Sr Procurement Specialist (5464)

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world’s most innovative companies to create a more connected world? 

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities. 

The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns. 

We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career. 

Position Overview 

The Sr. Procurement Specialist is responsible for supporting the requisitions process and partnering directly with SubCom vendors. The role requires negotiating and managing the terms and conditions through the Purchase Order process, in support of the Business needs and ensure compliance with all of the company’s procurement policies. The position reports to the Purchasing Manager located in Newington NH.

Responsibilities 

• Work within ERP system, Oracle to create Purchase Orders from approved Requisitions.
• Negotiate with suppliers, drive cost reduction efforts, and negotiate terms and conditions.
• Develop contracts with vendors based on the needs of the business. Partner with the Legal team during contract negotiations.
• Prepare “Requests for Quotations” (RFQ) to ensure competitive pricing.
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets to support complex quotations and purchase orders.
• Expedite long-lead material orders to support production changes.
• Generate appropriate correspondence within the various Business groups and with suppliers to support purchasing activities.
• Negotiate Professional Services Agreements to hire temporary workers.
• Create contract award reports to obtain approvals as per the Schedule of Authorization.
• Participate in regular Supply Chain meetings and interfaces with all departments to resolve any problems and issues.
• Review Vendor Open Order Reports weekly.
• Contact vendors with discrepancies with quantity, invoice, or quality.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and procedures, ethical practices and adherence to relevant laws and regulations - Develops weekly, reports.

Qualifications 

• College business or technical degree required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience required.
• Ability to write and negotiate contract terms and conditions.
• Ability to conduct business in a professional manner at all times and to be cooperative and service oriented - Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively as well as efficiently, with minimum direct supervision.
• A team player with a great positive and professional attitude who is willing and eager to learn.
• Must be able to: multitask, be flexible, handle high-pressure situations, have strict attention to detail, work in a close-knit team oriented fast paced atmosphere.
• Flexibility and can-do attitude to manage unexpected situations successfully.
• Have the ability to deal professionally with internal and external customers.
• Have the ability to travel to other SubCom or supplier locations.
• Computer literate; proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• APICS training a plus.
• Small Business Administration (SBA) or Conflict Minerals knowledge also a plus.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Our selection procedure is based on local, state and federal law.

Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applications without a resume. 

BENEFITS 

SubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift differential. 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY 

SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation. 

SubCom engineers, manufactures, and installs subsea fiber optic data cables - the unsung heroes of global communication. With an unrelenting focus on quality, reliability, and value, SubCom offers flexible end-to-end building blocks for the high-tech networks that are the backbone of the world's digital infrastructure. While the company's origins date back to the mid-19^th century, SubCom has deployed enough cable to circle the equator more than 25 times since its entry into the communications industry in 1955.

SUBCOM’S CORE VALUES 

Quality   -   Accountability   -   Teamwork   -   Innovation