American Water · 1 day ago
Sr Procurement Specialist
Camden, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$69K/yr - $115K/yr
6+ years expAmerican Water is a leading company focused on water and wastewater services. They are seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to manage the sourcing of goods and services, aiming to lower total costs and implement effective sourcing strategies.
ConsumerWaste ManagementWater
Responsibilities
Prepare bid packages, statement of work documents, and requests (RFP/RFI) according to specifications and business requirements while supporting business with all commercial needs including dispute resolution and contract interpretation
Build, lead, and maintain development of sourcing strategies from project identification through close-out including alternative sourcing options
Negotiate complex commercial agreements within assigned categories in partnership with internal stakeholders, including legal and risk departments
Build and maintain Supplier/Contractor relationships with the objective of reducing total costs, increasing productivity, and eliminating inefficiencies in the supply chain
Lead cross functional teams to develop and implement category and supplier initiatives resulting in process efficiencies, total cost of ownership (TCO) savings in line with business goals
Drive use of spend analytics and market research in order to develop profiles for assigned category(s)
Drive development of KPI’s for both supplier and category performance while using subject matter expertise and supplier industry knowledge to establish 'should cost' models, identify opportunities, and drive supplier negotiations
Drive collaborative relationships with business, state leadership and business operations management in order to gather feedback, understand issues, recognize opportunities, and influence category strategies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or related disciplines or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 6 years' total work experience
Minimum 4 years' of procurement or category management experience
Analytical problem-solving skills to produce best product/service at lowest total cost of ownership within required time frames
Business acumen to analyze commercial business, procurement issues and risk management issues with continuous improvement mindset
Experience negotiating commercial terms and conditions
Knowledge of sourcing strategies, and methodologies related to goods and services procurement
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written presentation form
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment within Supply Chain and with other internal stakeholders
Extensive knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office Products
Ability to work on multiple assignments effectively
Knowledge of relevant supply markets and understanding of sources of supply market intelligence
Experience analyzing industry trends and conditions to inform sourcing strategies
Knowledge and ability to utilize e-procurement tools effectively
Preferred
CPM or CPSM preferred - Other supply chain certifications a plus
Knowledge of SAP
Utility procurement experience a plus
Experience working in matrixed organizations
Benefits
401(k)
Defined Contribution Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Medical
Prescription
Dental and vision coverage
Disability
Paid time off
Life insurance
Voluntary benefits
Health and wellness programs
Company
American Water
American Water is a waste water utility company.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$900.57MKey Investors
Water Research Foundation
2024-02-21Grant· $0.57M
2023-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2017-11-29Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
John Griffith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Susan N. Story
President & Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-12-16
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