Procurement Specialist

The Procurement Specialist will play a key role in managing procurement activities across all corporate functions, think of this is a true generalist role with a steadfast track to becoming a Procurement Manager. This role will focus on sourcing, negotiating with suppliers, and maintaining cost\-effective purchasing strategies. **Client Details** Join a Multi\-Billion Dollar, Global Retail Client **Description** * Manage the end\-to\-end procurement process to support corporate operations. * Source and evaluate suppliers to ensure quality and cost\-effectiveness. * Negotiate contracts and terms with vendors to achieve favorable outcomes. * Collaborate with internal teams to forecast procurement needs. * Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and supplier agreements. * Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations. * Identify and implement cost\-saving opportunities without compromising quality. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. **Profile** * Bachelor's Degree is preferred. * Experience with procurement processes across direct or indirect spend. * Strong negotiation and supplier management skills. * Ability to execute on tactical spend duties while managing strategic project bids \+ initiatives. * Ability to analyze data and make cost\-effective purchasing decisions. * Proficiency in procurement software and tools \- ERP, P2P, Project Management Software, etc. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills. * Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem\-solving. **Job Offer** * Competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $105,000 per year. * Annual bonus potential * Comprehensive benefits package. * Growing Company * Fast tracked career growth into a Manager level leadership position! Interested? Apply today. *MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.*