Senior Procurement Specialist
Company: LHH
Location: Richmond
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
Are you looking for a new role in procurement in the greater
Richmond, VA? This opening might be for you! in Richmond, VA
looking for a new opportunity? LHH Recruitment solutions is in
search of an experienced candidate for a full-time position with a
minimum of 5 or more years of relevant or related experience in
procurement. This role is perfect for a candidate who has
understanding and knowledge of market economics, cost drivers, and
value chains. If you this sounds like a great place to work, apply
today! Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage supplier relationships to negotiate and
maintain price and supply conditions ensuring commercial terms are
optimized, supply maintained, contracts implemented and managed as
appropriate.
- Develop an understanding of the market for the products and
services purchased and identify the factors which influence
availability and pricing. Where possible, anticipating, managing,
and communicating significant market changes.
- Perform spend analysis to identify areas of opportunity within
the business for cost savings initiatives.
- Prepare, maintain and communicate long term sourcing strategies
to support the Long Range Plan (LRP) both within region and at a
global level as appropriate to ensure products and services
availability and economics are communicated to and support the
needs of the business.
- Develop and maintain industry forecasts for use with suppliers
and for communication including the Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
process.
- Collaborate with client purchasing team members on a regional
and global basis to identify synergies that will ensure
maximization of strategic purchasing initiatives.
- Employ strategies as appropriate to ensure business continuity
objectives are met.
- Consult with Business Group, R&D, Manufacturing and Process
Technology to provide information regarding competitive challenges,
potential entrants, pricing initiatives and quality, service, price
and distribution issues.Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Math, Chemistry or
related field
- Masters or MBA [Preferred]Skills:
- High personal credibility and ethics
- Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of market economics,
cost drivers, value chains etc. (ideally within the chemical
industry)
- Able to manage conflicting and rapidly changing priorities
prioritize effectively and deliver to deadlines
- Effective negotiation facilitation and conflict management
skills.
- Self-starter with strong business acumen and the ability to
link business goals and market trends to make sound procurement
decisions.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a
demonstrated ability to lead through influence and build
consensus.
- Strong strategic and analytic approach to procurement with
knowledge of strategic sourcing principles and practices.
- Broad knowledge of the principles of contract writing and
management.
- Demonstrated computer literacy with regard to routine
applications.
- Team-oriented leadership dedicated to continuous improvement,
maximizing productivity and effectiveness in the organization, and
promoting best practices.
- Effective listening skills.Experience:
- Demonstrated strong communication, negotiation and
organizational skills typically acquired through 5 or more years of
relevant or related experience
- Procurement or directly relevant sales experience
- [Preferred] Work experience in the petroleum additive,
lubricant or chemical industry
- [Preferred] Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
or similar certification
Keywords: LHH, Richmond , Senior Procurement Specialist, Other , Richmond, Virginia
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