Procurement Specialist
Job Title: Commodity Manager / Procurement Specialist
Pay rate: $40/hr - $45/hr
Work Location: Athens, GA
Duration: 6 months contract
Job Responsibilities:
Experienced Procurement professional, overseeing processes, standards, and operational plans in support of Procurement goals. Takes action on changes identified in price trends and manufacturing processes to ensure successful a procurement process.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manages execution of processes, standards, and operational plans in support of Procurement goals, including RFPs, negotiations, cost accountability, and program execution.
• Approves and qualifies suppliers to fulfill business needs.
• Takes action on the changes identified in price trends and manufacturing processes to ensure a successful procurement process.
• Controls spend and builds a culture of long-term savings on procurement costs.
• Responds to critical customer issues and problems.
• Monitors suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries to ensure resolution of problems such as shortages and missed or late deliveries.
• Authorizes purchase orders, negotiates prices and approves payments to ensure the procurement process goes smoothly.
• Reviews and executes Request for Proposals (RFPs) and bid packages.
• Monitors and manages supplier invoicing issues and late payments.
• Responsible for the negotiation and execution of desired payment terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Conducts Strategic Sourcing activities to support secondary sourcing and new product development.
• Analyzes contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to help determine need for changes.
• Executes Long Term Agreements (LTAs) with suppliers.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business
• 5+ years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, Purchasing and / or Supply Chain Management
Preferred Qualifications
• Masters degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business
• Experience using supply chain management software and tools, including JDE, Oracle, SAP, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of preparing and reviewing contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access)
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Highly organized, result driven and detail-oriented
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.
Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status
HVAC and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
Supply Chain
Contract