Procurement Clerk

Procurement Specialist

Summary:

The Procurement Specialist role is responsible for local stakeholder management, supplier performance management, sourcing and contracting execution. They are responsible for supporting local stakeholders by engaging in key internal/external stakeholder discussions and leading sourcing and contracting events, and for managing tactical supplier performance processes & supplier development programs to maximize value for Pfizer stakeholders. The primary market is the Kalamazoo MI site. Primary categories include Capital Construction, Equipment, and Engineering Services.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with local teams to understand their procurement needs and requirements and provide guidance on procurement best practices and procedures
• Support, address and resolve Stakeholders day to day procurement process questions
• Engage in key internal/external stakeholder discussions at the local plant/market
• Contribute to the discussions on core processes needed to coordinate across local teams and stakeholders
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as operations, finance, and legal teams, to ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures
• Support Stakeholders with project document review, guidance and tracking of completion
• Support the execution of initiatives that optimize costs through local sourcing
• Identify and evaluate local suppliers, negotiate favorable pricing, and track cost savings achieved
• Contribute to the initiatives on process improvement to achieve cost savings, increased productivity, and enhanced supplier performance
• Perform analysis of spend data to identify cost savings opportunities and develop strategies to optimize procurement processes
• Contribute to the TPRM Process Execution
• Support and lead minor supplier payment issue resolution
• Lead/assist supplier escalation items and performance issue resolution
• Management of site-based contracts
• Lead/assist negotiation of bid exceptions/sole source/single source items
• Develop RFx content execution in eSourcing system
• Support supplier performance process to maximize value for Pfizer stakeholders
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct periodic supplier evaluations to ensure adherence to contractual agreements and quality standards
• Support regular supplier operational interactions and metrics discussions, identify areas for improvement, supplier change and supplier process change approval time
• Conduct market research to identify potential local suppliers and develop a supplier database to streamline procurement process
• Track supplier SLA compliance and develop supplier action plans as needed

Qualifications:

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Operations & Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in sourcing and procurement; a minimum of 1 years of experience with a MBA or Master's degree
• Ability to coordinate business operations, client engagement and customer relationship management
• Experience in identification of local suppliers, supporting negotiation for favorable pricing, and tracking cost savings
• Experience in developing and maintaining documentation related to procurement activities, including supplier contracts, purchase orders, and delivery reports
• Experience in monitoring supplier performance, tracking metrics, quality, and compliance
• Experience in conducting market research to identify potential suppliers
• Experience in maintaining accurate procurement records and documentation
• Experience in tracking supplier SLA compliance
• Experience with contract negotiations
• Basic knowledge of the supplier landscape (by category as relevant), including payroll, benefits, recruiting, staffing
• Basic knowledge of procurement practices & supplier evaluation methodologies
• Knowledge of analytical skills and comfort with standard analytical methods and tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Access)
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, and other relevant software
• Basic knowledge of communication platforms

Rate/Locations:

• $22 - $24 per hour
• This is a fully onsite role in Kalamazoo, MI (first shift)

Please note contractors are engaged to provide services to Pfizer on a temporary basis in connection with a specific assignment. Contractors are hired and employed through Atrium, our third-party payrolling partner.

This job posting is for a temporary role as an employee of Atrium on assignment at Pfizer. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of Atrium; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by Atrium upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued, and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.

Salary : $22 - $24