Procurement Specialist - #1401920

You will be a key member of the Procurement team and are responsible for execution of procurement strategies within the Operations organization. This will require a significant focus on project management in addition to the daily support of efficient business operations. The Procurement Specialist is the primary contact with suppliers and drives negotiations, performance improvement efforts, issue resolution, risk mitigation and supplier development. The Procurement Specialist must ensure a seamless flow of materials and services to support fulfillment of business demand and expectations. As a constant source of dynamic market data and trends for assigned materials and services; you will work with internal stakeholders to provide valuable input that supports the development of our materials and services strategies. You will report to the Sr. Purchasing Manager covering categories including corporate travel, media production services, and IT.

All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

Procurement Strategy & Supplier Management

• Support the Procurement strategy to reduce costs and drive efficiencies through optimization of sourcing processes, designs, materials and services.
• Drive cost savings initiatives and assist in the identification and execution of cost reduction strategies. Execute high level supplier strategies to leverage and optimize relationships.
• Engage key departments of spend and drive opportunities for value.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance for services and materials.
• Conduct root cause analysis for supplier performance issues, drive corrective actions and resolve issues.
• Provide first line of communication with assigned suppliers.
• Support supply chain practices that reduce totally supply chain costs, optimize inventory, reduce lead times and maximize customer service levels.
• Provide analysis and recommendations for continuous improvement initiatives for locally sourced materials and services.
• Provide reports to monitor spend and supplier performance activities.
• Work with the Risk Management Team to reduce risks associated with materials and services.
• Manage supplier relationships to support business requirements.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

• 3+ years of experience in Procurement or Strategic Sourcing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or other related field.
• Corporate travel and media production sourcing experience preferred.
• C.P.M., CIRM, PMP, A.P.P., or SCOR/Lean/Six Sigma certifications preferred.
• Ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate with internal stakeholders in self-directed and ambiguous environment.
• Functional understanding, awareness, and application of negotiation, supply chain, sourcing and supplier management fundamentals.
• Strong analytical and system acumen (SAP Ariba, MS Excel, MS 365 etc.)
• Exceptional project management, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to execute procurement strategies with suppliers, including on-going negotiations, pricing, key supply chain metric improvements and day-to-day support of efficient supply chain operations.

This position is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals who are currently authorized to work in the United States on a valid visa.

The base salary range for this position is $64,080 to $96,120 + cash incentives. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified.

Our current Benefits include:

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, 401k Match, Family Leave, PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule, Pet, Legal, and Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement (Benefits listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment and/or work location)

Red Bull North America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.