Procurement Assistant (Hybrid) $32.00-35.00 per hour)

Pittsburgh based financial services group is in need of a Procurement Associate. The selected candidate will provide primary support to the Procurement Manager and the company-wide procurement process of products and services while managing vendor performance and related risks.

Duties to include:

• Support company-wide procurement processes and monitor deliverable due dates.
• Assist in the centralization of processes and the development of vendor first line function and ongoing improvements to processes.
• Supports the vendor search process while considering supplier diversity; aggregates data and conducts analysis related to RFQ activities.
• Supports the contract administration processes by understanding and guiding contract and vendor managers through the vendor management process, maintaining data relating to qualifying vendors, understanding and supporting the RFP/RFQ process, and ensuring all relevant systems are updated and all data is accurate.
• Performs all required vendor background check process
• Responsible for monitoring of critical contract renewal dates and all follow-up with the vendor owners.
• Supports the annual review of vendors and updates vendor status in all related systems
• Aggregates and review reports regarding internal service level agreements and may make recommendations to address any performance concerns.
• Updates policies and procedures ensuring they remain current and accurate
• Supports department with communication strategy, presentation preparation, etc.
• Executes key components of the Procurement/vendor change management process
• Support and execute key facilities and administration duties

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with a focus in business, finance, or information technology
• 2+ years experience within financial services or vendor management/procurement experience
• Tableau experience preferred
• Prior project or change management experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong customer service orientation
• Advanced analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently
• Proficient MSOffice skills with ability to learn new systems as needed
• Professional verbal and written communication skills with ability to interact successfully with all levels