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Forcepoint · 13 hours ago

Procurement Specialist

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$60K/yr - $71K/yr

2+ years exp

Forcepoint is a global security company that simplifies security for businesses and governments through its cloud-native platform. They are seeking an Indirect Procurement Specialist to execute end-to-end buying activities, manage vendor relationships, and contribute to category strategies while optimizing procurement processes.

Cyber SecuritySaaSSecuritySoftware

Responsibilities

Follow the established category strategies, business strategies, and processes to complete purchasing transactions in support of the assigned business areas and categories. Purchasing transactions typically include but not limited to: reviewing, verifying, and attaining approvals for requisitions; resolve issues according to established standards; negotiate contracts and pricing under the guidance of senior team members where appropriate; issue purchase orders; resolve relevant issues

Contribute to process optimization, category strategy refresh, and cross-functional projects; lead some of these efforts under the guidance of senior team members where appropriate

Contribute to operational excellence, support or lead improvement efforts in the following areas: P2P, Vendor Management, Travel, Reporting, analytics

Maintain vendor relationships, address vendor performance issues or concerns, resolve communication breakdowns

Liaise between Procurement and other corporate functional areas, including but not limited to, Finance & Accounting, Legal, Facilities, IT, Sales & Marketing, Operations, and Engineering

Analyze past and present spend data, manage small projects and meet timelines

Prepare clear, accurate and concise reports, specifications, correspondence and other written materials

Qualification

ProcurementVendor ManagementP2P ProcessAnalytical SkillsWorkday Strategic SourcingMicrosoft OfficeInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution or equivalent

Eagerness to learn, develop, and grow with an open mind

Have a strong career growth mindset

2-4 years of work experience in purchasing/procurement department

Strong problem-solving, quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to review and interpret data and develop insights for high-volume/complex data sets

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written and organizational skills

Strong attention to detail

Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office software