Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Assist departments in identifying suppliers for their procurement needs.
• Negotiate the lowest prices for non-bid transactions.
• Interpret and communicate procurement policies and procedures to stakeholders.
• Request and analyze quotations and RFX results to ensure the best overall price.
• Support the preparation and execution of RFXs and other key transactions.
• Establish relationships with suppliers to understand service capabilities, negotiate terms and conditions, and follow up on performance issues.
• Review and approve requisitions routed to the queue in a timely manner.
• Maintain a professional relationship between the client and suppliers.
• Communicate effectively with key client stakeholders to support meeting all fiduciary responsibilities and procurement needs.
• Ensure adherence to and consistency with the client's policies, as well as state and federal regulations.
• Train and develop respective training materials for the client's procurement systems, such as eProcurement and a travel management booking tool.
• Audit existing supplier files for compliance with federal and State of New Jersey regulatory requirements.
• Verify new or existing supplier files against state and federal databases for verification of supplier business status.
• Collaborate with the sourcing team on organizational initiatives and reporting.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, supply management, or a related field (preferred).
• Advanced skills in Excel (Pivot Tables) and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Certificate of Insurance and W9.
• Strong attention to detail and multitasking abilities.
• Minimum of 3 years of procurement experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to foster relationships with a diverse community.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Comfortable with public speaking.
• C.P.M. or C.P.S.M. certification (preferred).
• Experience with eProcurement systems.

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