Procurement Specialist

Overview

Great benefits. Competitive pay. We know these are some of the things people look for in a job.

If you're the kind of person who believes that honoring and empowering our nation's veterans is more than just a cause - that it's a calling - then we're ready to meet you.

When you join Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), you're committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you, too - helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career with meaning and purpose.

At WWP, we recognize our mission cannot be accomplished without our talented teammates, which is why we're proud to offer benefits such as:

• A flexible hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days' work from home)
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members
• Competitive pay and performance incentives
• A fun, mission-focused, and collaborative team environment

A mission that matters is just the beginning, so if you're ready to get started, we're ready for you.

• Utilize formal, controlled processes to purchase office supplies, marketing and promotional materials, IT equipment, vendor services, apparel, and other goods and services, and in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Ensure procurement policies and procedures are implemented properly. Recommend changes to management for improvements to procurement policies and procedures.

• Perform financial analyses for purchases and renewal decisions, based on contract terms and business inputs, and in advance of contract expiration.

• Review requisitions, specifications, and statements of work for requested goods and services.

• Identify qualified vendors for sourcing requirements.

• Work with vendors to obtain product and service information, i.e., price, availability, and delivery options.

• Determine method of procurement, e.g., direct purchase or bid.

• Prepare and issue requests for information/quotes/proposals (RFI/RFQ/RFP).

• Work with vendors to obtain product or service information, e.g., price, availability, and delivery options.

• Review vendor proposals and price quotes, and plan source selection process.

• Assist with negotiating contract commercial terms and conditions including price and delivery schedule.

• Work with WWP Legal to draft, negotiate, and implement agreements to ensure contract compliance.

• Serve as liaison between WWP and vendors to resolve procurement issues with vendors.

• Monitor vendor performance including product and service quality, contract compliance, on-time deliveries, invoicing, and corrective action responses.

• Assess vendor risk and identify mitigation plans and alternative vendors.

• Maintain records of all quotes, purchases, and approved vendors.

• Review inventory levels to determine when stock is low.

• Procure items and replenish inventory to established stocking levels.

• Assist with forecasting inventory usage, creating costing models, and providing regular updates to department leadership.

• Attend and actively participate in required training and/or meetings, including but not limited to New Teammate Orientation, WWP Cares, ASIST Suicide Prevention training, Leadership training, culture/team based training, or departmental huddles.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Good interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, team environment with the ability to communicate with diverse personalities in a tactful, mature and flexible manner, and build effective working relationships with team members. Effectively interact with internal and external customers.

• Demonstrated ability to utilize critical thinking skills and analytical skills, troubleshoot, identify viable options, and problem solve.

• Good organizational and time management skills. Demonstrated ability to prioritize work and complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner. Able to effectively handle multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced working environment.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively negotiate with vendors and suppliers.

• Demonstrated ability to perform cost and pricing analyses.

• Demonstrated computer proficiency using Microsoft Office,…