What You Will Do:

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for the procurement and acquisition of goods and services for MPW & its affiliates that delivers near-term sourcing value and works to enhance processes and drive efficiency.  This role will collaborate with and advise business units on the acquisition of goods and services of basic to moderate complexity across one or more categories, as well as ensuring that those materials are of high quality and are acquired within set parameters at a competitive price. Additionally, they will support the Sourcing Team in multiple capacities to ensure business plans are executed against the sourcing strategy.

The position will be the primary interface between internal customers and external parties and will be responsible for driving all aspects of tactical procurement, including but not limited to cost reduction, process improvement, stakeholder communication, and quality and contract compliance.

Essential Functions:

• Help build operational, tactical and strategic procurement capabilities (spend and opportunity analytics, strategic sourcing, market intelligence, strategy documents).

·        Process Purchase orders for goods and services, follow up as needed to ensure timely delivery. Review orders for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with existing policies and procedures.

• Maintain close relationships with key business stakeholders in the field and in the corporate office to understand requirements and lead procurement efforts from requisition to payment for various spend categories.
• Support the Procurement Department’s vision in developing a procurement process with supporting tools.
• Manage supplier relationships for various spend categories to help drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain category profile information (supplier performance, spend profile).
• Contribute to the automation of routine tasks/activities and continuous process improvement.
• Support sourcing process by extracting and analyzing data from various sources to effectively improve commercial decisions.
• Work closely with Accounts Payable to ensure Early Payment Discounts are realized and suppliers are invoicing in accordance with their contract terms.
• Support data requests from the Director of Procurement and Leadership.
• Report savings methodologies and calculations.
• Complete various daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly or annual reports using Microsoft Excel, JD Edwards or Business Objects.

Required Skills

·        Bachelor’s degree in Materials Management, Operations, Business Administration; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

•  or relevant work history.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience. Experience in Procurement preferred, but not required.
• Attention to detail and proficient at problem solving.
• Adaptable to changing priorities and requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently/effectively multi-task.
• Strong analytical and data management skills.
• Strong computer proficiency: Microsoft applications and ERP environments (JD Edwards is beneficial).
• Must be resourceful, driven, self-accountable, and flexible in a demanding fast paced team environment.
• Strong communication skills – listening, verbal, written, and presentation
• Exposure to different cultures and adverse environments

·        The ability to interact with all levels of the organization

·        Ability to work in a team environment

·        Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.