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Summary:
The Procurement Specialist is central to the efficient operation of the Vendor Management and Procurement Team at ZipRecruiter. This role will be responsible for guiding ZipRecruiter employees and vendor partners through the procurement process. A strong Specialist candidate will be comfortable with numbers and be capable of critically analyzing quotes and contracts. They will be expected to open negotiations with vendors and handle all procedural communication. The Specialist will need to juggle multiple projects at any one time, and be conscious of any deadlines.
The Specialist will handle vendor renewals and use that opportunity to build strong relationships with our vendors. In addition, a great Procurement Specialist will have excellent people skills. This position also requires clear and concise writing skills to keep everyone aligned via different channels. We are seeking a candidate with all of these skills who will also be sensitive and welcoming to a wide diversity of cultural and technical backgrounds that we encounter in our global business.
Responsibilities:
- Carefully review procurement requests from various ZipRecruiter teams and route them appropriately
- Recommend automation, features, improvements, or optimizations to the procurement process
- Advise and guide internal teams on the process to ensure that procurement feels accessible and approachable by all teams
- Handle primary communication with vendors, opening negotiation discussions, holding the line on ZipRecruiter’s standard terms, and driving the contract review and signing process to completion
- Improve upon and engage with the Vendor Management software system, ensuring that useful notes are kept after each vendor meeting
- Track procurement spend using internal accounting software, supporting accurate financial forecasting and reporting
Minimum Qualifications:
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with procurement in a corporate environment
- Demonstrated experience communicating professionally with vendors
- Strong ability to multitask ensuring projects remain on track
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Proficiency in MS Office and G-Suite tools (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience establishing process and influencing others to engage in the process
- Jira and/or Netsuite experience
As part of our team you'll enjoy:
- Competitive salary
- Exceptional benefits package
- Flexible Vacation & Paid Time Off
- Employer-matched 401(k) plan
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The US base salary range for this full-time position is $72,500-$105,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, and the range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, role-related knowledge and skills, depth of experience, relevant education or training, and additional role-related considerations.
Depending on the position offered, equity, bonuses, commission, or other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.
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