Sr. Procurement Specialist

Pay rate range: $28-$32/hr. (depending on experience)

Responsibilities: Manage RFP/RFX processes, supplier negotiations, contract execution, and functional approvals for assigned indirect procurement categories. Oversee requisitions, approvals, purchase orders, and supplier order confirmations through the Zycus Procure-to-Pay (P2P) system. Support business users with P2P training, troubleshooting, and procurement policy compliance, including the No PO, No Pay policy. Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations, conduct bid analysis, and drive cost-effective sourcing decisions aligned with market benchmarks. Assess supplier performance, identify competitive vendors, and develop alternative supply sources. Support strategic sourcing projects, vendor programs, catalogs, and discount initiatives. Collaborate with Legal and business stakeholders on contract negotiations and approvals.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent college degree required. Extensive indirect procurement experience in a large corporate or enterprise environment. Hands-on experience with a major P2P platform such as Zycus, Coupa, Ariba, GEP, or Ivalua. Proven expertise in sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, and procurement compliance. Experience working with Legal teams on contract negotiations. Experience supporting enterprise-level operations or large markets.

Location: Hartford, CT

Position Type: 6 months contract with potential to extendAPPLY NOW!#LI-RA1#Science