Job Title: Senior Procurement Specialist
Location: Tampa, FL
Type: Contract
 
Overview
Leading pharmaceutical company looking for an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelors degree with 3+ years of experience in sourcing and procurement or a MBA/MS with 1+ years of experience. 
 
Responsibilities
Regional Stakeholder Interaction & Support Support local PGS/R&D site stakeholders to understand procurement needs and requirements, providing guidance procurement best practices and procedures  Engage and interact with Category Management, Program Operations and Business Engagement teams, to capture consistent category level practices and expectations Support execution of sourcing strategies that support business objectives and deliver value  Contribute to the discussions on program processes needed to coordinate across sites and stakeholder teams.  Operational Excellence Support execution of contracts renewal and implementation and sourcing (end-to end bid events)  Identify and evaluate participating suppliers, against the scope of services being provided through program. Perform analysis of spend and PO data to confirm program scope and investment value by site Requirements Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in: Business Management, Operations & Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline  Knowledge of working with indirect procurement services and/or projects  Ability to coordinate business operations, client engagement and customer relationship management  Ability to support collaboration with internal stakeholders, such as operations, finance, and legal teams, to ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures  Experience in identification of local suppliers, supporting negotiation for favorable pricing, and tracking cost savings  Ability to build material for presenting to executive leadership  Experience in developing and maintaining documentation related to procurement activities, including supplier contracts, purchase orders, and delivery reports Knowledge of industry trends and best practices  Experience working with Vendor Management System and processes helpful  Typical Years of Experience: 3+ years of experience in sourcing & procurement (1+ yrs for MBA/MS)  Experience of maintaining accurate procurement records and documentation  Experience with contract negotiations Knowledge  Awareness of Sourcing, Procurement strategic priorities - Basic knowledge of procurement practices & supplier evaluation methodologies  Knowledge of analytical skills and comfort with standard analytical methods and tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Access)  Proficiency in PowerPoint, and other relevant software  Basic knowledge of communication platforms  Basic understanding of Third-Party Risk Management
Benefits
System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan. 


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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.