<p>ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:</p><p>The organization is dedicated to connecting communities and improving everyday life through reliable and efficient services. Its vision is to be a leading provider of innovative, high-performing solutions within a multi-modal network that enhances the social, environmental, and economic well-being of the diverse communities it serves.</p><p>As an organization, employees are guided by the following principles:</p><p>• Consider the customer first in decision-making by being of service to others</p><p>• Operate with integrity—especially when no one is watching</p><p>• Embrace new ideas and continuous improvement to enhance processes</p><p>• Be proactive and take personal ownership, especially when challenges arise</p><p>• Cultivate the potential of every employee through development and training</p><p><br></p><p>JOB SUMMARY:</p><p>Under the direction of the Purchasing Manager, the Procurement Specialist delivers critical analytical support to the procurement function by analyzing data, identifying trends, and generating actionable insights to improve purchasing strategies.</p><p>This role conducts financial and spend analysis, generates reports related to key performance indicators (KPIs), and supports internal reporting requirements. Additionally, the position is responsible for purchasing activities, including handling purchase requisitions, soliciting vendor quotes, and procuring materials, supplies, and services in compliance with applicable procurement policies and regulations.</p><p>The role also performs administrative duties to support departmental operations and ensure efficient workflows.</p><p><br></p><p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p><p>• Develop, implement, and track metrics and analytical tools to evaluate KPIs and identify trends and insights for decision-making</p><p>• Collect and analyze procurement data to improve purchasing decisions, monitor supplier performance, and identify cost-saving opportunities</p><p>• Create reports and presentations with data-driven recommendations to provide leadership with actionable insights</p><p>• Track contract expirations, renewals, and vendor compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to applicable regulations and policies</p><p>• Support contract negotiations and monitor vendor performance to enhance accountability and service quality</p><p>• Provide administrative support to ensure effective coordination of procurement activities and smooth operations</p><p>• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including adoption of new technologies and systems (e.g., ERP implementations)</p><p>• Perform additional duties as assigned</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

<p>10 Years of experience in Purchasing and Analytics</p><p>ATTRIBUTES AND SKILL SETS:</p><p>• Strong analytical skills with experience in databases, spreadsheets, and statistical tools</p><p>• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with data and internet applications</p><p>• Preferred experience with SQL and Python for data analysis and automation</p><p>• Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management</p><p>• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities</p><p>• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and presentations</p><p>• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams</p><p>• High attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and integrity</p><p>• Process-oriented mindset with experience documenting and improving workflows</p><p>• Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to align operational and financial activities with organizational goals</p><p>• Project management skills to coordinate and support departmental initiatives</p>

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