Procurement Specialist

Job Title: Procurement Specialist

Location: New York, NY

Pay Rate: $38.45 per hour

Schedule: Fully on-site, Monday thru Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM (hours may vary)

Staffmark Total Talent Solutions offers this exciting contract opportunity at a global leader in electronics, mobile devices and appliances located in New York, NY.

Procurement Specialist

Top Skills:

Vendor Management

Stakeholder Management

Financial Analysis

Responsibilities:

• You will play a vital role in driving strategic sourcing and vendor management for our Ads department.

• You will be responsible for securing the best possible deals on goods and services, ensuring efficient contract negotiation, and fostering strong relationships with key vendors.

• This role is a departmental leader who collaborates with IT, Finance, Legal, and Security to maintain, develop, and optimize the department’s strategic road map for vendors, ensuring that vendor onboarding and renewals continually support the overall business’s objectives.

• Continue to evolve and expand our comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with our Ad’s business objectives.

• Conduct market research and identify qualified vendors for required goods and services.

• Lead the negotiation and execution of contracts, ensuring optimal pricing and terms for Ads.

• Manage vendor relationships, building strong partnerships that deliver mutual benefit. Oversee the procurement process, ensuring adherence to company policies and best practices.

• Analyze procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize spending. Collaborate with internal stakeholders across various departments (Finance, Legal, etc.) to ensure a smooth procurement process.

• Stay updated on industry trends in procurement and sourcing best practices.

Requirements:

• Minimum 6 years of experience in procurement or a related field. Proven track record of successfully negotiating contracts and securing cost savings.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred. Fluency in Korean is a plus.

• Strong understanding of procurement principles, sourcing strategies, and contract negotiation techniques. Experience in managing and maintaining vendor relationships. Experience handling projects independently and efficiently, collaborating with multiple teams.

• Highly organized and adept at managing priorities and multitasking. Ability to navigate through ambiguity independently in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility, collaboration, resourcefulness, and positive attitude are the keys to success in this role. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to take initiative and build strong relationships.

• Strong understanding of procurement principles, sourcing strategies, navigating complex privacy requirements, and contract negotiations.

• Highly organized and adept at managing priorities, multitasking, and working across a global team.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with vendor relationship, customer onboarding, Field Service or administration preferred

• Experience with RFI/RFP procurement process end to end

• Organized with the ability to prioritize and multi-task. Ability to work in a cross-functional, high-demand environment

• Collaboratively work with other departments. Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate with service network as well as upper management.

• Team player that is willing to learn and grow within the Care team.

• Strong Microsoft Excel (including use of pivot tables and formulas), Word, and PowerPoint skills required

Staffmark talent working with this client receive competitive compensation and a great benefits package !

Benefits Include:

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Paid Time Off, + more!