Senior Indirect Procurement Specialist

Service Center

Job Summary

Responsible for contribution, execution and on-going management of the Corporate Supply Chain and Procurement Strategy.

Essential Job Duties

• Manage all related procurement functions including, but not limited to, vendor negotiations and contract management, supplier performance management, program management, product evaluations and standardization of purchasing policies.
• Create category management plans for indirect categories. Manage at least 5 spend categories.
• Research new and current goods and services related to each category managed for best-in-class value.
• Perform market research (financial and reputational) on all applicable suppliers to be the subject matter expert on what is possible and available.
• Utilize spend management data reports to drive value within the distribution system.
• Execute disciplined price audits that ensure that contracted deviated prices are appropriately invoiced through distribution networks.
• Develop and leverage best class practices in sourcing of supply chain partners (distributors and manufacturers).
• Manage vendor and item compliance reporting that documents vendor contracts for service, quality, deviated pricing, and the collection of rebates and allowances.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that support and influence alignment with the organization’s sustainability mission/goals.
• Partner with and support both internal and external stakeholders to develop strategies and tactics that achieve stated goals while maintaining Caliber’s standards and financial requirements. Other duties as assigned
• Create category management plans for indirect categories. Manage at least 5 spend categories and  lead contract negotiations.
• Drive spend analysis activities identifying strategic sourcing opportunities within assigned categories and throughout the Supply Chain environment where applicable
• Prepare and review contracts, bids, proposals, and supplier agreements for legal correctness, terms/ conditions, and acceptability of items to specifications.

  Skill/Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field; or equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge and skills
  • Minimum 4-5 years of experience in procurement function
  • Tenured negotiation skills and RFP management. Strong knowledge of related industry operating costs, procurement methods, and pricing practices.
  • Good working knowledge of industry-standard analytical tools and processes.
  • Respects a thoughtful, structured approach in planning and decision making while demonstrating an appropriate sense of urgency.
  • Seeks to understand the customer experience; approaches business decisions from the perspective of the customer.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Enthusiastic, flexible, team player with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
  • Excellent presentation and influencing skills.

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Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions.