Senior Procurement Specialist at NetSmart Technologies in Overland Park, Kansas

Job Description:

Responsible for the company's purchasing activities and related processes

Responsibilities

• Manage the corporate purchasing process and system


• Manage and track internal purchasing requisitions in the corporate purchasing system from initial request, through approvals and review with CFO


• Advise and train internal clients and vendors on the requisition process and the corporate purchasing system.


• Collaborate with Legal, IT, compliance, HR and other organizations on the vendor management process to ensure risk mitigation and compliance.


• Work closely in conjunction with HR related to the contingent workforce population. Includes initial requisition for a contractor, management of renewals and required purchase order management for Contractor spend.


• Own vendor management in the corporate ERP system including new vendor setup and maintenance of vendor electronic payment information.


• Lead projects related to system and process integration and into corporate systems with mergers and acquisitions


• Prepare and manage various types of reporting and forecasting


• Evaluate and maintain policy and procedural workflows and documentation related to all areas of purchasing and contingent workforce


• Continually look for opportunities to improve on existing processes and system enhancements.


• Assist with other projects and requests as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• At least 4 years of work experience in corporate purchasing


• At least 2 years of work experience with accounting system and processes


• At least 2 years of work experience with corporate contracts and managing external vendor relationships


• Time management skills


• High attention to detail with excellent organization skills


• High level of professionalism with internal and external customers


• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree


• Microsoft Great Plains Software experience


• ServiceNow Software experience


• Workday Software experienc

Netsmart is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. All employment decisions at Netsmart, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion and transfer, are based on performance, qualifications, abilities, education and experience. Netsmart does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

All applicants for employment must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Netsmart does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.