Procurement Specialist

Job DescriptionJob Description

We have an immediate opportunity for a Procurement Specialist in the Los Angeles County area. This position requires working two or more days in the office.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Experience negotiating pricing, contract terms and conditions and having working knowledge of contractual documents and binding agreements
• Ability to develop procurement solutions consistent with program and company and objectives
• Ability to support senior level Procurement team members with project management activities and develop strategies and plans
• Previous experience creating production control improvements and the required hardware development from the engineering department
• Develop a clear understanding with team of supplier capacity which includes monitoring and managing sub-tier vendors’ readiness and performance
• Excellent communication as you will be required to engage with multiple managers and leaders
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis
• This position requires following and developing mitigation plans for risks and monitor to the completion of the job which will also require you to participate in risk assessments with suppliers
• Experience with maintaining and conducting supplier performance reviews

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• PMP Certification desired
• Five or more years of experience in negotiating and purchasing
• Thorough knowledge and demonstrates ability to apply principles of financial analysis, activity-based costing and supply chain methodology
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with customers and suppliers and gather client requirements and negotiate their support requirements
• Proficient with MS Office Suite to include Excel, and software knowledge of Ariba and SAP desired

Upon a conditional job offer, a drug test and background check will be required.

Compensation based on experience.

(Vendor, Contract, Negotiation, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Forecasting, Utilities, Suppliers, IT)

Company DescriptionAbout us:

347 Group, Inc. provides staffing resources to a variety of industries. We have an experienced team of staffing professionals and provide a wide range of services to our clients. Visit our website www.347group.com.Company DescriptionAbout us:\r\n\r\n347 Group, Inc. provides staffing resources to a variety of industries. We have an experienced team of staffing professionals and provide a wide range of services to our clients. Visit our website www.347group.com.