✨ AI Summary
The Principal Procurement Specialist interprets and solves complex Procurement-related problems, requiring in-depth expertise within the Supply Chain function. Key responsibilities include planning, organizing, and managing the procurement of materials, equipment, and services, overseeing all procurement activities, implementing procurement strategies, and managing procurement teams. This role involves liaising with various departments, vendors, Legal, and Accounts Payable to ensure compliance with policies and procedures, and to resolve commercial and technical issues. The specialist will also monitor market conditions, supervise and train buyers, and conduct performance reviews.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management or HSD/GED/IGCSE with 10 years of relevant experience. Requires 8-12 years of relevant experience, a Professional Procurement qualification, strong analytical skills, proficiency in MS Office (intermediate Excel), experience with SQL, and data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
Description
Job Overview:
The Principal Procurement Specialist is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex Procurement-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Procurement Specialist may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in Procurement. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in Procurement as well as broad knowledge of the Procurement discipline within the Supply Chain function.