Junior Procurement Specialist

GHD Group Pty Ltd • Phoenix, AZ

8h • $23 - $31 • Hybrid

About The Position

At GHD, we are looking for a Junior Procurement Specialist to join our team. This role will assist with vendor life cycle management, including onboarding, contracting, performance monitoring, relationship building, and contract renewals. The position can be based in most US-based office locations. GHD is a global professional services company with over 11,000 employees across more than 200 offices. We are committed to making water, energy, and urbanization sustainable for future generations.

Requirements

• Previous experience utilizing a contract management and/or procure to pay system
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products including Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel
• Strong communication skills and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of contractual agreements
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Proactive attitude towards work, teamwork, and cooperation

Nice To Haves

• Degree or certification in business administration, procurement, finance, or related field preferred
• Experience with Salesforce and BST cost accounting software application is an asset
• Bilingual in English and French is considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Perform all responsibilities within GHD Procurement Guidelines and ensure relevant processes and procedures are followed
• Prepare and submit purchase orders for goods and services consistent with contract requirements
• Review purchase orders for compliance in accordance with GHD Procurement Guidelines
• Assist with vendor onboarding and prequalification
• Provide effective customer service to internal and external customers
• Work closely with the projects team to understand details of procurement requirements
• Negotiate pricing and business terms and, when appropriate, coordinate with Legal Department to minimize risk
• Engaging and discussing Environmental, Sustainable and Governance (ESG) with vendors
• Assist with Sustainable Procurement reporting and analysis
• Accurately enter data in vendor management and procurement systems
• Liaise with suppliers regarding delivery or goods and services
• Initiate and negotiate Framework Agreements with preferred vendors
• Work with Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and vendor invoices
• Review and closeout purchase orders
• Maintain Procurement files
• Completes purchasing request and transactions

Benefits

• 401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
• Paid time off – Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
• Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee
• Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree