Senior Procurement Specialist

Summary

Join Centric Software's dynamic Finance team as a Senior Procurement Specialist! Lead strategic procurement activities, analyze market trends, and manage supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of goods and services at optimal costs. Leverage data-driven insights to optimize processes and contribute to cost-saving initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally with various departments. Develop and maintain supplier performance metrics, identify risks, and ensure compliance. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills and experience in procurement project management and supplier relationship management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant procurement experience, with at least 5 years in a senior or leadership role
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills, with demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency in procurement software, data analytics tools, and vendor management best practices
• Experience in managing supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and working with various contract types, pricing structures, terms, conditions, SLAs, and warranties
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, working independently with minimal supervision while adhering to company standards
• Team-player attitude with a strong focus on collaboration

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage procurement projects from initiation to completion, including supplier selection, negotiations, contract management, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory requirements
• Analyze procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities, process improvements, and supplier performance, providing insights and recommendations to senior management
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align purchasing strategies with business objectives and assist in the development of procurement strategies, policies, and processes
• Oversee supplier relationships, ensuring adherence to contractual terms, service level agreements, and quality standards, while coordinating with Legal and Information Security teams on contract reviews
• Utilize analytical tools and systems to assess supplier data, generate reports and forecasts, and support procurement planning and decision-making
• Provide strategic insights on procurement trends, risks, and performance, and support decision-making to enhance procurement effectiveness and meet business goals
• Administer the travel platform and assist employees with travel-related inquiries

Preferred Qualifications

Working knowledge of Navan’s travel platform

Benefits

Salary Range $110 – 140K Base + benefits