Sourcing Procurement specialist

Sourcing Specialist, Diagnostics Direct Procurement

Tucson, AZ 85755

Duration: 12+ Months

Pay rate: $35 - $40/Hr.

*This is an onsite position - Primary Location: Tucson, AZ (split time between Marana site and Oro Valley site);

Mandatory to be on-site at least 3 days per week (Tuesday and Thursdays at Oro Valley Campus. Wednesday at Marana campus)***

Job Description:

THE OPPORTUNITY:

• Responsible for executing Direct Procurement Operations activities for company Tissue Diagnostics, ensuring alignment with Category Management strategies
• Focuses on supplier management, escalations, master data management, cost savings, and continuous improvement

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• University degree, with a business-related degree, preferably a post-graduate business qualification
• 3+ years of procurement experience with experience in basic contracting, business enterprise systems, and spot buying
• Experience or demonstrated understanding in supporting cost reduction and value improvement programs
• Experience in operational excellence or continuous improvement methodologies as well as experience in Life Sciences are a plus
• Experience with enterprise systems and procure-to-pay tools and eSourcing tools is desired

PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Experience with SAP or other ERP software
• Keen analytical acumen
• Proven success in proactively managing deliverables to ensure timely completion

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Understands and frequently uses quantitative and / or qualitative data to drive decisions
• Identifies risks to support statements or hypotheses
• Works independently to develop and implement a negotiation plan / strategy (May need assistance in leading complex or challenging negotiations)
• Good communication skills and demonstrated understanding of translating business requirements into procurement specifications with customer service in mind
• Tailors messages and communications appropriately with limited supervision to ensure understanding
• Contributes to meetings and team presentations/briefings and asks appropriate questions to gather information
• Basic level of proficiency in business enterprise tools and understanding of the end-to-end procurement process

Benefits:

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.