Sr. Procurement Specialist

About the role

Tempe, AZ, USA, 85284

04/03/2017 to 12/28/2017 $30- $39/hr on w2 management as well as MOS management internally and coordinating with key sourcing stakeholders. Should have excellent written and presentation skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple activities simultaneously.

• Support the commodity teams by assisting in the following tasks to allow commodity teams to drive eAuction success:
• Compile and schedule SRA0
• Ensure export compliance
• Send out RFQs to suppliers
• Respond to supplier questions
• Update CTT schedule
• Create/Update Ariba eAuction project
• Create/Update Ariba Contract Workspace
• Negotiate T&Cs prior to auction
• Compile and schedule SRA1s as needed
• Compile folders for compliance package
• Follow up calls to suppliers to ensure timely response to RFQ and signature dates
• Follow up calls to ensure supplier participation in the auction
• Works with cross functional teams to ensure eAuction project objectives and timelines are met
• Change Agent: Effectively support integration of new and existing processes into Strategic Sourcing MOS and cross-functionally as required.

Basic Qualifications

• Read, Write and Speak in English
• U.S Citizen

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, IT, or related field preferred
• 1+ years of experience in sourcing, planning, or related field in the supply chain preferred
• Experience working in large, complex multi-national firms preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with Ariba preferred
• Demonstrated experience working with external suppliers preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to deal with all levels of personnel, both internally and externally
• Ability to effectively influence stakeholders within and outside the sourcing organization
• Advanced level expertise with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word.)
• Experience with SAP desired
• CANDIDATES MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN ONLY
• 1st Shift 8am-5pm
• Sandra Taylor
• Additional Information: Sandra Taylor