Principal Specialist, Procurement

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• Supports the development and implementation of the procurement / supply chain strategy, processes and plans. Identifies and evaluates suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery performance • Follows Company policy to perform purchasing activities e.g., gathering purchasing requests, negotiates pricing, delivery, service and vendor quality, administering terms, and expediting purchase orders from valid requisitions. Negotiates terms and conditions with suppliers • Coordinates procurement group activities with internal functions to expedite the flow of data required • Reviews supplier proposals and quantitative and qualitative analyses to facilitate negotiations. Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues • Assists in the evaluation, assessment, and negotiation of RFP’s based on specifications set, identifying areas of concern and proposing ways for mitigation, proposing the preferred vendor, and providing solid rationale for the selection of the most efficient solution for the group.​ • Administers complex contractual agreements for specific items as needed in compliance with Company policies and procedures. Monitors cost, schedule and scope of assigned service agreements and subcontracts to assure best quality and best value,and on time project delivery • Participates in the consolidation of purchase needs and seeking synergies that will create economies of scale to reduce purchase cost.​ • Acts as a business interface for local contract owners/suppliers and answering standard queries and remedying issues. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs Grade Descriptor • Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own discipline and basic understanding of related disciplines • Solves a range of problems through applying technical and/or functional experience and guided by precedents • May lead small projects or project steps within a broader project • Works independently, receiving guidance on complex and unprecedented problems • Provides support and guidance to team members • Impacts quality and effectiveness of customer, operational, project/program or service activities within own team and other related teams • Exchanges complex information with others, potentially guiding and persuading others

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