Indirect Procurement Specialist (Closed)

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Description:

Are you a Hands-On, Indirect Procurement Specialist with software solutions experience? Are you someone who likes a challenge and who wants the opportunity to work with a growing company? Do you want to work in a dynamic environment that is focused on the highest levels of quality in their products and processes?

Lucas Group is partnered with a client and we are searching for a software Procurement Specialist. This company builds community-driven software solutions and helps modernize its customer’s data centers. They are looking for an Indirect Procurement Specialist. This individual will be responsible for end to end category management for all professional services efforts and must be well versed in the strategic sourcing discipline and be able to translate that methodology into practical plans for addressing spend.  Advanced stakeholder development skills and working well in an open team environment and fast paced setting will also be integral to success in this role.

Their team members are essential in developing innovative methods of continuous improvement, exceptional customer service and a safe work environment. They believe having a diverse and inclusive team enables them to better serve their customers and contributes to the continued overall success of the organization.

The company provides a highly competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Vacation and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Experience Requirements:

• 5+ years of diverse end to end category management, strategic sourcing, and negotiations experience, including responsibility for multiple indirect categories.
• Strong Indirect Procurement background
• Bachelor’s degree a Plus
• Professional Services Category Management experience strongly preferred.
• Oracle iSupplier Software experience
• System Changes / Upgrades experience
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze and interpret data to create effective strategies
• Superior oral- and written-communications skills with the ability to influence all levels of an organization
• Experienced negotiator with working knowledge of terms and conditions, redlining, and dealing with Legal team to ensure lowest possible risk and best value terms for the company
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to shift priorities and manage changing demands with a sense of urgency
• Concur Software and Amex P Cards knowledge a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as reporting and analysis tools

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and refine global sourcing strategies that result in enhanced value, revenue, breakthrough total-cost reduction, continuous improvement and mentoring
• Procurement: Focused on negotiating services from outside providers
• Proactively engage with business leaders and internal stakeholders to understand, create alignment and help achieve their business strategies and objectives.
• Conduct and interpret market-intelligence information.
• Perform industry, supply market and supply chain research/analytics. Uncover trends and best practices in category sourcing and outsourcing.
• Share knowledge, insight and advice in a way that contributes to long-term business strategies.
• Identify demand management opportunities and incorporate into appropriate strategies.
• Incorporate strategic sourcing methodology and tools that drive continuous improvement and optimize quality, cost, customer focus, innovation and relationship development within assigned categories.