Procurement Clerk Specialist - Blue Star Partners LLC

Job Title: Procurement Clerk Specialist
Location: Abbott Park, IL – Onsite – Local candidates only
Period: 07/29/2024 to 01/15/2025 (possibility of extension)
Hours/Week: 40 hours (Hours over 40 will be paid at Time and a Half)
Rate: $25 - $28/hour
Contract Type: W-2 only

Scope of Services:

The Procurement Clerk Specialist applies experience and procurement knowledge to execute procurement best practices and execute tactics across Global Procurement Services. Work with internal and external customers, and the Divisions to process requests and drive high levels of customer service. The position will be responsible for processing requests, identify, research, and evaluate suppliers that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply. Proactively seek innovative ways to improve the procurement processes, cycle times, and customer service levels. Full understanding of the "One Procurement" strategies.  Strong knowledge and project work across multiple categories that impact the team positively. Works within defined processes and procedures and may help determine appropriate approaches for change.

 
Role, Responsibilities & Deliverables:

• First line responder; pivots between strategy, operations and transactional procurement
• Drive a defined Source to Pay process flow globally
• Execute against category strategies and work in the guidance of strategic category leaders
• Develop and drive contract processes within a Contract Technology Platform
• Develop and drive catalog strategies within a Catalog Technology Platform
• Manage SOWs/RFI's/Ordering documents. Assist with supplier selection
• Execute ad-hoc/one off buys
• Educate on existing solutions and enable performance and tech tools development
• Drive continuous improvement of global procurement processes and tools
• Communicate and drive change globally as a change champion within the Regional Procurement Operations organization and Source to Pay Technology platform
• Lead resolution on issues within Source to Pay technology improvements.
• Enable supplier integration and KPI's
• Drive savings outcomes
• Collaboration with functions, divisions and global procurement teams
• Create and implement RFPs.
• Drive Key Performance Indicators and Value Metrics
• Performs routine professional-based activities and contribute to and manage some projects.
• Communicate with appropriate departments to clarify request and obtain appropriate supporting documentation for the purchase
• Implement agreed purchasing strategies for category globally
• Seek and support business relationships with diverse suppliers globally
• Meet regularly with divisional customers and support functions to ensure good customer satisfaction and continuous improvement
• Exhibit cultural awareness with foreign business entities
• Seek, develop, and maintain business relationships with suppliers, clients and customers.
• Lead business to adopt change within global procurement
• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional policies and procedures.
• Executes against the goals set by the Regional Procurement Operations team.
• Seek innovative ways to maintain and improve procurement processes, cycle times, total acquisition costs, and customer service levels.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-3 years of Procurement experience. 
• Source to Pay Process Understanding
• Functional experience.
• Strong people skills                           
• Strong problem-solving skills 
• Self-Starter      
• Skilled in spreadsheet programs
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Good interdisciplinary, intercultural, influence, and networking skills