NVA General Practice · 18 hours ago
Procurement Operations Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yr
2+ years expNational Veterinary Associates (NVA) is the largest private owner of unbranded freestanding veterinary hospitals in North America. They are seeking a Procurement Operations Specialist to support the Procurement team by operationalizing contracts and facilitating communication between internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
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Responsibilities
Act as a primary point of contact for communication between NVA staff and external vendors
Own the maintenance of vendor records such as contact and contract details
Encourage procurement best practices for operational efficiency
Have an advanced understanding of services and goods being provided
Maintain documentation for contracts, agreements, and identification
Operationalize executed contracts and drive progress towards contract milestones
Ensure key stakeholders are informed of contract renewals and procurement timelines
Monitor, support, and represent internal stakeholders in procurement activities
Have an advanced understanding of project objectives and timelines
Communicate clearly on behalf of the Procurement team
Own intake, triage, and resolution of procurement related escalations from stakeholders
Be knowledgeable of company initiatives being affected by procurement
Collect and incorporate stakeholder feedback to improve procurement processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Supply Chain, or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience in an analyst role or related responsibilities
Minimum of 2 years of experience managing projects
Minimum of 1 year of experience working with Procurement topics
Excellent communication skills
2 to 3 years' experience in vendor interactions
Experience should include a mix of contract review, quoting, generating purchase orders and invoicing
Experience with industry standard software such as Microsoft Office suite and Oracle Fusion Cloud
Demonstrable understanding of quotes, purchase orders, and invoices
Exposure to database handling and usage
Advanced understanding of contract paperwork and language such as Terms and Service, Statement of Works, and Service Level Agreements
Advanced understanding of financial concepts such as GL codes, payment terms, and payment methods
Demonstrable experience being detail oriented
Capable problem solver with the ability to understand and diagnose errors within procurement tools
Organized and able to manage time
Can comfortably collaborate with internal departments, field team, and external vendors
Advanced project management capabilities; must be proactive with diligent follow through
Preferred
Animal Health Experience is a plus!
Benefits
Health insurance
401k
Flexible vacation time
Company
NVA General Practice
At NVA General Practice, we’re on a mission to give every pet their best life.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$128MKey Investors
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2019-06-17Acquired
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2007-05-01Private Equity· $128M
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