Procurement Specialist

We are seeking a motivated Procurement Specialist to join our dynamic team at
LegalZoom. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in procurement and
will be responsible for negotiating lower-dollar sourcing contracts, working with
stakeholders to support projects, and driving cost savings.

 

 Proactively collaborate with business partners and stakeholders to lead contract
negotiation with suppliers; develop negotiation approaches, fallback positions
and acceptable terms and conditions through completion and identifying key
benchmarks to measure contractual arrangements.
 Establish and maintain effective partnerships with key stakeholders aimed at
identifying, understanding and fulfilling their requirements to meet key business
objectives.
 Identify cost savings opportunities and manage cost reduction activities to
achieve annual cost savings and cost avoidance goals without compromising
relationship integrity, supply assurance or quality.
 Review existing contracts and gather business requirements to formulate
sourcing strategies and planning for renewals.
 Perform spend analysis to help develop and implement category strategies.
 Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.

 

Qualifications:

 1-3 years of experience in procurement experience with indirect purchases.
 Strong negotiation skills and experience with contract management.
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
 1 Strong analytical skills and understanding of fundamental financial concepts
 Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
 Demonstrated ability to work effectively managing multiple projects with minimal
supervision.