Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Transdev U.S. has an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Specialist-Indirect to join our team.

About Transdev: Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev the mobility company empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ

About the Role:

• Manage existing and new indirect category suppliers to support the goals of the company
• Supporting overall vendor management initiatives to ensure that targeted cost savings objectives are achieved through cost reductions, cost avoidances and rebates
• Establish and maintain relationships with general managers, location staff and corporate department heads to ensure that procurement processes are understood and adhered to
• Negotiate contracts and agreements terms prior to approving the use of new suppliers
• Source appropriate products to support the needs of customers and internal departments
• Engage in activities to help promote Disadvantage Business Enterprise programs with the company
• Align with internal customers and understand the business needs, challenges, and application of the categories being managed
• Track and report key metrics

Education, Licensing, and Certifications Required:

• Bachelors degree required
• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Economics is preferred
• CPM, C.P.S.M., CPIM, CIPS or other Professional Certification related to procurement, sourcing or supply chain is a plus

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge Required:

• At least 1-3 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, purchasing or supply chain management, preferably with indirect category knowledge
• Ability to negotiate contracts and agreements with favorable terms
• Supplier management experience is required
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization (internal & external)
• Strong project management skills/experience
• Able to successfully handle multiple priorities, mediate conflicts and have outstanding organizational skills
• Detail oriented and analytical
• Strong sense of creativity to think outside the box on issues that are not being resolved using traditional approaches
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Travel requirement outside of immediate area: 10%

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must submit to drug testing and a criminal background check

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
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