Procurement Specialist
Company: MPW Industrial Services
Location: Columbus
Posted on: October 20, 2024
Job Description:
This is a non-supervisory role that is responsible for the
procurement and acquisition of goods and services for MPW & its
affiliates that delivers near-term sourcing value and works to
enhance processes and drive efficiency. This role will collaborate
with and advise business units on the acquisition of goods and
services of basic to moderate complexity across one or more
categories. They will also support the Strategic Sourcing Team in
multiple capacities to ensure business plans are executed against
the sourcing strategy.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Help build operational, tactical and strategic procurement
capabilities (spend and opportunity analytics, strategic sourcing,
market intelligence, strategy documents).
- Maintain close relationships with key business stakeholders in
the field and in the corporate office to understand requirements
and lead procurement efforts from requisition to payment for
various spend categories.
- Support the Procurement Department's vision in developing a
procurement process with supporting tools.
- Manage supplier relationships for various spend categories to
help drive continuous improvement.
- Maintain category profile information (supplier performance,
spend profile).
- Contribute to the automation of routine tasks/activities and
continuous process improvement.
- Support sourcing process by extracting and analyzing data from
various sources to effectively improve commercial decisions.
- Work closely with Accounts Payable to ensure Early Payment
Discounts are realized and suppliers are invoicing in accordance
with their contract terms.
- Support data requests from the Director of Procurement and
Leadership.
- Report savings methodologies and calculations.
- Complete various daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly or annual
reports using Microsoft Excel, JD Edwards or Business Objects.
- Performs other duties as required.
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Required Skills
KEY BEHAVIORS:
- Customer Service: Proactively developing customer relationships
both internal and external; anticipating and providing solutions to
customer needs; giving high priority to customer satisfaction.
- Professionalism: Maintaining a high-quality professional
appearance and standardizing to improve performance and
reputation.
- Continuous Improvement: Refining and developing new tools and
processes through creativity and innovation.
- Drive to Win: Passionate and candid; challenges are eagerly
accepted, and motivated to grow.
- Spirit of Family: Treating all people with respect by
supporting and giving back to employees, customers, and local
communities. Promoting opportunities within and through
referrals.
Required Experience
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Information Technology
or relevant work history.
- Minimum 2 years' experience. Experience in Procurement
preferred, but not required.
- Attention to detail and proficient at problem solving.
- Adaptable to changing priorities and requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to efficiently/effectively
multi-task.
- Strong analytical and data management skills.
- Strong computer proficiency: Microsoft applications and ERP
environments (JD Edwards is beneficial).
- Must be resourceful, driven, self-accountable, and flexible in
a demanding fast paced team environment.
- Strong communication skills - listening, verbal, written, and
presentation
- Exposure to different cultures and adverse environments
- The ability to interact with all levels of the
organization
Keywords: MPW Industrial Services, Newark , Procurement Specialist, Other , Columbus, Ohio
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