Procurement Agent 3

MW Partners is currently seeking a Procurement Agent to work for our client who is a wellknown leading utilities company.

The successful candidate must have a thorough knowledge and demonstrated ability to apply principles of financial analysis activity based costing and supply chain methodology. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with customers and suppliers and gather client requirements and negotiate their support requirements.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Integrate work across relevant areas developing strategies to enhance productivity manage information and provide exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assess work activities for consolidation opportunities.
• Develop metrics to monitor area of responsibility gaps and implementing action plans to remediate.
• Execute Purchase Orders Change Orders and Request for Proposals across various categories.
• Lead contract management and supplier dispute resolution.
• Train and consult peers and other stakeholders on the Procurement process.
• Assist in negotiating pricing contract terms and conditions; prepare contractual documents and binding agreements; Integrate program customer product and inservice strategies into source selection negotiation and contract strategies
• Contribute to the improvement of existing processes and implementation of cost reduction initiatives; Conduct root cause analysis; Develop mitigation plans for risks and monitor to closure
• Participate in supplier risk assessments; Conduct supplier performance reviews and crossfunctional improvement teams
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers;
• Employ project management tools to analyze and manage supplier performance including technical quality cost and schedule.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree or higher in Supply Chain Management Engineering Business Administration Finance or related field.
• Seven (7) or more years of experience in purchasing contract management and/or negotiating contracts.
• Five (5) or more years of experience negotiating contracts for IT software hardware professional services and enduser licensing agreements.
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Experience with sourcing Technology related categories managing cybersecurity in the supply chain and with Agile Procurement and Project Management.
• Ability to present recommendations and other communications regularly to all levels of the organization.
• Experience with Ariba and SAP.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including oral presentations formal correspondence and contractual documentation group facilitation and negotiations.

For a confidential discussion or to find out more contact Ritika Raghuwanshi onor apply now.