience in Facility Services Procurement
- Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and managing strategic sourcing programs and strategic supplier relationships within the Facility Services industry
- Minimum seven (7) years experience in strategic sourcing or related role
- Degree in Finance, Operations Management or related