Procurement Specialist II

Role Summary

The Procurement Specialist II is responsible for optimizing the use of company assets in the acquisition of goods and services. Develop knowledge about the supply of materials and formulate short- and long-term strategies to ensure quality and continuity of supply while minimizing cost.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with Caris Life Sciences suppliers. Primary liaison between Caris Life Sciences and the supplier for communication of product requirements, timelines, sample requirements, inventory builds, and ongoing material requirements.
• Purchase corporate requirements for assigned materials from approved and qualified suppliers in sufficient lead-time to prevent material shortages
• Maintain accurate supplier history and performance data
• Meet with suppliers’ sales representative in order to evaluate their services and products to seek out cost reductions, quality improvements, or new products
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with established Purchasing and Accounting policies, and standards of ethical conduct
• Communicates updates to both internal and external customers
• Secures settlements with suppliers on any issues that have caused company losses (poor quality, delivery delays, etc.).
• Expedites solution of any issues that arise in relation to delivery date, quality, quantity, and cost of purchased material
• Obtains best price, terms and conditions from approved suppliers.
• Recommend cost savings improvements through changes of purchasing systems, sources, and quality.
• Process Capital Acquisition documentation

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree
• Required: 2 to 3 years of experience in a supply chain and/or procurement capacity
• Required: Conditions of Employment: Individuals must successfully complete pre-employment process, which includes criminal background check, drug screening, and reference verification.
• Preferred: Experience with computer operations, cost/price analysis and accounting/invoicing practices
• Preferred: Knowledge of business law, economics, negotiations and finance
• Preferred: Experience with materials requirement planning, computer operations and inventory control techniques
• Preferred: Experience with value analysis, forecasting, cost/price analysis, all internal systems impacting purchasing, production processes (internal and at the supplier), accounting, markets impacting assigned products and short- and long-range planning

Skills

• Self-motivated with above average interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and with all management levels within the organization

Additional Requirements

• Physical Demands: Will work at a desk / computer as well as the occasional use of copiers, fax machines, and scanners; Visual acuity and analytical skill to distinguish fine detail; Must possess ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time; Must possess ability to perform repetitive motion; Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Other: At times may be required to work weekends/holidays
• Travel Required: None
• Required Training: All job specific, safety, and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this employee.