Purchasing and Contracts Specialist

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Responsibilities:

Manage the entire procurement processes within authorized limits for all assigned commodities, including IT hardware and software and services arrangements (solicit bids, quotation analysis, contract negotiation/flows and purchase order processing)
Perform the vital task of materials management, insuring that purchased materials are moved smoothly though the company’s supply chain
Develop and manage key supplier relationships
Generate and implement cost reduction opportunities
Communicate and resolve lead time, delivery, quality and pricing issues
Research new materials, processes and suppliers and make recommendations
Work closely with the (i) Operations team to meet annual cost savings objectives. (ii) Accounts Payable team to ensure operational effectiveness is met throughout the entire purchasing cycle, and (iii) Financial Systems team to ensure systematic objectives are met to streamline the purchasing cycle
Assist the Finance team with Sarbanes-Oxley objectives
Conduct supplier visits/evaluations to determine suitability and to make recommendations for improvement
Accurate and timely maintenance of item master, monthly open orders report.

Requirements:

 Minimum of 2 years experience in purchasing, including the bid process, compliance with procurement requirements and vendor negotiations
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (or related field), or equivalent work experience
Superior written and oral communications skills, including ability to develop and deliver effective presentations to Senior Management.
Experience in a start-up environment a , including working in the Internet or Media industry in a company with 500 employees
Experience in Sarbanes-Oxley
Excellent quantitative skills and technical aptitude: fluency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint fluency (a major plus).
Available for business travel (may be necessary to attend supplier site visits, meetings, seminars, trade shows, etc.) 

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