Area Procurement Specialist

Key General Role Responsibilities:

• Take a strategic approach to supplier relationship management and serve as an initial escalation point within their Area for issue resolution.

• Participate in detailed planning and execution of process improvement initiatives in alignment with the overall procurement strategy.

• Drive compliance for key categories of spend and suppliers based on feedback from the Strategic Sourcing team.

• Develop and implement RFPs, negotiate pricing, and execute contracts for local-level service agreements not covered under the scope of any national agreements.

• Support cost reduction activities and savings tracking in partnership with the Strategic Sourcing team.

• Participate and contribute to the budget process for regions within the designated Area.

• Collaborate with and support local leadership, directing and leading outcomes when required to maximize overall GFL value and help solve supply chain challenges.

• Coordinate with business units/suppliers to provide recommendations for efficiency and process improvement in areas where challenges are identified.

• Guide operations through the Procure to Pay process, providing additional training and support where needed.

• Proactively assess and mitigate supply chain risks, escalating to senior management when needed.

• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders with influence and integrity.

• Build relationships with key stakeholders by serving as a procurement subject matter expert and representing the procurement team in a professional and positive manner.

Basic Qualifications, Knowledge, & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.

• Minimum two years of experience in sourcing/procurement, supply chain, strategic sourcing, financial analysis, contract management, analytics, or related functions.

• Strong analytical skills, with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).