Specialist - Procurement Operations FT (Onsite - San Antonio, Tx) (33643)

Goodwill San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our Team! Work for GOOD at Goodwill Do you want to make a difference in your community while earning a paycheck? Would you like to help your community and environment every day that you come to work? Looking for a job that provides meaning as well as personal and professional development? Goodwill San Antonio is one of the largest and most dynamic social enterprises in San Antonio. We are an entrepreneurial nonprofit that provides employees the opportunity to innovate, grow and discover new skills, while generating revenue that funds both employee and community programs. We are a diverse and inclusive organization founded and focused on Fighting Poverty and Creating Opportunity. We specialize in facilitating personal and professional growth for our employees, particularly those who may have experienced barriers to successful employment in the past. We strive to maximize the value of each employee’s work and each donor’s donation to benefit our community and environment. Without Goodwill in our community, millions of pounds of perfectly usable items would be harming the environment in landfills. Instead, Goodwill employees are fueling a robust economy by recirculating used goods. Our Good Careers Academy and Good Careers Centers Help Change Lives through the Power of Work as well by delivering education and meaningful job placement. Explore careers with Goodwill in retail, production, warehouse, logistics, contact center customer service, career services, technology, document imaging, grounds maintenance, janitorial and facilities maintenance. Goodwill regularly partners with local, state and federal government agencies to provide additional diverse career opportunities. We prefer to promote from within. Your growth and advancement is our priority. Achieve your potential at Goodwill and beyond through our personal and professional skills development programs, supportive health and wellbeing benefits, competitive base and bonus pay, savings plans, personal financial education, store purchase discounts, paid time off, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and more . Change Lives. Make a Difference. Discover Purpose. Apply today at WorkforGoodSA.org .

Requirements

Associates degree or 2+ years of college in accounting, business, purchasing or related field strongly preferred.
5+ years of progressive experience across purchasing/procurement operations and sourcing/negotiation.
Experience with ERP and eProcurement systems; Sage and Procurify experience a plus.
Advanced Excel and Power BI skills and the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, strategic sourcing, vendor management, and contract analysis.
Effective communication, organization, and cross functional collaboration; high integrity and sound judgment.
Experience producing procurement KPIs and analytical reports.

Responsibilities

Performs advanced procurement functions spanning both operational purchasing and strategic sourcing.
Coordinates the full procure to pay process.
Conducts competitive sourcing events.
Supports pricing and contract negotiations.
Develops procurement analytics and KPIs.
Ensures compliance with procurement policies.
Partners with internal stakeholders, Accounts Payable, Compliance, and suppliers to drive measurable value in cost, quality, service, and operational efficiency.
Researches, identifies, qualifies, and evaluates suppliers; conducts market and pricing analysis to support sourcing strategies.
Leads competitive sourcing activities (RFQs/RFPs) for recurring and nonstandard purchases; prepares total cost evaluations.
Obtains and analyzes vendor quotes, comparing price, lead time, quality, and terms to determine best value.
Supports negotiation of pricing, commercial terms, and service level expectations with new and existing suppliers.
Participates in supplier performance monitoring; recommends and tracks corrective/improvement actions.
Reviews purchasing agreements, pricing schedules, and contract terms for accuracy and completeness, and coordinates with Compliance and key stakeholders for formal review and approval.
Ensures all purchasing agreements, renewals, amendments, and related documents are uploaded in Compliance contract tracking software to ensure complete and current record.
Maintains organized contract documentation and ensures proper routing to Compliance and other stakeholders for approval.
Processes and coordinates purchase requests and POs; verifies approvals, vendor setup, specifications, pricing, and account coding accuracy.
Reconciles POs, receipts, and invoices; partners with Accounts Payable, Compliance, and suppliers to resolve discrepancies promptly.
Reviews, prepares, and coordinates requisitions with vendors and internal staff, continually seeking ways to streamline and improve these processes while supporting all organization business units.
Monitors open POs; processes returns/credits; maintains accurate procurement records within the ERP system.
Maintains and updates catalogs, price files, shopping lists, and workflow routing within the purchasing system; supports end users with configuration and training.
Develops, tracks, and reports procurement KPIs, including cost savings, spend by supplier/category, order cycle times, and supplier performance.
Analyzes purchasing and spend patterns to recommend consolidation, standardization, and process efficiency opportunities.
Prepares analytical summaries and recommendations for review to key stakeholders and business units.
Provides guidance to internal stakeholders on sourcing goods/services, procurement best practices, and policy expectations.
Coordinates and delivers procurement system training for end users; supports rollouts of new tools, configurations, and workflow updates.
Develops and maintains strong internal and external relationships with team members, managers, key business partners, and suppliers to manage supply chain operations.
Collaborates with and assists departments in developing scopes of work and specifications for complex purchasing needs.
Reviews shipment and receipt transactions for accuracy; ensures proper alignment with purchase orders and resolves delivery discrepancies with stakeholders.
Supports monitoring of bulk/centralized purchases by partnering with stakeholders to review usage and stocking needs.