Who we are
For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.
Our Vision
Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.
Our Business
Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.
Our Value
Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.
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About the role
Job Description
The Senior Procurement Specialist role in our facilities contributes to Reworld’s success by effectively leading, developing, and executing product and services sourcing strategies for the assigned facilities. The position implements the facility procurement process such that all applicable policies, procedures, and regulations are maintained. The position is responsible for the coordination of all procurement activities, ensuring that programs, initiatives, cost reduction, corporate social responsibility, and plant/regional/corporate synergies are achieved. The position manages suppliers and internal networks to deliver best-in-class performance for all spend categories while consistently delivering measurable results to achieve a competitive advantage for top-line and bottom-line facility growth. The position collaborates effectively internally and with suppliers, develops effective negotiation strategies in conjunction with Corporate Procurement, and communicates with other Covanta procurement professionals, interfacing closely with Corporate and Regional Procurement Management. The position reports to the Regional Procurement Manager with a strong dotted line to the Facilities Management Team. This position has two direct reports.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
The Senior Procurement Specialist is primarily responsible for managing the local/regional Procurement process in accordance with established Reworld procedures and policies. This role owns all facility Procurement activities from Supplier qualification through performance management and will be responsible for all related supplier onboarding activities as well as assuring compliance with all governmental regulations, company policies, and acceptable business practices. The Specialist develops effective working relationships with Facility Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams and acts as an advisor for all contractual rights and obligations.
Specific accountabilities Include (but are not limited to):
Supplier qualification and relationship management
Request for Proposal (RFP), Bid receipt, market comparisons, evaluation and analysis, and clarifications
Coordinating and participating in bid conferences/walk downs
Finalization activities (negotiations, awarding of contracts, follow-up, management, and dispute resolutions)
Purchase order placement and expediting
Administration of cost reduction and supplier quality assurance programs
Performance Analysis and compliance oversight of suppliers/vendors to determine the necessity for amendments or extensions of contracts
Compiling data for preparing cost reporting in support of the annual budgeting process
Providing site training and instruction of all personnel for Procurement systems
Management of supplier interface, strengthening the supplier database through the use of supplier visits and technical conferences
Attending Corporate and regional Procurement meetings and conferences as required
Directing and coordinating the activities of facility personnel who are engaged in formulating requests for proposals for the facility
Sourcing maintenance spare parts from other Covanta facilities to maintain the corporate inventory pool to an optimum level between facilities that share common spare parts
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
Education:
A Bachelor’s Degree is required; preferably in Supply Chain, Finance, or technical discipline
APICS certification is highly desired, but not required.
Experience:
3-5+ years of procurement and supply management experience is required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Comfort in working between office and highly industrial environments (heat, odor, etc…)
High level of safety awareness and championship
Strength in developing respectful partnerships with both key stakeholders as well as suppliers
Demonstrated negotiation skills with an ability to make decisions based on data and trends
Understanding of regional labor markets related to labor subcontracting and contract services a plus
Working proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) is required with knowledge of PeopleSoft ERP (or SAP) and Project-based planning tools like MS Project strongly preferred
An ability to develop and report key performance indicators (KPIs) as well as site-level processes where needed
An understanding of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling, contracts, and change management
Strength in communicating crucial information to a variety of audiences with differing levels of expertise
The ability to effectively conduct facility tours and walk-downs on a regular basis
Total Rewards & Compensation:
Competitive Base Salary
Day one employee benefits: competitive health insurance options, PTO, retirement savings plan, and 401K match.
This is an exempt position. The expected base salary for this position is $110,000-135,000.00. This is a good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position. The final salary figure will take into account a variety of factors including experience, ability, and location. Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and these ranges should not be considered career salary limits or caps.
Other Requirements:
·This position is facility-based, and would work typically 8:00 AM through 5:00 PM, although periodic boiler outages and/or facility upsets, other job responsibilities may necessitate flexibility in this area.
Our DEI Commitment
Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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