Procurement Specialist
San Diego, California
Employer: Insight Global
Industry: Purchasing
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for both day-to-day and strategic supplier management. This includes tasks such as purchase order placement, follow-up, and communication of demand and forecasts. As a negotiator, the specialist tackles complex issues and develops commercial strategies for products and service contracts. Additionally, they work to improve supplier relationships and performance metrics while mitigating risks that could impact the organization's ability to meet its business plan.
The Procurement Specialist operates with a sense of urgency, providing timely support to internal clients and external customers. While managing relationships with both strategic and non-strategic suppliers, the specialist collaborates within a team structure including Sourcing Specialists, Supply Chain Coordinators/Planners, Supplier Technical Engineers, and Supplier Development Engineers. The specialist reports directly to a Site Sourcing Manager or Supply Chain Manager.
In the realm of Supply Chain Management, the specialist applies advanced knowledge to manage processes, establish policies, and develop value-adding strategies. They emphasize the importance of building long-term professional relationships that optimize value and mutual loyalty. Additionally, the specialist monitors risk ownership from financial, business continuity, and compliance perspectives, ensuring that procurement processes meet audit, regulatory, and legal standards.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .
To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/ .
Required Skills & Experience
- 3+ years of direct buying experience of engineered components with a master's degree
- 5+ years of direct buying experience of engineered components with a bachelor's degree
- Experience with ERP software and proficient with MS office suite
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Masters Degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain
- Supply Chain Certification from a professional institution (APICS, IIPMR, ISCEA, ISM, etc.)
- 6- Sigma Blackbelt Certification
- Experience using Baan
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
The Procurement Specialist operates with a sense of urgency, providing timely support to internal clients and external customers. While managing relationships with both strategic and non-strategic suppliers, the specialist collaborates within a team structure including Sourcing Specialists, Supply Chain Coordinators/Planners, Supplier Technical Engineers, and Supplier Development Engineers. The specialist reports directly to a Site Sourcing Manager or Supply Chain Manager.
In the realm of Supply Chain Management, the specialist applies advanced knowledge to manage processes, establish policies, and develop value-adding strategies. They emphasize the importance of building long-term professional relationships that optimize value and mutual loyalty. Additionally, the specialist monitors risk ownership from financial, business continuity, and compliance perspectives, ensuring that procurement processes meet audit, regulatory, and legal standards.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .
To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/ .
Required Skills & Experience
- 3+ years of direct buying experience of engineered components with a master's degree
- 5+ years of direct buying experience of engineered components with a bachelor's degree
- Experience with ERP software and proficient with MS office suite
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Masters Degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain
- Supply Chain Certification from a professional institution (APICS, IIPMR, ISCEA, ISM, etc.)
- 6- Sigma Blackbelt Certification
- Experience using Baan
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
Created: 2024-04-26
Reference: 345440
Country: United States
State: California
City: San Diego
ZIP: 92109
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