Senior Procurement Specialist

As a Senior Procurement Specialist at Electra, your main responsibilities will include developing sourcing strategies, managing RFx activities, negotiating contracts, and conducting supplier performance evaluations. You'll also analyze spend data to pinpoint cost-saving opportunities and work collaboratively with various internal teams to ensure all procurement activities align with our strategic goals.

To qualify for the Senior Procurement Specialist role at Electra, you need a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, or a related field, along with 8+ years of relevant industry experience. Alternatively, a master's degree and 6+ years of experience will also be considered. Strong negotiation skills and proficiency with software like Microsoft Office are essential.

Electra fosters an environment of continuous learning and professional growth for Senior Procurement Specialists through extensive training programs, mentorship opportunities, and the chance to work on groundbreaking projects in sustainable iron production, allowing you to build valuable skills and advance your career.

The work culture at Electra is collaborative and innovative, focused on disrupting the status quo. As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you will find a supportive community dedicated to improving the health of the planet, where your insights and contributions are valued and encouraged.

Electra offers an attractive compensation package for Senior Procurement Specialists, including competitive salaries, comprehensive health and insurance plans, generous PTO, HSA contributions, a 401k with matching contributions, and eligibility for stock options—an investment in your future while supporting our mission.

Emphasize your past roles where you formulated sourcing strategies. Provide examples of how these strategies resulted in cost savings or improved supplier relationships, demonstrating your analytical approach and ability to align with business goals.

Discuss your experience with supplier performance metrics and evaluations. Mention specific tools or criteria you've used to analyze performance and how you worked with suppliers to improve results where needed.

Share a specific instance where a challenging negotiation took place. Detail the strategies you employed to reach a favorable outcome and how it benefited your previous organization, showcasing your negotiation skills.

Explain your approach to professional development, such as following industry publications, attending trade shows, or participating in relevant courses. Discuss how this knowledge has informed your procurement decisions.

Illustrate your process by detailing the steps taken during a successful RFx process, the selection criteria used, and the resulting benefits realized from the new supplier. Highlight collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Mention your experience with procurement and ERP systems, discussing how you've utilized them to streamline processes and improve efficiency while adapting to new software quickly if necessary.

Discuss your approach to identifying and mitigating procurement risks, giving examples from your past experience. Highlight any risk assessment frameworks you've implemented to protect organizational interests.

Share techniques you use to manage priorities, such as creating task lists or using project management tools. Provide an example where your prioritization led to successful project completion.

Explain your understanding of compliance requirements in procurement and how you have ensured adherence through training or regular audits, and by designing effective policies based on best practices.

Express your enthusiasm for Electra's mission to reduce carbon emissions in iron production. Discuss how the role aligns with your values and career goals, emphasizing your desire to contribute to sustainable practices in the industry.