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Procurement Specialist

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.
Pay rate: $30.00/hour on w2
United States, Virginia, Richmond
May 29, 2025
Job Title: Procurement Specialist Location: Richmond, VA 23220 Job Type: Contract 10 weeks Job Mode: On-Site Pay rate: $30.00/hour on w2 without benefits Job Summary: The Procurement Specialist is responsible for executing the appropriate procurement process to purchase goods and services from suppliers that are in the best interest of Client . Work requires the use of independent judgment and initiative in the review of specifications, receipt and verification of bids or proposals, and using own discretion to determine and execute the appropriate procurement vehicle or policy for each purchase request from the business. Role & Responsibilities: Preparation and execution of solicitations, quotes, statements of work, orders, and renewals for the purchase of goods and services. Educate/facilitate primarily transactional business area(s) as assigned with the navigation of the procurement process. Establish defensible and timely contractual agreements Apply mutually agreed upon strategies between internal customers and suppliers by advising assigned internal customers on a regular basis Perform the proper procurement steps through to contract signature, including but not limited to sourcing, negotiating, and consulting, for primarily transactional business area(s) as assigned. Partner with and maintain consistent contact with internal customers while demonstrating Client competencies proficiently. Deliver timely contracts that meet the customers' needs. Act as liaison between the business and potential suppliers as appropriate Adhere to the processes and rules defined in Clients Procurement Policy Manual. Collaborate with the Enterprise Governance Team and adhere to governance review processes where applicable Maintain complete and up-to-date electronic documentation of all procurement activities on a daily basis. Upload fully executed electronic copies of all contracts into the Procurement SharePoint site. Upload all background documentation into the supplier's folder into the Procurement Team Q: Drive. Help Client achieve a 42% or greater SWaM spend by recommending and documenting specific SWaM supplier solutions to assigned categories as assigned by Senior Procurement Manager. Competencies: Accountability Communications Customer Service Job Knowledge Skills and Knowledge: Client is a dynamic business environment, and each business area has different needs and expectations. So, in order to be an effective Procurement Specialist, this associate must be able to adapt to change, self-manage through setbacks and stress, analyze data and use their judgment to make informed appropriate decisions, manage several projects at once with minimal supervision, and be self-aware in order to establish constructive working relationships with their assigned business area. Working Relationships This position interacts frequently with all levels of the organization. Daily interactions with Legal, Information Security, Accounts Payable, Enterprise Governance, Project Management, and their assigned business areas. Education and Experience: Education: B.S. degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration preferred and/or relevant job experience in contract management and/or supplier management; or equivalent experience