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We are seeking a skilled Procurement Specialist to join our team in Pittsburgh, PA. This contract-to-hire role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a centralized procurement function within the banking industry. As a key member of the team, you will support vendor management, contract administration, and procurement operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and alignment with internal policies and procedures.This hybrid role is based in Downtown Pittsburgh and is ideal for someone looking to grow within a collaborative and professional environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee centralized procurement activities, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met on schedule.

• Support vendor selection processes with a focus on supplier diversity, including data aggregation and analysis.

• Manage contract administration by guiding vendor managers, maintaining vendor qualifications, and updating systems with accurate information.

• Conduct vendor background checks using established tools and processes to ensure compliance.

• Monitor critical contract renewal dates across the organization and follow up with vendor owners as needed.

• Facilitate annual vendor reviews and update vendor status within organizational systems.

• Analyze reports on service level agreements and Key Performance Indicators, providing recommendations to address performance gaps.

• Prepare and manage vendor-related reports to support internal processes.

• Update procurement policies and procedures, ensuring all documentation remains current and accurate.

• Assist with communication strategies, presentations, and change management initiatives in collaboration with the Procurement Leader.

If you have the appropriate background for the Procurement Specialist role and are interested in being considered, please apply using the Robert Half website. After applying to this accounting/finance role, please CALL immediately at 412-471-5946 to confirm your application has been received and reference Job # 03730-0013257437

Requirements • Minimum of 1 year of experience in corporate procurement or related functions.

• Proficiency in managing purchase orders, buying processes, and procurement operations.

• Demonstrated ability to navigate contract negotiations and vendor management processes.

• Strong analytical skills with experience in data aggregation and performance evaluation.

• Familiarity with vendor procedures and compliance standards.

• Excellent organizational skills to monitor contract renewals and manage deadlines effectively.

• Knowledge of procurement policies and ability to update and maintain procedural documentation.

• Effective communication skills to support presentations and stakeholder engagement.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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