We are currently recruiting for a Junior Procurement / Sourcing Specialist (6 month+ contract) in Purchase, NY (Hybrid schedule - in-office 3 days). The Procurement Specialist will be part of the Finance Operations team and responsible for providing procurement support. $33 - $38 Hourly Rate
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and issue purchase orders, request quotes and negotiate purchase terms and conditions.
- Acts as a point of contact for procurement and travel-related activities.
- Negotiate and renew the contracts and pricing agreements with Travel related vendors.
- Ensure that procurement actions and solicitations are in accordance with business regulations, and other requirements of Federal, State, and Local Laws.
- Assist professional staff and prepare a variety of formal and informal requests for quote, requests for proposal, and review specifications and scope of work for materials, equipment, supplies and services.
- Assist business teams to execute contracts and agreements, negotiate changes to contracts, and bring resolution to vendor disputes.
- Review and process contract requests using the contract management system, Novatus.
- Assist the business teams in negotiating terms with suppliers including pricing, delivery schedules and scopes of work.
- Work with internal attorneys as needed to assist in completing contract reviews and ensure terms and conditions comply with appropriate laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
Requirements:
- 1-3 years of experience in procurement
- Experience in a contract system similar to Novatus
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Initiative-taking, highly organized, and able to prioritize
- College degree with a business and/or computer science concentration preferred
Local candidates only. Must be in a commutable range to Purchase, NY (Hybrid schedule). 6 month contract. $33.00 - $38.00 Hourly Rate