Remote Senior Procurement Specialist
Planet PharmaRemote Senior Procurement Specialist 6 Month Contract $32/hour W2 Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to support sourcing, procurement operations, supplier management, and contract negotiations within a large enterprise environment. This role will be responsible for executing sourcing events, managing procurement processes through a Procure-to-Pay (P2P) platform, supporting stakeholders throughout the procurement lifecycle, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in indirect procurement, supplier negotiations, contract management, and Procure-to-Pay systems within large, complex organizations. Key Responsibilities Execute RFX/RFP sourcing events and support supplier selection processes. Negotiate supplier agreements and collaborate with legal and business stakeholders throughout contract review, redlining, and execution. Manage procurement activities through a Procure-to-Pay (P2P) platform such as Zycus, Coupa, Ariba, GEP, or Ivalua. Monitor requisitions, approvals, purchase orders, and supplier order confirmations. Support transactional procurement activities and ensure compliance with procurement policies, including "No PO, No Pay" requirements. Train and assist internal stakeholders on procurement processes, systems, and best practices. Gather supplier quotations, evaluate bids, and make supplier recommendations in partnership with business stakeholders. Analyze spend and sourcing opportunities to ensure cost-effective purchasing decisions aligned with market benchmarks. Evaluate supplier performance, mitigate supplier risks, and identify alternative sourcing options when necessary. Support procurement projects, sourcing initiatives, catalog implementations, supplier programs, and process improvement efforts. Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams. Categories Supported Procurement support may include: Corporate & Professional Services Office Supplies & IT Peripherals Telecommunications MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) Facilities Services & Expenses Contractor Services Tail Spend Management Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree required. 8+ years of procurement, sourcing, or purchasing experience. Experience supporting large enterprise organizations and high-volume procurement environments. Strong Procure-to-Pay (P2P) system experience, including one or more of: Zycus, Coupa, Ariba, GEP, and/or Ivalua. Hands-on experience managing requisition processing, approval workflows, and purchase order activities. Proven experience sourcing and purchasing indirect spend categories. Demonstrated success leading supplier negotiations and contract discussions. Experience partnering with legal teams throughout contract review and execution. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications Extensive indirect procurement experience within large corporate environments. Experience managing sourcing initiatives from strategy through execution. Strong understanding of procurement compliance and governance processes. Experience supporting supplier onboarding, catalog programs, and procurement process improvements. Knowledge of spend analysis, supplier performance management, and market benchmarking.