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Akkodis

Procurement Specialist

Akkodis, Plano, Texas, us, 75086

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Base pay range $40.00/hr - $45.00/hr

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Mandatory Skills Required: Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Coupa

Title: Procurement Specialist

Contract: 6 months+

Pay Rate:

$40-$45/hr. (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors)

Job Description:

Procurement Specialist that will manage key tasks in TCNA's procurement process, including supplier management, purchase order management, and data analysis and reporting. Will assist in identifying potential suppliers, sourcing products or services, building requirements, obtaining quotes, conducting price analyses, identifying risk, and offering support for purchases.

Responsibilities

Review/monitor/verify/process requisitions

Follow up with users for approvals

Ensure Purchase Orders (POs) are transmitted correctly

Troubleshoot and solve for Coupa system issues, including tickets

Assist Coupa users with questions/delegations, reporting, etc.

Reporting

Contract export and review (correct as needed) including Spend, Stakeholder/department, Category, and Savings

Process

Monthly Coupa user review

Provide training for new Coupa users

Manage PO change requests and record in SharePoint report

Monitor status/track and log for D&B, Gartner, TPCRM, etc.

SharePoint updates including Expiring contracts, NDAs, MSAs, and Suppliers

Maintain Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

Ensure SharePoint site(s) / content is current (archive outdated information, refresh as needed, etc.)

Perform supplier status review annually

Projects / Ad-hoc

Manage requests from Stakeholders (i.e. Assist in acquiring samples for testing (Microsoft Hub, Samsung Flip), etc.)

Build Request for Proposals and cost analysis on proposals, summarizing contractual requirements, and negotiating on pricing and terms and conditions for purchases

Establish and maintain relationships within the business lines, contract managers, legal and sales groups to effectively understand needs and capabilities, and to effectively and efficiently complete purchasing requests.

Partner with stakeholders to ensure complete necessary vendor documentation, following existing Sourcing & Procurement procedures.

Manage contracts and license agreements to ensure that obligations are met and the process for tracking renewals or replacement of existing agreements is managed and scalable.

Help troubleshoot and resolve process issues impacting internal stakeholders.

Other Responsibilities as needed

Assist with projects upcoming/in flight

Align with parties (Vendors, Stakeholders, etc.) of activity needed and timing

Tracking SLAs and managing credits

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience in procurement

Experience with strategic sourcing processes (RFx), contract standards, and contract language

Experience with Information Technology suppliers and contracts

Experience with Procure-to-Pay (P2P) tools and systems

Good technical aptitude with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with a variety of tasks and manage multiple priorities/deadlines effectively

>Skilled in guiding, motivating, and influencing others without direct authority Solutions-oriented with an ability to keep an open mind while finding agreeable solutions

Customer-focused mindset with excellent teamwork and collaboration skills

Demonstrates problem-solving, troubleshooting, decision making, prioritization, and planning skills

Organized and detail-oriented

Ability to develop healthy working relationships and collaborate with peers and leaders

Exhibits integrity and high standards in work quality

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Adaptable and able to work effectively with diverse personalities and in changing environments

Values diversity and differences amongst individuals in interactions

Benefits Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Business Development

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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