Procurement Specialist

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This role will support the Americas Procurement team with data analysis, reporting, and operational excellence. They will promote a lean culture and mindset of continuous improvement and will work closely with Logistics, procurement, operations, master data management, and other functions to improve procurement processes and metrics.

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This role will primarily support the Americas region but is expected to work with global and regional teams as appropriate to share best practices and standardize global processes where applicable.

**Responsibilities**:Please list at least 5 duties/accountabilities **.**
- Supports Commodity Managers with data collection and analysis in support of strategic sourcing and procurement projects. Uses data to drive insights and actions.
- Supports and in some cases owns the data assigned to organizational KPI’s including cost savings, payment terms, and spend under contract.
- Responsible for the aggregation and consolidation of data from multiple sources and the necessary analysis to track and continuously improve metrics.
- Identify data integrity issues and develop process to resolve discrepancies.
- Owns day-to-day assigned procurement activities as it relates to their assigned categories, including but not limited to supplier approvals and contract storage.
- Support data analysis for Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) to support category and/or negotiation strategies.
- Supports and in some cases leads project management activities for strategic sourcing projects.
- Builds relationships with business stakeholders that facilitate the realization of strategic and financial value.
- Document and manage Vertiv freight payment process.
- Document other Logistics Procurement processes as necessary

**Education & Certifications**:Please note minimum and preferred requirements for education. This includes degree, specializations, and certifications.
- **BS/BA in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, Data Science/Analytics, Computer Science or related area.**:

- **Prefer a minimum of 4 years’ experience in supply chain/operations.**Certification in CPSM, CSCP, CLTD, Business Intelligence, Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence preferred (Green Belt, Black Belt, Lean Certified etc.)

**Requirements**:Please list all experience required to perform this job. You may note some requirements as preferred.
- Proven proficiency in data analysis and advanced Excel skills (e.g. VBA, macros, and pivot tables)
- Proficiency with PowerBI, and other data analysis/visualization tools (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Ability to create reports and generate insights.
- Experience with process mapping tools preferred (e.g. Microsoft Visio)
- Basic proficiency in use of consumer AI Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Project Management Skills - ability to organize and communicate. Use goals to guide actions and create detailed action plans and processes.
- Critical thinker and analytical
- Solid business management skills and reputation as a change agent.
- Ability to communicate to various audiences and train others.
- Execution oriented, with a strong sense of urgency around tangible results.
- English language skills required, and Spanish language is a plus