Procurement Specialist

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Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical Dental Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicants skills and experience. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the companys 401(k) program.

Veterans transitioning active duty military personnel and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs up to $725 less applicable taxes and withholding for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

Responsible for category management strategic sourcing and or supplier relationship management as directed by the Procurement department. Responsible for the day to day activities related to Brookdale communities and corporate offices spend in various categories.

1. Utilizes Procurement processes to ensure that suppliers are selected and or contracts executed that meet the needs of Brookdale communities and corporate offices while providing synergy in processes and or savings.
2. Negotiates and implements local regional and national agreements and or process enhancements to support the savings and service goals of the Procurement team.
3. Drives contract and vendor compliance to the new and existing national agreements and programs.
4. Supports communication and training to associates of preferred programs and processes.
5. Assists associates with general questions on preferred suppliers programs and processes.
6. Completes monthly reporting and analysis.
7. Tracks contract expiration and renewal and or invoice processes utilized by supplier.
8. Facilitates knowledge share with Procurement team Accounts Payable Operations Finance Asset Management and other teams as necessary for consistency in research quality assurance process and performance metrics and pricing.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is notintended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assignedby his/ her supervisor.

Education and Experience
Bachelors Degree (BA or BS) from four-year College or university preferred. Entry level to four years related experience and training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proven success sourcing categories managing categories and or supplier relationship management for a national multi-location organization including: managing RFPs supplier relationships contract compliance etc.

Certifications Licenses and Other Special Requirements
None

Management/Decision Making
Uses limited independent judgement to make decisions based on precedents and established guidelines. Solves problems using standard procedures and precedents. Knows when to refer issues to supervisor and when to handle them personally.

Knowledge and Skills
Has a working knowledge of a skill or discipline that requires basic analytic ability. Has an overall understanding of the work environment and process. Has a working knowledge of the organization. Strong customer service skills and thorough knowledge of Microsoft Excel are required. Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with key internal and external stakeholders. Strong analytical background proficient in Microsoft Excel Access PowerPoint Word. Strong communication skills. Research and data analysis cost structure analysis skills.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Requires interaction with co-workers residents or vendors
• Walking
• Sitting
• Occasional weekend evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Stoop kneel crouch or crawl
• Talk or hear
• Exposure to latex
• Ability to lift: Up to 25 pounds
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Requires Travel: Occasionally
• Vision

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.