Procurement Specialist

Job Overview

The Procurement Specialist will support procurement activities that contribute to ensuring the successful execution of assigned CCC Category Strategy Initiative(s), including performing market and spend analyses, understanding usage trends, aiding in bid contracting and negotiation, and assisting CCC internal end users with obtaining the right materials and services at the right value.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Executes the ordering of supplies and services from suppliers for assigned CCC Category end users by analyzing costs and assisting in the negotiation of contract details
• Participates in the review, maintenance, and processing of incoming requisitions and PO’s, by ensuring accuracy and updating PO’s with changes and revisions
• Conducts administrative buys independently and collaborates, supports business units with tactical and transactional purchasing
• Supports the solicitation of quotes and evaluation of bids as needed
• Coordinates with suppliers and business partners to resolve routine issues such as past-due PO’s, match exceptions, discrepancies with billings, price, invoice issue resolution, updating, incrementing PO’s, etc.
• Supports the creation of key performance indicators (KPIs) for suppliers by drawing on external resources, experts to understand and suggest enhancements to the existing procurement processes and procedures
• Draws on external resources, experts to understand and suggest enhancements to the existing procurement processes and procedures

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Project management experience
• Sourcing skills
• Negotiation skills
• Analytical skills
• Microsoft Office skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or up to 3 years of college or technical school
• Knowledge acquired through up to 12 months of work experience
• Procurement, Supply Chain, or other business-related degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)
• Certified Professional of Supply Management (CPSM)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Sourcing Professional (CSP)

Work Environment

Office Environment