Procurement (Purchasing) Specialist

Job DescriptionThe Procurement Specialist works within the Procurement Organization, which provides sourcing, contracting and category management services to multiple functional areas within the company.The role supports the Procurement Category Associate Director and is responsible for supporting, executing, enforcing and managing the category strategy at the transactional level set by the Category Team. The position's objective is to lead through execution of assigned activities while deploying process efficiencies.Responsibilities: a. Understand the Organization's approved buying channels and contracting policy for goods and services and help guide requestors to the appropriate buying channel identified by Supplier ManagementAdministrative support for procurement projects and supplier management (contract redlining and execution, contract reviewing, bid summary justifications, data analysis, etc.)Work with high ethical standard, in compliance with the law and policies and proceduresSupport the Category Team strategy by enforcing the supplier preferred network, having understanding of Category Team initiatives/priorities, having subject matter expertise and educating stakeholders of the sameEffectively review and negotiate Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work and any other agreement in alignment with agreed category strategies, at a financial spend level approved and authorized for the positionManage standard Procure-to Pay intake contract requests within established Service Level metricsAssist in the execution of process efficiency related projects that serve to improve customer experience within the Procure-to-Pay process.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field, or equivalent work experienceThe ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of procurement/negotiations experience in Purchasing, preferably, but not limited to Facilities ManagementReal Estate Services Procurement experience is a nice to haveStrong knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word and OutlookExperience conducting vendor negotiations and Contract ManagementAnalytical & Financial Acumen: For cost analysis, budgeting, and savings identificationUnderstanding of contracting in Indirect Procurement space (Statements of Work, Master Agreements)Ability to prioritize and organize workload across multiple projectsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational skills required to coordinate and manage multiple cross divisional work process and projects5+ Years proficient in Microsoft office, contracting experienceGood problem solving skills, and good communicatorCoupa contract experience highly desirableBenefitsHealthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.