Procurement Specialist
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: West Palm Beach
Posted on: April 22, 2024
Job Description:
Who we areFor more than 40 years, Covanta has been at the
forefront of sustainable materials management, providing companies
and communities world-class waste and resource solutions.Through
our diverse and scalable full-service capabilities, we're leading
the charge to a carbon-negative future-reducing, reusing, recycling
and reimagining waste for the benefit of both people and planet.Our
differentiator comes from our vast ecosystem of technology,
facilities, and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest
organizations to solve their most pressing environmental
challenges, and achieve their most ambitious environmental, social,
and governance (ESG) goals.All that we're missing is you. Join us
today!!Our valuesDiversity, inclusivity, engagement-these are the
values that help us foster a strong sense of community within
Covanta. By embracing the unique talents, perspectives, and
experiences of our employees, we cultivate an environment that
embraces teamwork, encourages open dialogue, and provides
opportunities for growth.About the roleThe Procurement Specialist
is primarily responsible for managing the local/regional
Procurement process in accordance with established Covanta
procedures and policies. This role owns all facility Procurement
activities from Supplier qualification through performance
management and will be responsible for all related supplier
onboarding activities as well as assuring compliance with supply
scopes, company policies and acceptable business practices. The
Specialist develops effective working relationships with Facility
Operations, Engineering and Maintenance teams and acts as advisor
for all contractual rights and obligations.Specific
accountabilities Include (but are not limited to):
- Supplier qualification and relationship management
- Request for Proposal (RFP), bid receipt, market comparisons,
evaluation and analysis, and negotiations
- Coordination and participation in bid review conferences/walk
downs
- Finalization activities (negotiations, awarding of contracts,
follow-up, dispute resolutions)
- Purchase order placement and expediting
- Leading total cost reduction initiatives. Support supplier
quality assurance programs
- Supplier performance analysis, and contract compliance
oversight, to determine necessity for amendments or contracts
extensions
- Compilation of data for preparing cost reporting in support of
the annual budgeting process
- Providing training and instruction to internal clients on
Procurement systems
- Management of supplier interface, strengthening the supplier
base through supplier visits and technical conferences
- Attendance of Corporate and regional Procurement meetings and
conferences as required
- Leading and/or facilitating the activities of facility
personnel (End Users) who are engaged in formulating scope of
supply
- Sourcing of maintenance spare parts from other Covanta
facilities to maintain the corporate inventory pool to an optimum
level between facilities who share common spare partsEducation:
- A Bachelor's Degree is required; preferably Supply Chain,
Finance, or technical discipline.
- ISM and/or APICS certification is highly desired, but not
required.Experience:
- 5+ years of relevant procurement and supply management
experience is requiredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of procurement contracting legal aspects and
procurement contracts. Risk management, warranty, and
liability
- Comfort in working between office and highly industrial
environments (heat, odor, etc.)
- High level of safety awareness and championship
- Strength in developing respectful partnerships with both key
stakeholders as well as suppliers
- Demonstrated negotiation skills with an ability to make
decisions based on data and trends
- An ability to develop and report key performance indicators
(KPIs)
- An understanding of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling,
contracts, and change management. Understand the difference between
lump-sum and Time & Materials contractingOur DEI CommitmentCovanta
is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative
Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any
qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability
(including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or
intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service
in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other
characteristic protected by law. Know Your Rights ()Please note
that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the
applicant's experience or skills.If you are an individual with a
disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable
accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to
access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your
disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by going to
Covanta.com and clicking on the 'Contact Us' button. Under
Inquires, select 'Careers' in the Interest field, fill out all
required fields including your message. In the message section,
please note this is a 'Job Application Accommodation Request'.
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Doral , Procurement Specialist, Other , West Palm Beach, Florida
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