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The Associate Specialist, Procurement will operate within the Procurement Leadership Office, supporting the Vice President of Procurement & broader Procurement Leadership Team. This role is structured as an early-career development opportunity, providing exposure to procurement strategy, supplier management & the source-to-contract lifecycle while contributing to execution across key initiatives. The position will enable efficient operation of the leadership team through preparation, coordination & follow-up, while building foundational procurement capabilities through hands-on support of sourcing activities & stakeholder engagement. The role will interact with all functions in the company & provide visibility into how procurement priorities align to enterprise objectives. Successful performance in this role may provide a pathway to future opportunities in Procurement Sourcing roles.
Job Responsibility
Support the Vice President of Procurement + Procurement Leadership Team in planning, prioritization & execution of overall sourcing activities
Support spend analysis and opportunity assessments to identify sourcing, cost optimization, and process improvement opportunities
Participate in contract review and source-to-contract activities to develop commercial acumen
Support preparation for supplier negotiations and observe negotiation strategy development
Coordinate leadership meetings and maintain visibility to priorities, risks & progress
Support sourcing events & procurement processes, including data gathering + supplier research
Assist in development of sourcing strategies & stakeholder engagement plans
Participate in supplier interactions to build foundational commercial & negotiation skills
Collaborate cross-functionally to understand business requirements & procurement’s role in delivering value
Build relationships across functions to develop business acumen & influence early in career
Requirements
0–2 years of experience in a business environment
Bachelor’s degree required
Strong organizational, analytical & communication skills
Ability to synthesize information translate to support executive level deliverables
Demonstrated learning agility & interest in procurement or supply chain
Ability to collaborate across functions and operate in dynamic environments
What we offer
Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
Paid Time Off
Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
Family-Friendly Employee events
Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services