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US Tech Solutions Procurement Specialist II in Clayton, North Carolina
$30-$35 per hour
Clayton, NC
Contract
Duration: 6 Months Contract (extension possibility)
"Must Haves"
Experience with purchasing
Contract review experience
Strong communication skills
Job Description:
Lead Line of Business (LoB) with Coupa information, training & compliance. Leads with compliance of Procurement for Manufacturing (PfM) process, supplier issues & expansion/maintenance of site Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) program.
Reviews spend for compliance with purchasing procedures and policies.
Essential Functions:
Serve as System manager & subject matter expert (SME) for procurement systems, to include Coupa
Lead & train the LoB in relation to procurement systems information , to include Coupa system use
Ability to adjust content in Coupa as needed, to include assisting and lead LoB with tactical sourcing Events.
Creates RfX events in Coupa for various departments
Ensure purchasing process is compliant with corporate & local guidelines
Lead expansion & maintenance of VMI program across sites
Lead the qualification of suppliers & help address supplier issues with cost, delivery, and/or quality
Monitor & track expiration of contracts
Assist with supplier selection criteria & facilitate LoB through sourcing processes
Partner with LoB to demonstrate how Purchasing can help support overall business strategies
Serve as the backup local sourcing point of contact for PfM process
Lead LoB in the identification of PfM requirements & review data for compliance as well as questions regarding usage
Perform controls to monitor PfM training needs & spend compliance
Recommend changes to existing workflow & processes to ensure efficient & compliant operations
Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
Other duties as assigned
Contracts Management: Acts As First Contract Reviewer For Contracts Within Scope
Contracts Management: Utilizes COUPA contract repository to oversee contract administration for relevant contracts
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Business, or a relevant field of study from an accredited university
required
May consider Associates Degree in Logistics, Business, or a relevant field of study from an accredited university with a minimum of six (6) years of experience in planning/purchasing in a manufacturing environment or related field required.
Minimum four (4) years of experience in planning/purchasing in a manufacturing environment or related field required.
SAP or Coupa background in logistics & business modules required
Proficient in basic computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office required
Ability to export & analyze spend data to find trends for cost savings required
Strong verbal & written communication skills preferred
Proven process improvement skills/ability lead departmental process improvement projects preferred
Knowledgeable about purchasing procedures required
Problem solving skills preferred
Negotiation skills preferred.
Good presentation skills are preferred.
Ability to self prioritize & organize work based on priorities expressed by cross functional teams as well as execute standard work routinely & effectively required.
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To learn more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.