Van Subaru · 16 hours ago
Senior Procurement Specialist
Camden, NJ, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $95K/yr
4+ years expVan Subaru is a leading auto brand in the US, committed to innovation, safety, and sustainability. The Senior Procurement Specialist will play a pivotal role in shaping the procurement strategy across various indirect procurement categories, collaborating with internal partners to develop supplier partnerships and optimize costs.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Leads strategic sourcing initiatives including Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP), and Request for Quote (RFQ) processes for assigned categories
Collaborates cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and suppliers to align procurement goals with business objectives
Negotiates and facilitates contract management process, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and timely renewals
Identifies, evaluates, and recommends both existing and new suppliers to align with evolving business needs
Conducts in-depth analysis to make informed sourcing decisions, supplier selections, and to understand competitive cost structures and market innovation for assigned categories
Offers alternative sourcing approaches or supplier recommendations to stakeholders, ensuring the selection of best-value partners
Works closely with internal business partners to develop, review, and execute contracts, ensuring timely renewals and strict adherence to internal policies
Maintains responsibility for approximately $500 million in total spend
Tracks internal procurement performance and benchmark against industry standards to identify continuous improvement opportunities
Works closely with external business process outsourcing (BPO) partners for tactical procurement activities
Assists in the evaluation and implementation of sourcing and procurement systems
Completes special projects as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in business, supply chain, logistics, or a related field required
At least 4-6 years of relevant work experience required
Direct experience with Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP), and Request for Quote (RFQ) processes
Proven expertise in negotiating and establishing contracts
Ability to build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to optimize category performance and costs
Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and educating business partners on the procurement policy and processes
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Preferred
Master's Degree in business, supply chain, logistics, or a related field preferred
At least 4-6 years of strategic procurement experience managing one (1) or more of the following categories: marketing, logistics, information technology (IT), and/or facility services preferred
Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems such as Oracle and Ironclad
Non Clinical/CPM - Certification By The Institute For Supply Management
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
Pension, Profit Sharing, and 401K Match Offerings
15 Vacation days, 5 Floating Holidays, 5 Sick days, and 9 Company Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement Program: $15,000 yearly benefit
Vehicle Discount Programs
Professional growth and development opportunities
Direct partnership with senior leadership
Formal Mentorship Program
LinkedIn Learning License
Company
Van Subaru
Van Subaru is a premier Subaru dealership in Kansas City, Missouri, and your local source for everything automotive! We are proud to offer a wide variety of services, including new and used Subaru sales, car service and maintenance, Subaru parts, and a leading finance department.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase