Procurement Specialist

We are seeking a Procurement Specialist for 6 months contract role(possible perm) in Atlanta, GA. will actively manage & optimize spend, proactively manage risks to supply, develop clear strategies that deliver on customer's needs, and manage relationships with key suppliers in support of the Healthcare business

Skills:
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, finance, supply chain or related discipline.
3 or more years of experience in Procurement (or other supply chain roles such as Planning), Finance, Engineering, or similar experience

Preferred Qualifications:
5 or more years of Procurement and Global Sourcing experience
Advanced degree (MS or MBA)
Finance, Planning, or Engineering experience
Strong strategic sourcing and negotiation skills, with solid proven experience in global procurement/supply chain organizations

Responsibilities:
Typical spend managed is $8-60 million across 30-60 suppliers

The incumbent will report to the Healthcare Procurement Manager and pave the following principal accountabilities:
1. Research, select, develop and maintain adequate sources of supply to ensure that the company's requirements for assigned materials, equipment and services are fulfilled with the best quality, service and price consistent with the need.
2. Establish and manage ongoing vendor partnerships so that our needs for goods and services are met by suppliers whose quality, price, delivery, long term availability, and access to technology will provide us with competitive advantages, and ensure that any new capacity required is at no cost to customer
3. Develop competitive vendor strategies which lead to a more favorable business position than competition or other competitive advantage for the company.
4. Forecast timely price and availability information on materials for the various consuming businesses and communicate this information to appropriate personnel in the company so it is properly integrated into business strategy and decision-making.

Candidates must be local to Georgia. Interested candidates please email your Resume 

Company Profile:
Synergy America, Inc is a 16-year-old Professional Services staffing firm providing contract, contract-to-hire and direct-hire resources to companies looking for key individuals. We specialize in providing top-notch talent for our clients, and help candidates in finding the right position.

We rely on our knowledge of search and hiring procedures. We consider both the companies and the candidates to be our clients. We believe in providing the highest level of service to our clients at all times.