Procurement Specialist -Software

Job Description

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

Job Posting External

• IT Procurement Collaboration - Collaborate with IT professional teams to onboard new enterprise software solutions. Work with IT on consistent application of a strategic sourcing process and joint development of negotiation strategies and tactics. Collaborate with IT leadership to plan all major IT procurement activities associated with the purchase or lease of IT hardware, software, and services. Work with senior IT managers and their staff to identify, select, and manage suppliers to cover external requirements.
• Contract Negotiations - Lead negotiation and ensure development, negotiation, and execution of favorable contractual arrangements while incorporating expected price, performance, quality, service, and security standards. Prepare, plan, and execute negotiations in partnership with business stakeholders to establish targets for price, payment terms, legal terms, statements of work, levels of effort, costs, technical specifications, logistics, risk sharing, warranty, services, letters of intent, memorandum’s of understanding, and final contract execution. Coordinate terms and contract reviews with Legal Department.
• Sourcing - Perform market research and benchmark suppliers and related service categories. Conduct supplier approval, improvement, termination, and / or exit tasks. Manage relationships with assigned suppliers in accordance with policies and procedures. Monitor supplier production delivery, quality, and warranty performance. Drive increased value through direct negotiation and other sourcing methods with key suppliers. Perform market analysis and complete data gathering to develop / support procurement decisions and strategies. Act with a high sense of urgency in correcting supply interruption occurrences. Provide feedback, information, and knowledge into category strategies and plans.
• Communication - Develop processes and procedures for proper vendor management. Report on status of projects. Interact with executive level stakeholders. Work with internal customers to understand their business and technical requirements. Convey requirements to potential and existing suppliers into overall strategic sourcing plan. Act as a subject matter expert for problem solving risk mitigation and conflict resolution.
• Strategic Relationship - Keep current, complete, and accurate pricing data in the Company system. Eliminate invoice problems, ensure all discrepancies are corrected in a timely manner, and that true root cause has been corrected. Coordinate with other Sourcing Specialists globally to develop detailed analyses and plans for approved cost savings projects. Develop detailed business and qualification requirements for incorporation into formal Requests for Quote (RFQ). Utilize the Bid Control Center and a Sealed Bid process. Jointly conduct and maintain a capability and risk assessment of IT suppliers including risk mitigation recommendations and actions. Coordinate activities for current, active IT contracts to include, but not limited to, renewals, true-ups, service level compliance, and authorizations. Provide Request for Information or Request for Proposal (RFI / RFP) process services to IT to facilitate procurement of IT assets and resources.

Minimum Qualifications

2-4 years related experience

Bachelor's degree (Business, Supply Chain or Engineering)

Non-degree considered if 12+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

Interpersonal, teamwork, and negotiation aptitude skills. Proficient computer skills.

Strong knowledge and recent experience in review, analysis, development, and negotiation of sourcing contracts (e.g, Statements of Work).

Ability to build and leverage relationships both within and outside organization.

Work Authorization :

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

No agency calls please.

Compensation and Benefits :

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health / Dental / Vision / Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

EOE Veterans / Disabilities