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The Aci Group, Inc

Procurement/Sourcing Specialist, Remote

The Aci Group, Inc, Towson, Maryland, United States, 21286


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ContractJob ID:

11425

Procurement/Sourcing Specialist, RemoteOur client is seeking a Procurement/Sourcing Specialist for a long-term, multi-year remote contract opportunity. May require occasional (2-4 times/yr) travel to Michigan.Job Description:The Procurement/Sourcing Specialist provides support to the Organization's Supply Chain Management (SCM) Strategic Sourcing Team for contract management. Assists in implementation of contractual requirements, communication to internal and external customers, and leads the maintenance of information into contract management system and associated systems. Responsible for overall maintenance of contractual obligations related to compliance tracking, expiration dates, and product/services tracking. Investigates and coordinates customer service responses on questions such as pricing and terms established within the contract. Under the direction of management, supports the Sourcing Team in the competitive bidding process for direct and indirect commodities and services including facilitation of simple amendments and compiling request for proposal information. Routinely handles and exposed to confidential information. Supports strategic sourcing activities with the goal of achieving significant cost reductions, standardization of products and services across multiple categories of spend and quality objectives. Manages information important to initiatives associated with Lean and Process Improvement.Responsibilities:Knows, understands, incorporates and demonstrates the organization's Mission, Vision and Values in behaviors, practices and decisions.Provides support to the Sourcing Team for data collection and fact finding, to support cost saving opportunities, contract maintenance, database management and other ad hoc requests.Leads contract management system(s) support, performing audits on database information and producing reports.Responsible for providing accurate input, maintenance and ease of locating contract(s) in the contract management system(s) reporting portfolio.Works with sourcing management on proper data entry protocols.Creates and maintains central contract or data files structures (electronic and paper) in appropriate repository(s).Compiles sourcing documents, ensuring information is complete and accurate.Supports and contributes to Lean and process improvement projects.Analyzes customer issues as assigned and follows through to resolution.Supports internal and external customers on price discrepancies and questions related to contracts and products.Facilitates with appropriate parties to ensure contract signatures and information are current.Under direction of strategic sourcing management staff writes basic contract amendments.Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws/regulations; the organization's Integrity and Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.Requirements:Knowledge of purchasing, supply management, accounts payable or financial analytics with three (3) years relevant work experience. Associate’s degree is preferred.Basic understanding of contract terms and conditions.Proven cross-functional facilitation skills and excellent administrative skills.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and experience with data management systems.Detail oriented with organizational and planning skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Self-starter with ability to set priorities and manage own work to completion.Ability to operate in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.Must be able to set and organize own work priorities and adapt to them as they change frequently.Please Note:Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.No calls, inquiries, or Third Party Vendors please.We are an equal opportunity employer (Unable to sponsor H1B Visas).Since 1988, The ACI Group, a national IT staffing firm, has been committed to hiring the industry’s leading professionals and presenting exciting career opportunities.

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