Procurement Specialist I Procurement Services
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Job Description Summary
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for developing contracts and agreements to meet operational needs while providing optimal value to the University. Accountable for one or more procurement categories in support of longterm sourcing initiatives focused on quality cost delivery and reliability. Works with campus customers and strategic suppliers to understand business processes and the functional impacts of all procurement decisions. Fulfills Universitywide procurement needs in a timely manner in compliance with University policies and industry best practices. Influences customer and supplier relationships to maximize strategic value for University. Provides superior customer support and service.Job Description
Essential Functions:
Collaborates with stakeholders to assess needs and organize business requirements into comprehensive sourcing plans.
Develops category strategy leverages spend and yields high supplier performance for one or more procurement categories.
Reviews departmental requisitions and orders to ensure the purchase is within reasonable tolerances has received approval and is appropriate.
Uses best judgment to review factors including appropriate method of purchase dollar value purchase quantity unit of measure etc.
Executes multiple and simultaneous requisitions supplier quotes proposals and bids for all goods and services.
May manage and/or participate in presolicitation and prebid conferences and site visits.
Assists with complex bids and contract negotiations.
Ensures compliance with federal and state laws and other regulatory guidance.
Supports a comprehensive supplier diversity program.
Incorporates environmental sustainability goals into category strategies.
Promotes social responsibility programs and improves the Universitys awareness engagement and support of global citizenship and community outreach initiatives.
Promotes a culture of innovation and value creation.
Advises University customers on processes and behavior to receive optimal cost quality delivery and reliability performance from suppliers.
Assists in the evaluation and recommendations of Group Purchasing Organizations for bestvalue opportunities.
Proactively mitigates risk while remaining unafraid to challenge the status quo.
Reviews supplier performance against negotiated service level agreements.
Collaborates with customers and suppliers to resolve invoice and payment problems.
Partners internally with Payment Services leadership to understand and negotiate the best payment strategy for suppliers and commodity types.
Supports financial and compliance audits and contract performance reviews. Orchestrates customer value in significant ways beyond just cost savings.
Other Functions:
Demonstrates excellent customer service.
Moves adeptly from strategic thinking to tactical .
Remains solutionsoriented and solves complicated problems.
Communicates effectively.
Innovates persuasively.
Simplifies complexity.
Required Education Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Bachelors degree.
Minimum of one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated skill in specification writing negotiations and supplier management.
Strong handson procurement abilities.
Strong analytical and decisionmaking abilities.
Strong technical and business writing and presentation skills.
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel Word PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.
Preferred Education Knowledge Skills Abilities:
3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Substantial category management and indirect procurement experience.
Professional certification from the Institute for Supply Management (e.g. CPSM) or other nationally recognized program.
Experience within federal state or other highlyregulated procurement environment.
Accountabilities:
Responsible for his/her own work.
Additional Job Description
Disclaimer:
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other jobrelated instructions and perform jobrelated duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employees supervisor.
To help provide a safe learning and living community Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final candidates being considered for employment.
Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. Wake Forest University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in employment for individuals with disabilities.
Time Type Requirement
Full timeNote to Applicant:
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other jobrelated instructions and perform jobrelated duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.
In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.
WakeForestseeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate.In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on thebasis of race color religion national origin sex age sexual orientation gender identity and expression genetic information disability and veteran statusandencourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
