Procurement Specialist

Company:

US0670 Edward Don

Sales Territory:

None

Zip Code:

60517

Travel Percentage:

0

Compensation Range:

$70,000

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws.  Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.  

You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

Benefits Information:

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

Summary

This position is responsible for a variety of procurement activities, including managing supplier performance, supporting strategic sourcing initiatives and contributing to continuous improvement efforts within the procurement function. The Procurement Specialist will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to optimize the procurement process and contribute to the overall success of the organization.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Required: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration or a related field plus three (3) or more years of experience in purchasing/procurement, sourcing, and/or supply chain operations.  Must be proficient in all Microsoft products, including Power BI.  Must also possess knowledge of procurement principles, best practices and have an understanding of supply chain management concepts. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, negotiation and presentation skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred: Proficiency in SAP, Oracle, NetSuite.

Essential Duties

• Monitor supplier performance against contractual obligations and address any issues that arise with cross functional team.
• Lead Supplier Service Level KPI reporting and facilitate monthly/quarterly cadence calls to ensure performance transparency and accountability.
• Analyze procurement data, such as spend analysis, supplier performance, and contract compliance.
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate procurement performance and insights to stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain processing schedules to support efficient procurement operations and timely order fulfillment, utilizing SAP, the transportation management system and collaboration with internal and external partners. 
• Partner with Category Managers to ensure alignment across sourcing initiatives and category plans.
• Support strategic sourcing efforts and contribute to procurement planning.
• Identify inefficiencies in procurement workflows and lead improvement initiatives.
• Implement best practices to enhance procurement effectiveness and reduce cost.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Overview:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

Affirmative Action Statement:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.