SOFT's client, located in South Plainfield, NJ (hybrid) is looking for a Senior Procurement Specialist for a long term contract assignment.
Responsibilities:
- Independently complete administrative tasks and projects in support of procurement and logistical transactions for the goods, materials and services required by company
- Manage the day-to-day administration of contracts, purchase orders and associated invoices between Suppliers, Contractors, Consultants and the company
- Interact daily with company team Developers, Engineers, Regulatory, and Management members
- Contract Development and Administration
- Create Purchase Requisitions and contracts
- Support Procurement efforts in all administrative requirements (document preparation, mailing, filing, research, invoice reconciliation, notices, system requirements)
- Prepare quotation analysis
- Receive and distribute Proposals and bids
- Maintain Sourcing files and data regarding material and service suppliers
- Update computer databases/system with contract documents
- Pre-qualify suppliers
- Monitor PO Acknowledgements
- Promote cost savings with customers
- Assist in relationship management
- Read spreadsheets, Insurance Certificates
- Understand and prepare budgets, budget reports and supporting documentation
- Conduct market research and analysis
- Supplier Management/ Vendor Relations
- Process data and deliverables from new and alternative supplier/contractor sources.
- Maintain a supplier performance evaluation system
- Monitor and expedite PO/Contract deliverables
- Monitor status via contact with customers and suppliers/contractors
- Ensure audit compliance of purchasing process
- Assist and facilitate internal and external audit requests
Requirements:
- High School diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Procurement experience valuable
- Supply chain experience
- Microsoft Proficiency required
- High level written and verbal skills required
- Excel spreadsheets
Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in South Plainfield, NJ 07080
