Senior Procurement Specialist
Full Time
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Posted Just posted
Job description
Overview:
IT Procurement Specialist II
Job Purpose
Job Purpose
This role is responsible for the overall life cycle of IT procurement requests and vendor needs. This position works with the IT Extended Management team and Legal Department for the review and approval of all IT related contracts according to Corporate Governance.
Essential Responsibilities
Percent Of Responsibilities
Responsibility
% Of Time
Proactively executes requisitions, price quotes, creates purchase orders, and submits Capital Expenditure requests. Manages procurement activities related to IT contracts, invoices, funding requests and purchase orders according to terms defined in the agreement inclusive of NDAs and MSAs. Ensures that contracts are executed according to their commitments and manages escalations related to agreements. Works with leaders within the organization to proactively manage procurement lead times. Creates and manages reports related to procurement performance metrics and resolves any performance outliers. Determines required contract approval authority and workflow of approvers/reviewers pursuant to corporate governance.
50%
Conducts industry best practices research through a professional network and continued education regarding IT Procurement & Contract Management. Identifies opportunities and recommends continuous process improvement strategies, sets goals, and creates documentation, and educates departmental team members on updated processes and procedures. Leverages Lean practices to reduce waste and improve processes for workflow efficiency.
20%
Builds and maintains vendor catalog with specific profiles, reporting and inclusive of vendor services and performance. Develops QBR for vendor services and goods to ensure they meet the standards of contractual agreements.
20%
Provides guidance and mentors to internal and external team members on contract issues or questions and educates team members on contract policies and procedures. Assists management with procurement and contract tasks as needed.
10%
Disclaimer
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education
Required Education
Course of Study
Associate’s Degree
Business, Finance, Accounting or related field
Preferred Education
Preferred Education
Course of Study
Bachelor’s Degree
Business, Finance, Accounting or related field
Relevant Experience
Relevant Experience
Supervisory Experience
3 – 6 yrs minimum
0 – 3 yrs minimum
Language Requirements
Language(s) Required
Language(s) Preferred
English
English & Spanish
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Preferred
Environmental Factors
Department
Information Technology
Environmental Factors
SSC Light: Physical Demands: While performing the essential functions of this position, the associate is regularly required to sit, use hands or fingers to handle, hold or feel objects, tools or controls, talk, see, hear and perform repetitive movements with both hands. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk on carpet, tile or concrete Working Conditions: Majority of the time will be spent indoors in a traditional office environment. Safety Risk Factors: The employee is rarely required to twist back and/or neck and walk on a slippery or cluttered floor surface. Overall Required Equipment a personal computer, telephone, printer, copy machine, fax machine and other general office supplies and equipment. Pulling Requirement 20 lbs. Lifting Requirement 20 lbs.
Location and Travel Requirements
Location
Hybrid
Travel Percent, Overnight & Motus
Travel Percent
Overnight
Motus Eligible
Occasional to include travel to office
No
No
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IT Procurement Specialist II
Job Purpose
Job Purpose
This role is responsible for the overall life cycle of IT procurement requests and vendor needs. This position works with the IT Extended Management team and Legal Department for the review and approval of all IT related contracts according to Corporate Governance.
Essential Responsibilities
Percent Of Responsibilities
Responsibility
% Of Time
Proactively executes requisitions, price quotes, creates purchase orders, and submits Capital Expenditure requests. Manages procurement activities related to IT contracts, invoices, funding requests and purchase orders according to terms defined in the agreement inclusive of NDAs and MSAs. Ensures that contracts are executed according to their commitments and manages escalations related to agreements. Works with leaders within the organization to proactively manage procurement lead times. Creates and manages reports related to procurement performance metrics and resolves any performance outliers. Determines required contract approval authority and workflow of approvers/reviewers pursuant to corporate governance.
50%
Conducts industry best practices research through a professional network and continued education regarding IT Procurement & Contract Management. Identifies opportunities and recommends continuous process improvement strategies, sets goals, and creates documentation, and educates departmental team members on updated processes and procedures. Leverages Lean practices to reduce waste and improve processes for workflow efficiency.
20%
Builds and maintains vendor catalog with specific profiles, reporting and inclusive of vendor services and performance. Develops QBR for vendor services and goods to ensure they meet the standards of contractual agreements.
20%
Provides guidance and mentors to internal and external team members on contract issues or questions and educates team members on contract policies and procedures. Assists management with procurement and contract tasks as needed.
10%
Disclaimer
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education
Required Education
Course of Study
Associate’s Degree
Business, Finance, Accounting or related field
Preferred Education
Preferred Education
Course of Study
Bachelor’s Degree
Business, Finance, Accounting or related field
Relevant Experience
Relevant Experience
Supervisory Experience
3 – 6 yrs minimum
0 – 3 yrs minimum
Language Requirements
Language(s) Required
Language(s) Preferred
English
English & Spanish
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Strong analytical skills
- Ability to build authentic relationships
Advanced Smartsheet experience to include workflows, formulas, reports, dashboards
Experience working with PeopleSoft Financials (PO’s, Invoices, Payment)
Proven experience with process automation
- Strong negotiation skills
- Ability to manage and prioritize workload, adhere to deadlines
- Demonstrates excellent customer service-has extreme ownership
- Advanced PC skills including Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret contractual language
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Preferred
Previous experience in IT procurement
Previous retail or grocery experience
- Lean Six Sigma experience
Environmental Factors
Department
Information Technology
Environmental Factors
SSC Light: Physical Demands: While performing the essential functions of this position, the associate is regularly required to sit, use hands or fingers to handle, hold or feel objects, tools or controls, talk, see, hear and perform repetitive movements with both hands. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk on carpet, tile or concrete Working Conditions: Majority of the time will be spent indoors in a traditional office environment. Safety Risk Factors: The employee is rarely required to twist back and/or neck and walk on a slippery or cluttered floor surface. Overall Required Equipment a personal computer, telephone, printer, copy machine, fax machine and other general office supplies and equipment. Pulling Requirement 20 lbs. Lifting Requirement 20 lbs.
Location and Travel Requirements
Location
Hybrid
Travel Percent, Overnight & Motus
Travel Percent
Overnight
Motus Eligible
Occasional to include travel to office
No
No
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