Senior Category Specialist

PRA Group • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

We invite you to explore a future with us at PRA Group, a diverse and growing company that has a tangible impact on the global economy. Position Summary: Sourcing (Procurement) responsibility for a broad range of spend categories (e.g. HR, Finance, Facilities, IT, Analytics) and developing category sourcing plans. The position requires cross -functional collaboration across PRA Group’s US business in the development of request for proposals, contract negotiations, administration and leadership of the sourcing and supplier/vendor selection process. In conjunction with key stakeholders develop the business case surrounding the opportunity/need for supplier engagement. Identifying key business requirements; lead supplier identification, evaluation, price negotiation and contracting for new supplier spend and for renewals with existing suppliers; and communicate relevant financial and procurement information to support approvals to spend and pay suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; and/or Strategic Sourcing Certification
• Minimum 6+ years of related sourcing work experience in various spend categories.
• Demonstrated experience leading RFP’s and negotiating, high dollar service agreements and/or managing strategic vendors.
• In-depth knowledge of contract types, sourcing methods and procedures, performance incentives and procurement tools.
• Highly effective interpersonal and technical skills.
• Strong business acumen and communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong track record in meeting cost reduction targets.
• Strong Business Acumen
• Effective Networking and Relationship building skills.
• Willingness to assume responsibility.
• Strong communication and listening skills to ensure mutual understanding.
• Strong Analytical Skills

Responsibilities

• Conducts Category spend analysis as needed to identify areas of spend deficiency
• Leads planning and acquisition projects for assigned business units (i.e. HR - Temp Agency, Consulting and Benefits Admin.; or Finance - Consulting, Tax and Audit Services; or Facilities - Security, Building Maintenance) in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Identifies savings and service opportunities, including potential efficiency gains
• Manage the RFI/RFP process or vendor selection and lead price negotiations.
• Collaborates with Vendor Relationship Owners (VROs) to develop the appropriate statements of work and business requirements to ensure accurate and effective contracts are produced
• Ensures completion of the appropriate compliance documentation (e.g. OFAC searches, Due Diligence Questionnaires and IT Assessment Documents) in accordance with policy and procedure
• Support/Facilitate approval to spend and PO process.
• Collaborates with the Office of General Counsel to ensure market optimal terms and conditions and statements of work/service level agreements reflect negotiated business requirements, in accordance with policy and procedure
• In partnership with key stakeholders (VRO or executive) ensures assets are protected and services are terminated and/or transitioned to a new supplier.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior