Senior Procurement Specialist (Hybrid)

We are currently seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to join our team. In this role you will lead strategic procurement activities for the assigned procurement category which may include but is not limited to: Leases Transportation Facilities MRO HR and professional consulting services (eCommerce Finance EH&S etc.). You may also be asked to coach less-experienced team members in performing category management duties. Working closely with internal business partners youll create and execute a category management strategy and monitor progress throughout the year using spend analysis targeted contract negotiations supplier management strategies Lakeshore critical/key supplier summaries and other tools. Applicants should have experience leading and influencing people and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. The ideal candidate also has a strong Indirect Procurement background across all assigned categories a proven ability to drive cost savings experience in the Procure-to-Pay process and expertise in Sourcing RFP RFQ and competitive bidding best practices.

A day on the job looks like this:

• Conducting spend analytics and reviewing Lakeshore historical and current market information to manage your category to identify cost improvement and program efficiency opportunities
• Managing and administrating procurement platform (Level Path)
• Creating executing and tracking the progress of a category strategy
• Coaching leading and participating in work across multiple categories to promote best procurement practices to internal stakeholders
• Developing and measuring key performance indicators (KPIs) for Procurement and supplier performance to ensure continued progress toward annual goals
• Driving continuous improvement in all supplier relationships and company-wide sourcing and procurement processes and tools
• Managing the contract renewals process in a strategic proactive and timely manner

Qualifications :

Got the skills and experience Heres what were looking for:

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field
• 4 years of experience in the field
• 4 years of experience in a similar position
• 4 years of experience managing people and/or projects
• SAP or other ERP experience is required
• In-depth contracting experience across multiple categories with a focus on Leases Transportation Distribution/Warehouse MRO HR and professional consulting services
• Ability to compare and analyze proposal costs statements of work product specifications and supplier data to drive informed decision-making
• Experience identifying opportunities to streamline and improve efficiency including selecting the appropriate tools
• Demonstrated success in establishing a category strategy
• Ability to work at a strategic level with department heads on long-term company objectives and how CPR can support progress toward those objectives
• Proven experience improving procurement efficiencies and reducing costs

Additional Information :

And heres our end of the bargain!

At Lakeshore we pay local market wages for employees that reside within Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

For this position new employees joining Lakeshore who live within Los Angeles and Orange Counties are typically brought into the organization at a salary rate between $82000 -$110000 depending on relevant experience & skillset.

This range is indicative of projected hiring range. The annual base compensation will take into account each candidates relevant experience location and skillset.

• Bonus eligible
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverageEPO PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefitschoose what you like ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dressand we really mean it

At Lakeshore we know our diversity makes us stronger and when everyone feels included and valued we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers families and children we serve.

We know we couldnt do the extraordinary things were doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group Lakeshore is more than a great place to workits a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out we give everything weve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success were constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if youre a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference wed love to hear from you. 
 
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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time