About the role

The Procurement Specialist is primarily responsible for managing the local/regional Procurement process in accordance with established Reworld procedures and policies. This role owns all facility Procurement activities from Supplier qualification through performance management and will be responsible for all related supplier onboarding activities as well as assuring compliance with supply scopes, company policies and acceptable business practices. The Specialist develops effective working relationships with Facility Operations, Engineering and Maintenance teams and acts as advisor for all contractual rights and obligations.

Specific accountabilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Supplier qualification and relationship management

• Request for Proposal (RFP), bid receipt, market comparisons, evaluation and analysis, and negotiations

• Coordination and participation in bid review conferences/walk downs

• Finalization activities (negotiations, awarding of contracts, follow-up, dispute resolutions)

• Purchase order placement and expediting

• Leading total cost reduction initiatives. Support supplier quality assurance programs

• Supplier performance analysis, and contract compliance oversight, to determine necessity for amendments or contracts extensions

• Compilation of data for preparing cost reporting in support of the annual budgeting process

• Providing training and instruction to internal clients on Procurement systems

• Management of supplier interface, strengthening the supplier base through supplier visits and technical conferences

• Attendance of Corporate and regional Procurement meetings and conferences as required

• Leading and/or facilitating the activities of facility personnel (End Users) who are engaged in formulating scope of supply

• Sourcing of maintenance spare parts from other Reworld facilities to maintain the corporate inventory pool to an optimum level between facilities who share common spare parts

Education:

• A Bachelor's Degree is highly preferred; preferably Supply Chain, Finance, or technical discipline.

• ISM and/or APICS certification is highly desired but not required.

Experience:

• 5+ years of relevant procurement and supply management experience is required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of procurement contracting legal aspects and procurement contracts. Risk management, warranty, and liability

• Comfort in working between office and highly industrial environments (heat, odor, etc.)

• High level of safety awareness and championship

• Strength in developing respectful partnerships with both key stakeholders as well as suppliers

• Demonstrated negotiation skills with an ability to make decisions based on data and trends

• An ability to develop and report key performance indicators (KPIs)

• An understanding of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling, contracts, and change management. Understand the difference between lump-sum and Time & Materials contracting
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% to Reworld facilities throughout the South Region, based on business needs.

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In addition to salary, this role is eligible for benefits. The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays.

Additional details are available at https://www.reworldwaste.com/careers/benefits.

For additional information, refer to the Pay Transparency section below.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld's reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $71,400.00 - $95,000.00 USD per annum

Reworld™ provides an industry-leading benefits package that supports the whole person-and their families-through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Regular full-time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short- and long-term disability benefits. Our 401(k) plan is industry-leading, with an up to 7% company match. Additional benefits include Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance. For more information regarding these offerings, please visit the Reworld Careers Benefits Page. Reworld™ reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.