Procurement Agent II

Job Overview: Pay Range: $34.06hr - $39.06hr Requirement/Must Have: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Typically possesses 3+ years of experience in negotiating and purchasing. Thorough knowledge and demonstrated ability to apply principles of financial analysis, activity based costing and supply chain methodology. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with customers and suppliers. Ability to gather client requirements and negotiate support requirements. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Three or more years of experience in supply chain, procurement, and/or contract management. Responsibilities: Coordinate and document internal/external customer requirements. Monitor projects, schedules and identify problems, maintaining priorities for work in process. Communicate across functions to report risks and issues. Assist with source selections and document purchase orders within authority. Administer changes and enforce purchase order notes, terms, and conditions. Participate in new business acquisition and the product/project development and management process. Gather performance data to monitor supplier capability, capacity, and business health. Participate in supplier performance reviews and cross functional improvement teams. Participate in root cause analysis and development of improvement plans and monitor progress. Maintain relationships and communications with internal/external stakeholders and suppliers. Ensure import and export requirements are met. Assist in driving innovation, improving ways of working, and enhancing supplier management systems. Aid in executing purchasing and sourcing strategies, addressing short-term and long-term material requirements. Assist with the undertaking of analysis supporting the resolution of risk issues and gap identification. Participate in the negotiation process to achieve best value and commercial terms and conditions of moderately complex purchase orders, change orders, requests for proposals, and contracts/agreements. Aid in training peers and other stakeholders on the procurement process. Help maintain effective stakeholder relationships with internal customers to become a trusted business partner. Aid in identifying critical suppliers and create appropriate engagement plans to manage supply chain risk profiles. Establish structured negotiation plans with clarity of desired outcomes, leveraging stakeholder input and support. Ensure the protection of all physical, financial, and cybersecurity assets, and properly access and manage private data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity. Nice to Have: Experience using SAP software in a purchasing environment, and utilizing Ariba Sourcing, Contracting, and P2P modules. Knowledge and decision making experience of purchasing practices and policies. Knowledge of procurement contracts and standard terms and conditions. Experience with industry best practices, standards, utility regulations, procedures and compliance as they relate to purchasing. Experience prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously. Experience analyzing information and making strategic decisions regarding scope, impact, policy, development, and implementation. Excellent communication and presentation skills. CPM, CPSM, CPCM, CCCM, and/or PMP certification(s). Skills: Financial Analysis. Activity Based Costing. Supply Chain Methodology. Negotiation. Purchasing. SAP. Ariba Sourcing. Ariba Contracting. Ariba P2P. Contract Management. Supplier Management. Root Cause Analysis. Qualification And Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field. Due to nature of job The candidate must have Ability to follow safety protocols and safe work practices. Benefits: Our Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term) Life and AD&D Insurance Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law) Supplemental Insurance Plans Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Employee Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws. About Cynet Systems Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia. As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.