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Adecco is assisting a local client in the Palm Beach Gardens area looking for an experienced Sourcing Procurement Specialist for a temp to hire job opportunity. Pay is $30-$35 per hour depending on experience and shift schedule is 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday to Friday and OT as needed. You must be available to work ONSITE in the Palm Beach Gardens area. This is NOT a remote job.

Job Summary:

Responsible for executing sourcing strategies, negotiating contracts, and managing the procurement of goods and services to meet the needs of the North America manufacturing business through third-party agreements. A key objective of this role is to secure goods and services at the lowest total cost while maximizing overall value. Additionally, collaborates with other departments, such as R&D, to select suppliers, define product specifications, and establish ordering practices that align with the best interests of the company.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Ensure the smooth operation of our North America facility by implementing procurement strategies to secure cost-effective sourcing of high-quality ingredients and supplies.

+ Monitor purchase price variances and resolve discrepancies with internal team members and suppliers.

+ Resolve issues related to delivery dates, quality, specifications, quantity, or cost of purchased goods or services.

+ Review requisitions and confer with departments regarding requirements, specifications, quantity, quality of merchandise, and delivery requirements. Recommend alternate suppliers where cost savings or improved delivery can be achieved.

+ Coordinate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, Finance, R&D, and Quality teams to complete projects and achieve expected benefits within the project timeline.

+ Negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure favorable pricing and terms, and effectively manage these contracts to ensure compliance, performance, and cost-effectiveness.

+ Establish standard costs for assigned commodities.

+ Issue purchase orders, negotiate contracts, and establish blanket orders, including consignment stock if necessary.

+ Investigate suppliers' financial conditions, technical competence, facilities, and production techniques to ensure adequate supply sources.

+ Manage supplier scheduling, maintain the purchase order acknowledgment control system, lead time maintenance, and interface with material planners/master schedulers, buyers, quality control, engineering, suppliers, and other relevant stakeholders.

+ Partner with Supply Chain/Demand Planning to understand inventory variances and provide go-forward strategies to achieve plan

+ Support the monthly financial review process and budget/projection process

Expected Areas of Competence (i.e., knowledge, skills, and abilities)

+ Competence in analyzing procurement data to identify trends, monitor price variances, and make informed decisions.

+ Ability to engage in contract negotiations and implement contracts in standard form; create basic project plans, prioritize tasks, engage resources, and implement across functions and sites.

+ Effectively address problems quickly using factual data, possess situational flexibility, know the resources to approach for efficient resolution, and drive for results.

+ Working knowledge of purchasing and planning systems.

+ Knowledge of accounting principles and budgeting practices.

+ Proficiency with software, including Microsoft Office suite products, particularly MS Excel (e.g., medium complexity formulas, pivot tables, graphs).

+ Strong organizational, communication, and quick learning skills.

+ Proven skills in contract management, including the ability to draft, review, negotiate, and administer contracts effectively.

Education/Experience Requirements

+ Typically requires bachelor’s degree (Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related fields).

+ Minimum 3 years of purchasing and negotiations experience required or experience in related skill field.

+ Knowledge or exposure of direct materials is a plus.

+ Experience with Oracle systems is required and CPSM certification is a plus.

Pay $30 - $35 per hour depending on experience. Work schedule: 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday with possible OT. This is an onsite job in the Palm Beach Gardens, FL area.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401k plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

**Pay Details:** $30.00 to $35.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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