MSP Programme/ Procurement Specialist - 12 month FTC

Please note this is a 12 month maternity cover position.

Our organization serves as the MSP (Managed Service Provider) and assists with all contingent worker needs in the categories of staff augmentation, statement of work (SOW) and Independent Contractors. This role will support the statement of work (SOW) business and assist Managers with all facets of the process: proper work classification, vendor selection, SOW setup, etc. with varying degrees of complexity and/or sensitivity, ensuring that cost, quality, and delivery terms are adhered to and met.

The Procurement Specialist is a key resource and responsible for building relationships with key members within the organization including the business owner/Manager, Procurement, Legal, etc. This Specialist will be selecting and conferring with vendors to service information including price, delivery schedules; coordinate with the representatives from vendor companies and internally to construct, negotiate, and assess all contracts and services.

Responsibilities

• Deep working and demonstrable knowledge of procurement, sourcing or contingent workforce
• Detailed experience and knowledge of the strategic sourcing process lifecycle
• Maintain, influence and develop relationships with leadership and Executives
• Leading procurement projects including negotiation of contracts & commercial terms consistent with maximizing business value
• Manage customer’s expectations through timely feedback and proactive communication
• Identify risk situations and coordinate solutions with management
• Responsible for using independent judgment and making decisions that require a great degree of creative, analytical, and problem solving ability