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Sr. Commodity Procurement Specialist
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| Location |
San
Diego, CA
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| Position
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Position Title:
Sr. Commodity Procurement Specialist
Reports To: Director, Indirect Procurement
Position Purpose:
The Sr. Commodity Procurement Specialist is responsible
for analyzing, sourcing, negotiating and completing
the contract process for complex categories of non-merchandise
products and service programs. These categories
may include (but are not limited to) Software, Computer
Hardware, Telecommunications, Human Resources Benefits
and/or Construction Services. This position also
evaluates the effectiveness of the supply chain
process for assigned commodities to achieve the
greatest possible value consistent with specifications,
delivery requirements and financial considerations.
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| Responsibilities |
Major Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Research and interview new goods or services
suppliers, prepare and analyze RFPs, conduct negotiations
and make supplier recommendations to Manager or
Director.
- Establish and maintain strategic relationships
with key suppliers ensuring focus on cost, quality
and service on the purchased items.
- Provide ongoing analysis of existing products
and services to ensure the greatest possible value.
- Develop project plans that define scope, schedule,
budget, business impact and risks. Execute plans,
identify and resolve issues or obstacles and communicate
to key stakeholders to ensure on time completion
of projects.
- Resolve problems related to quality, delivery,
invoicing, rejections, payments between the company
and our suppliers.
- Prepare reports, evaluate findings and make
recommendations to the procurement function regarding
the effectiveness of product, service or supplier.
- Assist in the development of improved processes
surrounding RFPs, bid analysis, purchasing strategies,
strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, etc.
- Identify opportunities for leverage in procurement
activities across different functional areas for
savings and process improvements.
- Ensure compliance with Company’s policies
with regard to procurement to minimize corporate
risk.
- Develop and maintain productive, collaborative
and professional relationships with internal departments.
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| Requirements |
This position requires the
following skills and experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration,
Finance, Supply Chain, or Procurement.
- 2 to 5 years of procurement, supply chain or
supplier management experience.
- Equivalent combination of experience, training
and education may be considered.
- Experience developing moderately complex cost
and financial models with financial accounting.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal
clients and external suppliers.
- Proficiency in MS Office skills (Word, Excel,
Access.)
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| Contact
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Learn more at:
www.petco.com/careers
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February
19, 2008
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