**Position Purpose:** To be successful in this position, experience with procurement and the ability to interpret, review and negotiate contracts. Communication skills, oral & written, is absolutely required, as well as the ability to foster strong relationships coupled with excellent customer service skills. A strong commitment to deliver results, managing deadlines, attention to details, customer service focus, and the willingness/enthusiasm for accepting responsibility and accountability are required.

**Key** **Job Activities:**

+ Manage the entire procurement process for assigned categories, including sourcing, supplier selection, contract management, and order fulfillment
+ Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with vendors, suppliers, and service providers
+ Responsible for working with procurement business partners leadership to align category management vision with procurement priorities
+ Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather ...