About the role
Job Title: Sr. Procurement Specialist
Location: Hartford, CT
Position Type: Contracted - 06 Months
Job Type: 100% Remote
Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
Pay rate: $32.24/-hr on W2
Job ID: #177534
Position Overview:
Representative indirect category activities this role may be asked to support include Corporate & Professional Services, Office Supplies/IT Peripherals, Telecommunications, MRO/Facility expenses, Tail Spend, Contractor Services.
Experience with a major Procure 2 Pay system (Coupa, Ariba, GEP, Ivalue or Zycus) is critical for this role. Candidates should have experience negotiating contracts and working with legal.
Position Responsibilities:
Execute RFX/RFPs, contract negotiations, and govern functional approvals for assigned indirect Procurement topics.
Efficiently monitor requisition, approval, and PO processes in the organization's Procure 2 Pay platform (Zycus), handling order confirmation process with suppliers as well as transactional support as needed.
Assist business requestors navigate the Procure 2 Pay system including training/troubleshooting, and guidance to enable compliance with a no-po no-pay policy.
Gather quotations, examines bids and makes awards in partnership with internal stakeholders.
Ensure spend decisions target lowest logical cost and are within applicable market benchmarks.
Evaluates vendor reliability and develops new supply sources where vendors and suppliers are no longer competitive.
Support special project events as assigned, which may include data gathering for sourcing events or managing the standup of vendor programs such as Catalog solutions or vendor specific discount programs.
Collaborate with legal and business stakeholders on any contract negotiations.
Preferred Candidate Profile:
Extensive indirect procurement experience in a large corporate environment.
Demonstrated ability to manage sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, contract execution, and procurement compliance processes end-to-end.
College Degree is must.
Must be worked in Enterprise originations or large markets.
Key Requirements:
8+ years of relevant procurement experience.
Strong experience with Procure-to-Pay (P2P) systems.
Hands-on experience handling requisition processing and approval workflows.
Proven background in sourcing and purchasing indirect procurement categories.
Experience negotiating contracts and partnering with legal teams throughout the contract review and execution process.
Must have experience working in large enterprise organizations and supporting complex, high-volume procurement environments.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
About Us:
Founded in 2009, IntelliPro is a global leader in talent acquisition and HR solutions. Our commitment to delivering unparalleled service to clients, fostering employee growth, and building enduring partnerships sets us apart. We continue leading global talent solutions with a dynamic presence in over 160 countries, including the USA, China, Canada, Singapore, Japan, Philippines, UK, India, Netherlands, and the EU.
IntelliPro, a global leader connecting individuals with rewarding employment opportunities, is dedicated to understanding your career aspirations. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, IntelliPro values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected group status. Moreover, our Inclusivity Commitment emphasizes embracing candidates of all abilities and ensures that our hiring and interview processes accommodate the needs of all applicants. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusivity at
The pay offered to a successful candidate will be determined by various factors, including education, work experience, location, job responsibilities, certifications, and more. Additionally, IntelliPro provides a comprehensive benefits package, all subject to eligibility.Originally posted on Himalayas