Senior Purchasing Specialist
- Employer
- The Washington Post
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Closing date
- Mar 3, 2023
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- Industry
- Media / Journalism / Advertising
- Function
- Purchasing Manager and Buyer
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
The Sr. Purchasing Specialist will support the management and optimization of The Post's internal contracts process as well as corporate purchasing/T&E card programs. You will lead and drive process improvement initiatives and education across the company. You will provide ongoing support in the daily purchase operations and projects. You will research and evaluate vendors, provide data analysis, training, and customer service for internal and external business partners. This highly visible role will help the company meet our evolving global needs.
Motivation
- You utilize the right communication to drive results.
- You are energized by complex problem solving and are driven to provide excellence in Customer Service
- You are organized and have great time management skills that will allow you to deliver tasks on time.
Responsibilities
- P-Card and T&E Card Program administration, training, and ongoing maintenance.
- Compile and maintain purchasing contracts and company leases in the contracts database.
- Lead efforts on auditing and educational support for department POC's on various purchasing programs.
- Assist management in monitoring compliance, education efforts and updating purchasing policies for the organization.
- Assist internal business owners with research for the best products and suppliers in terms of value, delivery schedules and quality; propose cost savings opportunities based on findings.
- Perform vendor account reviews and spend analysis annually.
- Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual targets from key performance indicators (KPI).
- Perform risk assessments for new & existing vendors assisting business owners as needed.
- Directly manage a selected group of service relationships with suppliers.
- Provide ongoing support for front end business owners on supplier relationships
- Lead process improvement initiatives and departmental projects as needed.
- Develop purchasing process documentation and training material.
- Coordinate and facilitate training across the organization on purchasing processes and best practices.
- Support day-to-day operation, month end activities, and provide internal/external customer service
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (Finance, Accounting, or Business Admin. preferred).
- Certification in Purchasing preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in purchasing or related field
- Experience in audit, process enhancement, training, OR contract management.
- Experience in Oracle and i-Procurement is preferred.
- Experience managing corporate card programs preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and Access database is preferred
- Strong communication and analytical skills
#LI-Hybrid
Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:
- Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
- Company-paid pension and 401(k) match
- Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave
- Nine paid holidays and two personal days
- 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent
- Robust mental health resources
- Backup care and caregiver concierge services
- Gender affirming services
- Pet insurance
- Free Post digital subscription
- Leadership and career development programs
Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.
The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.
The innovation doesn't end in the Newsroom - dozens of teams power The Washington Post. We are now hiring the next innovator - how will you Impact Tomorrow?
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Company
Thank you for your interest in a career with The Washington Post. We invite you to review all of our open positions to find the one that's right for you. We look forward to receiving your resume!
Since it first began publication more than 130 years ago, The Washington Post has grown into one of the most storied and respected news organizations in the world. A subsidiary of The Washington Post Company, today's Post is the indispensable guide to Washington. In print, we enjoy the highest penetration of any major metropolitan newspaper in the United States. On the web, we have the third largest news website with 17 million unique visitors each month, and have recently launched a celebrated news app for the iPad. We serve Washington in all media, on any platform, including paid products, events, and tailored content.
More broadly, The Washington Post Company delivers quality products to today's students, readers and viewers. What unites our company is the immediacy of our products and services, created by teachers and tutors at Kaplan; reporters and editors at our media properties; and associates at Cable ONE.
Washington Post Media views its employees as its most valuable asset and provides a comprehensive benefits package to promote healthy and balanced lives at work and at home. We offer competitive salaries, opportunities for training and career advancement and an outstanding, progressive benefits package including:
Health and dental benefits
Flexible healthcare and dependent care spending accounts
401(k) and company-funded cash balance plan
Life and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Domestic partner benefits
Employee assistance program
Employee referral program
- Website
- https://careers.washingtonpost.com/
- Location
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1301 K Street, N.W.
Washington
DC
20036
US
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