Procurement Specialist, Professional Services
About The Position
Position Summary: Primary responsibilities of this role will be supporting Service Provider vetting and recruitment, contracts and negotiations, onboarding and enablement activities, program adoption, and account management of the AD Service Providers for AD Members. Service Providers are strategic relationships that AD develops with providers in indirect services categories, like IT, Human Resources, Finance, Logistics and Operations. to support our members’ organizational and operational growth. This position will serve as a trusted advisor to service provider partners and AD Members, helping to build a strong relationship that elevates AD as a premier partner. This role will report into the Procurement Director, Professional Services.
Requirements
- Experience in indirect sourcing categories such as IT, marketing, facilities, or professional services.
- Exposure to negotiation and contract management.
- Motivated and self-starting.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Proven track record in project management and delivering measurable results.
- Must be able to communicate effectively and in a constructive manner with management, peers, and coworkers.
- Experience with cross-departmental collaboration and cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and CRM Software.
- Passionate about enabling the service provider community and AD Member Programs for success with the right education, promotional materials, and messaging.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 1–2 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain (indirect sourcing preferred).
- Basic knowledge of procurement practices, service provider management, and contract terms.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with members, services providers, and divisional teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Work and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Public speaking and presentation experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Execute purchasing activities across indirect service categories (e.g., Human Resources, IT, Marketing, Logistics).
- Support end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including supplier identification, RFP development, quotation analysis, and proposal evaluation.
- Assist in negotiations to achieve favorable pricing, contractual terms, and service-level agreements.
- Facilitate onboarding and integration of new service provider partners.
- Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
- Maintain accurate records of purchasing activities and supplier contracts.
- Cross departmental collaboration with Member Engagement Teams to drive utilization of Service Provider Partners.
- Contribute to the management of strategic service providers to drive value and performance.
- Administer relationships with operational service providers to ensure service continuity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
