Procurement Specialist III

This position operates on a 9/80 schedule: M-Th 9-hour workdays 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with one Friday at 8 hours and the other Friday off. All candidates will be subject to background and drug screens following acceptance of an offer letter Procurement Specialist III: Are you seeking a position that will place you in a unique company setting and offer exciting opportunities for cross-training and growth? This may be the role for you. What you’ll need to be our Procurement Specialist III: All expectations of a Procurement Specialist II in addition to the following: Practical, demonstrated leadership experience and knowledge a must Advanced supplier knowledge and communication skills required, including approved lists for various purchase orders. Advanced knowledge of VTC procurement processes. Ability to act as backup for director, including running supplier meetings and delegating tasks. Skill and experience with training and understanding basic knowledge gaps. Why you’ll love working with us: 85% company-paid medical for nontraditional plans, 65% company paid for traditional HSA and Limited Purpose/Dependent Care FSA 100% employer covered basic life insurance and short-term disability Pet insurance available for purchase at discounted rate 401K with up to 4% company match Wellness program with counseling hours What you’ll do as the Procurement Specialist III: All expectations of a Procurement Specialist II in addition to the following: Advanced analysis of purchase order and program requirements Proactive investigation into issue , able to solve intermediate discrepancies or escalate as needed. Higher dollar level threshold for approval, determined by Business Unit Director. Make dollar approval and customer-related decisions at a level determined by Business Unit Director. Check the work and approvals of Procurement Specialists G/I/II. Able to train and assist Procurement Specialists G/I/II and act as a primary point of contact for basic procedural questions. Act as a sourcing decision-maker: choose from multiple quotes and determine who to proactively approach. Develop and demonstrate leadership skills under the supervision of the Procurement Manager, acting as backup for tasks. Who we are: We are a service-disabled veteran owned company that prioritizes excellent supply chain solutions for our customers. People: We value our people and promote diversity in our workforce and in our thinking Service: Our spirit puts our customers at the heart of everything we do Innovation: We invent and inspire the services and technologies that improve the way we work and live Responsibility: We champion a quality workplace for our employees that is committed to our customers Loyalty: We earn the respect and confidence of our employees, customers, and investors every day, in everything we do. This position operates on a 9/80 schedule: M-Th 9-hour workdays, with one Friday at 8 hours and the other Friday off.