Sr. Procurement Specialist at BCforward in Tempe, AZ

Company Description

BCforward began as an IT business solutions and staffing firm. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers’ needs into a full service personnel solutions organization. BCforward’s headquarters are in Indianapolis, Indiana and also operates delivery centers in 20 locations in North America as well as India and Puerto Rico. We are currently the largest consulting firm and largest MBE certified firm headquartered in Indiana.

Job Description

Sr. Procurement SpecialistTempe, AZ, USA, 8528404/03/2017 to 12/28/2017$30- $39/hr on w2

management as well as MOS management internally and coordinating with key sourcing stakeholders. Should have excellent written and presentation skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple activities simultaneously.

• Support the commodity teams by assisting in the following tasks to allow commodity teams to drive eAuction success: • Compile and schedule SRA0 • Ensure export compliance • Send out RFQs to suppliers • Respond to supplier questions • Update CTT schedule • Create/Update Ariba eAuction project • Create/Update Ariba Contract Workspace • Negotiate T&Cs prior to auction • Compile and schedule SRA1s as needed • Compile folders for compliance package • Follow up calls to suppliers to ensure timely response to RFQ and signature dates • Follow up calls to ensure supplier participation in the auction • Works with cross functional teams to ensure eAuction project objectives and timelines are met • Change Agent: Effectively support integration of new and existing processes into Strategic Sourcing MOS and cross-functionally as required.

Basic Qualifications: • Read, Write and Speak in English • U.S Citizen Additional Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, IT, or related field preferred • 1+ years of experience in sourcing, planning, or related field in the supply chain preferred • Experience working in large, complex multi-national firms preferred. • Demonstrated experience with Ariba preferred • Demonstrated experience working with external suppliers preferred • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written • Ability to deal with all levels of personnel, both internally and externally • Ability to effectively influence stakeholders within and outside the sourcing organization • Advanced level expertise with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word.) • Experience with SAP desired CANDIDATES MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN ONLY 1st Shift 8am-5pm

Sandra Taylor
571-267-4186

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Sandra Taylor

571-267-4186