Procurement Specialist
Procurement Specialist (Special Projects) - Temporary
Location: New Jersey
Contract Role
Department: Supply & Services Procurement
Reports To: Global E2E Services & Supply Manager
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Supply Services Procurement Manager to lead major strategic projects and drive procurement excellence across global and regional teams. This role plays a key part in supporting Supply Services categories-including Facilities, MRO, Capital, Manufacturing, and R&D supplies-while ensuring alignment with global procurement governance and business priorities.
You will act as a strategic partner to stakeholders, lead global sourcing initiatives, manage vendor relationships, and deliver measurable value through savings, simplification, and category strategy development.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement Leadership
- Manage and implement strategic plans for major projects within Supply Services.
- Adhere to Global Procurement governance (GPPM) and follow the CRMC process.
- Build strong partnerships with category stakeholders to understand business needs.
- Escalate issues appropriately to senior leadership when required.
- Support global and regional procurement initiatives aligned to annual goals.
Sourcing & Contract Management
- Lead end‑to‑end sourcing projects, including RFPs, RFQs, negotiations, and contract execution.
- Manage global contract negotiations and ensure all contracts are uploaded to Ariba.
- Support both Tactical and Strategic sourcing efforts.
- Prepare specifications, issue bid requests, and review supplier quotations.
- Contribute data insights to Capital Strategy development and global implementation.
Supplier & Stakeholder Engagement
- Maintain professional vendor relationships and support Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programmes.
- Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) for essential suppliers.
- Engage actively with global procurement networks and corporate stakeholders.
Data, Analytics & Digital Transformation
- Conduct spend analysis by category, region, and supplier to inform strategy.
- Support digital transformation initiatives within Global Procurement.
- Track and report KPIs to the Global E2E Services & Supply Manager.
- Contribute to process improvements such as vendor creation and payment enhancements.
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong project management skills, particularly in Capital Management and Real Estate procurement.
- Business analysis capability, using data and digital tools to support decision-making.
- Strategic mindset with understanding of total value vs. cost saving.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
- Ability to work cross‑functionally and cross‑regionally.
- Prior experience in procurement within FMCG.
- Strong skills in Microsoft and Google productivity tools.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Sourcing, Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.
- A minimum of 6 years' experience in Supply Chain, Engineering, or a manufacturing environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP certification
- Knowledge of FMCG manufacturing processes, warehouse operations, or material handling equipment
- Experience negotiating capital equipment contracts
- Experience using AI and automation tools to enhance productivity
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high‑impact global projects, influence procurement strategy, and drive innovation in an evolving, dynamic environment. If you are a proactive, data‑driven procurement professional with strong stakeholder skills, we would love to hear from you.
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