Senior Procurement Specialist – Operations
Job Description:
- Translate site-defined requirements and vendor selections into executable contracts, including scope definition, commercial terms, and performance structures
- Lead contract negotiations to align pricing models, service expectations, and risk allocation with operational requirements
- Evaluate vendor proposals from a commercial perspective, identifying gaps in scope, pricing inconsistencies, and potential risk exposure
- Structure agreements with clear service definitions, performance expectations, cost drivers, and financial terms to support reliable service delivery
- Develop and refine performance-based frameworks, including service levels, key performance indicators, and accountability mechanisms
- Partner with site leadership to ensure operational requirements are clearly defined and contractually aligned
- Coordinate with Legal, Risk, and internal stakeholders to resolve commercial and contractual considerations
- Prepare and route agreements through internal approval workflows to support timely execution
- Provide real-time commercial guidance to site teams during vendor engagement and proposal review
- Coach site leads on service scoping, vendor comparison, and commercial best practices to improve decision quality
- Promote consistent use of templates, playbooks, and standardized contracting approaches to improve efficiency and scalability across sites
- Identify opportunities to improve commercial outcomes, including cost structure optimization, service efficiency, and contract clarity
- Support end-to-end contract execution activities, ensuring alignment with internal systems and documentation standards
Requirements:
- 8+ years of experience in procurement, facilities management, or service-based contracting
- Strong understanding of service delivery models, cost structures, and performance-based contracting principles
- Proven experience negotiating complex, recurring service agreements in a multi-site or portfolio environment
- Experience working cross-functionally with Legal, Risk, and Operations teams
- Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, multi-site environment
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
- Ability to influence and guide stakeholders without direct authority
Benefits:
- Bonus Elligibility
- Medical, dental, vision
- 401(k) with match
- PTO and paid holidays
- Bonus eligible