Procurement Specialist

Bachelor s Degree from a four-year college or university desired, and one to three years related experience and or training; or equivalent education and experience.

5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment required; life sciences environment preferred

Ability to write reports, business correspondence and purchase specifications. Ability to effectively present information, and respond to inquiries from management, suppliers, and customers.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Highly effective time management skills

Commitment to customer excellence with demonstrated ethics and integrity.

Ability to operate independently and as part of a team

Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Ability to use excel, creating Pivot tables, graphs for data analysis.

Ability to use Word.

Ability to create presentations using PowerPoint.

Access knowledge a plus

Desire to win and make a meaningful contribution to a fast-growing business.

Demonstrated analytical skills and the ability to communicate data points across a multi-level audience.

Ability to communicate and collaborate with peers and colleagues, including cross-functional, global partners; actively and constructively works to resolve conflict.

Experience driving continuous improvement efforts to ensure optimized efficiency.

Strong project management skills using software such as MS Project or Excel. Able to communicate status updates and process improvement efforts clearly and concisely to senior leaders.

Experience working in a global, matrix environment.

Highly collaborative and organized, with a strong attention to detail.

Comfort with ambiguity and ability to work in a self-guided manner.