Procurement Specialist

Job Title: Procurement Coordinator

Location: Lincoln, NE, 68521

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Hybrid

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM

Pay Rate: $36-36/Hr. on w2

Overview

TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. This Client is a global animal health company dedicated to supporting customers and their businesses in ever better ways. Building on more than 65 years of experience, it deliver quality medicines, vaccines and diagnostic products, complemented by biodevices, genetic tests and precision livestock farming.

Job Description:

Position Summary:

• The Contract Procurement Specialist will be pivotal in supporting direct material sourcing projects related to Raw Materials or Packaging.
• Responsibilities will encompass leading or supporting projects to achieve financial goals of the department, maintain quality, and ensure security of supply.
• Contractor will collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement projects with suppliers as well as support new products and new product launches.

Position Responsibilities:

• Procurement Sourcing: Leads the sourcing and contracting of direct Raw materials or Packaging materials as assigned.
• Collaborates with Local Category Leads and Global Category Managers to execute projects in alignment with local and platform sourcing strategy.

Data Analysis:

• Compile and analyse statistical data to determine product feasibility and establish price objectives.
• Keep abreast of price trends and manufacturing processes.

Supplier Relations:

• Engage with suppliers to analyze their operations, determine factors influencing prices, and secure the lowest cost while maintaining quality, reliability, and adherence to schedules.

Contract Management:

• Prepare competitive bid packages, review proposals, negotiate prices, select or recommend suppliers, analyse trends, and maintain necessary records.
• Conduct contract negotiation and maintenance to align with company objectives.

Communication:

• Maintain regular communication with various levels and groups throughout the organization.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• Significant experience in raw materials, chemicals, and packaging supplies may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Three or more years of procurement experience
• Negotiating skills and familiarity with procurement procedures.
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction across all organizational levels.
• Strong facilitation skills in assessing technical and business issues, and forming teams to address procurement opportunities.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with SAP or Ariba sytems a plus
• Experience with Change Control systems and processes a plus

Technical Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of applicable technical standards, techniques, principles, theories, concepts, and industry practices/standards, including client processes.
• Ability to provide solutions to moderate scope and complexity problems, referring to policies and practices for guidance.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, following established procedures, and recommending actions.
• Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment, overall adequacy, and accuracy.

Physical Position Requirements:

• Position involves sitting, standing, and walking.
• Work conditions involve over 50% stationary activities with periodic standing and walking throughout the workday.

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity