Procurement Specialist

Responsibilities: Support the strategic direction for the Regional CapEx equipment, goods and services procurement strategy working directly with Functional stakeholders and Procurement team within Americas / EMEA and other regions to drive and influence best practices from both a commercial and operations perspective. Work closely with the relevant Functional teams and the Sourcing Specialists in each region and country to assess, optimize and implement bid projects that align with Operations Teams and other key functions strategic roadmap.

Our Client, a Coatings and Paints company, is looking for a Procurement Specialist for their Pittsburgh, PA location.
 
Responsibilities:

• Support the strategic direction for the Regional CapEx equipment, goods and services procurement strategy working directly with Functional stakeholders and Procurement team within Americas / EMEA and other regions to drive and influence best practices from both a commercial and operations perspective.
• Collaborate closely with Strategic Business Units, Functional Teams, and Procurement partners to understand requirements and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Utilize various purchasing electronic tools including spend management software to submit RFIs, RFPs, Reverse auctions to strategically source global suppliers.
• Support Regional strategic sourcing projects (where applicable) for critical categories using the strategic sourcing process.
• Review purchase orders/requisitions to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Identify and implement solutions to drive incremental cost reductions and cost avoidance opportunities through category knowledge by researching and understanding industry trends at the regional and global level.
• Work closely with the relevant Functional teams and the Sourcing Specialists in each region and country to assess, optimize and implement bid projects that align with Operations Teams and other key functions strategic roadmap.
• Develop communication reviews with leadership, reviewing critical suppliers, upcoming projects and an understanding of the forward business needs.

 
Requirements:

• Strong Ability to analyze data and to apply strategic frameworks and options for continual development for decision making process.

 
Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities