Procurement Specialist
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About the Role
The Procurement Specialist plays a key role in supporting business and operational objectives by developing and executing effective sourcing strategies. This position works closely with internal stakeholders suppliers and crossfunctional teams to ensure reliable supply cost optimization and strong supplier performance across goods and services.
The role requires advanced procurement knowledge strong commercial judgment and the ability to influence outcomes in complex sourcing and negotiation environments.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Supply Management
Collaborate with business leaders operations and supply chain teams to assess needs and support the development of sourcing strategies and tactical plans
Develop a strong understanding of supply chain planning to ensure materials and services are delivered in the right quantities and at the right time
Execute negotiation strategies that result in effective contracts aligned with business objectives
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procuretopay processes
Cost & Value Optimization
Manage assigned spend categories and contracts to deliver measurable financial improvements
Drive cost reduction initiatives through spend analysis pricing strategies total cost of ownership (TCO) demand management and payment term optimization
Work with internal teams to continuously review inventory levels and challenge safety stock assumptions
Supplier Performance & Market Intelligence
Actively manage supplier relationships and performance
Engage suppliers to understand market conditions lead times and cost drivers
Identify and develop new and competitive sources of supply
Monitor and communicate external market trends that impact pricing and availability
Commercial & Business Support
Provide procurement input for budgeting planning and special projects
Support daytoday procurement activities and transactional requirements
Ensure sourcing requirements are met in a timely and costeffective manner
Leadership & Collaboration
Serve as a procurement representative on crossfunctional teams and committees
Mentor and support less experienced procurement or supply chain team members
Promote safety quality and compliance standards within procurement activities
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelors degree in business supply chain procurement or a related field
o Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Minimum of 5 years of procurement and supply chain experience
Commercial and contract negotiation experience required
Experience in industrial manufacturing or chemical environments preferred
Skills & Competencies
Strong knowledge of goods and services markets
Experience with strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management
Contract negotiation and execution expertise
Ability to analyze market trends and cost drivers
Strong communication influencing and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency with standard business software (e.g. Word Excel); ERP experience preferred
Understanding of continuous improvement and process optimization concepts
Behavioral Attributes
Resultsdriven with strong prioritization skills
High level of business and commercial awareness
Collaborative team player with leadership capability
Effective decisionmaking in complex or ambiguous situations
Adaptable and open to change with a focus on continuous improvement
The Procurement Specialist plays a key role in supporting business and operational objectives by developing and executing effective sourcing strategies. This position works closely with internal stakeholders suppliers and crossfunctional teams to ensure reliable supply cost optimization and strong supplier performance across goods and services.
The role requires advanced procurement knowledge strong commercial judgment and the ability to influence outcomes in complex sourcing and negotiation environments.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Supply Management
Collaborate with business leaders operations and supply chain teams to assess needs and support the development of sourcing strategies and tactical plans
Develop a strong understanding of supply chain planning to ensure materials and services are delivered in the right quantities and at the right time
Execute negotiation strategies that result in effective contracts aligned with business objectives
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procuretopay processes
Cost & Value Optimization
Manage assigned spend categories and contracts to deliver measurable financial improvements
Drive cost reduction initiatives through spend analysis pricing strategies total cost of ownership (TCO) demand management and payment term optimization
Work with internal teams to continuously review inventory levels and challenge safety stock assumptions
Supplier Performance & Market Intelligence
Actively manage supplier relationships and performance
Engage suppliers to understand market conditions lead times and cost drivers
Identify and develop new and competitive sources of supply
Monitor and communicate external market trends that impact pricing and availability
Commercial & Business Support
Provide procurement input for budgeting planning and special projects
Support daytoday procurement activities and transactional requirements
Ensure sourcing requirements are met in a timely and costeffective manner
Leadership & Collaboration
Serve as a procurement representative on crossfunctional teams and committees
Mentor and support less experienced procurement or supply chain team members
Promote safety quality and compliance standards within procurement activities
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelors degree in business supply chain procurement or a related field
o Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Minimum of 5 years of procurement and supply chain experience
Commercial and contract negotiation experience required
Experience in industrial manufacturing or chemical environments preferred
Skills & Competencies
Strong knowledge of goods and services markets
Experience with strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management
Contract negotiation and execution expertise
Ability to analyze market trends and cost drivers
Strong communication influencing and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency with standard business software (e.g. Word Excel); ERP experience preferred
Understanding of continuous improvement and process optimization concepts
Behavioral Attributes
Resultsdriven with strong prioritization skills
High level of business and commercial awareness
Collaborative team player with leadership capability
Effective decisionmaking in complex or ambiguous situations
Adaptable and open to change with a focus on continuous improvement
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About Company
PTS Advance is the largest specialist provider of technical talent to the United States’ Oil, Gas & Chemicals, Power & Renewables, Life Sciences, Construction & Infrastructure, and Manufacturing industries.
