<p>We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our team in Salt Lake City, Utah, within the manufacturing industry. In this long-term contract position, you will play a vital role in developing and implementing sourcing strategies, managing competitive bid processes, and negotiating agreements to meet organizational procurement needs. This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams while ensuring efficient procurement operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and execute sourcing strategies tailored to support the company’s manufacturing operations.</p><p>• Manage the end-to-end process for issuing and evaluating RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs.</p><p>• Lead bid evaluation processes, including normalization and supplier selection.</p><p>• Negotiate contracts, including pricing, service terms, and performance levels.</p><p>• Collaborate closely with engineering, project management, finance, and legal teams to align procurement goals.</p><p>• Coordinate information gathering efforts from engineering firms to support procurement activities.</p><p>• Ensure supplier relationships are effectively managed to meet organizational standards and requirements.</p><p>• Support procurement processes by leveraging industry knowledge and best practices.</p><p>• Assist in monitoring supplier performance and resolving any service-related issues.</p><p>• Utilize tools such as SAP to streamline procurement and sourcing operations.</p>
