As a Purchasing Specialist, you will be responsible for managing procurement processes and ensuring that purchasing activities align with organizational goals.
• Establish Procurement Standards: Develop and implement procurement policies, standards, and templates to ensure effective management of purchasing schedules, scopes, costs, risks, and benefits.
• Consolidate Procurement Portfolio: Monitor and report on the status of purchasing activities, maintain RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) logs, and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to provide insights to management.
• Resource and Capacity Planning: Assist in resource allocation and capacity planning to meet purchasing needs while ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Project Management Support: Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to ensure procurement activities are executed efficiently, including conducting quality reviews and managing change control processes.
• Implement Procurement Tools: Support the implementation and continuous improvement of procurement tools and software (e.g., MS Project, PPM platforms, Power BI) to enhance purchasing processes and reporting capabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g., PMI-PMOCP, PRINCE2, P3O) are a plus.
• 2-3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or related roles with a strong focus on governance and reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across various levels of the organization.
• Advanced proficiency in project planning tools and dashboards, particularly Power BI, to analyze and present procurement data effectively.