Procurement/ Sourcing Specialist

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About Xplor Technologies 

We’re the people who power everyday life businesses like gyms, fitness facilities, childcare centers, personal trainers, dry cleaners and landscapers across the globe. For more on our company visit: https://www.xplortechnologies.com/us 

At Xplor, we are a powerful global team of smart and capable technology professionals working together to bring innovative solutions to the business and our customers.

In the technology team, we have more than 600 colleagues working in offices and remotely around the world, building the first global platform to integrate software, payments and Commerce Accelerating Technologies to help business succeed. 

Location: North America, Eastern Time Zone

Reports to: VP Procurement & Vendor Management, Technology 

Job Description

This role is the subject matter expert for Xplor’s procurement processes and systems (Jaggaer, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Concur, etc…) This includes being the go-to person for: 

  • eSourcing event creation (eRFP, RFI, RFQ, etc…) 
  • procurement processes and policies (creating purchase requisitions, purchase orders and approval guidelines) 
  • invoice processing including approval, matching and payment 
  • Negotiating contracts, initiating cost savings and strategic vendor alignment

Essential Responsibilities: 

  • Act as liaison between purchasing users (our internal customers) and other core groups such as AP, financial analysts, treasury, tax, controllers, and global finance owners 
  • Lead procurement projects to achieve quantifiable savings by applying best-in-class sourcing methods, and contract creation solutions 
  • Lead contract negotiations and contract reviews demonstrating expertise and confidence using online contract repository systems, cloud-based e-sourcing, and online vendor communication portals with proficiency.
  • Extract data through MS Office/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook/Word reports using our procurement management tool, Jaggaer Manage and support eRFX events across multiple spend categories.
  • Identify and capture strategic opportunities for the goods and services purchased 
  • Work to establish strong vendor relationships that are built on Xplor’s key values. Work with both new and established suppliers to create vendor partner opportunities 
  • Be able to secure meaningful, verifiable cost savings that align with strategic initiatives 
  • Work with finance team throughout the procurement cycle to assist with forecasting and budgeting 
  • Identify, report, and facilitate opportunities for vendor diversity and inclusion. Work with other Xplor teams to promote, and support larger Xplor vendor diversity initiatives outside of Procurement 
  • Lead and participate in special procurement, sourcing, and other projects, as assigned 
  • Provide insightful guidance on vendor selection, management, and performance. Assist in creating vendor qualities programs that measure areas including vendor quality, cost savings, and other KPIs. 
  • Create KPI dashboard that includes metrics that provide deep insight to vendor performance, cost savings, and other detailed analysis. 
  • Provide outstanding customer service to customers (both internal and external) by providing timely responses, representing procurement at meetings and events, and working to promote Xplor’s company values 
  • Recognize, analyze, and report Vendor Carbon Footprints. Become Xplor champion for reducing carbon emissions and creating carbon neutral organization 
  • Assist in the stand-up of new procurement and finance systems, and the enhancement and change management for existing programs. 


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • 5+ Year’s experience in Global Supply Chain, Procurement, Sourcing, Purchasing Management as a buyer, sourcing specialist, Procurement Project Analyst and esourcing event creation and management 
  • Expert level abilities in MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word 
  • Previous experience with Jaggaer, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or Concur 
  • Demonstrated experience, and success, in leading procurement projects 
  • Knowledge of GAAP and ability to talk fluently regarding AP processes and requirements 
  •  quantifiable savings by applying best-in-class sourcing methods, and contract creation solutions 
  • Have experience in the creation of contracts for goods, service, and contingent labor for programs more than $1M USD. 
  • Be familiar with global purchasing and procurement process; including the ability to research/ interact and lead strategic offshore opportunities and manage purchases through these channels 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Bachelors Degree or 10+ years of equivalent work experience 
  • 5+ Years experience working with global suppliers 
  • 2+ years experience in preparing and presenting reports to senior staff 

Additional Information

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Sheryl Sandberg once said, “If you're offered a seat on a rocket ship, don't ask what seat! Just get on.” We couldn't agree more. So, are you ready to get on board?

To learn more about us and our products, please visit www.xplortechnologies.com/us/careers. 

Xplor is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We're dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community. 

All Information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

We promote flexible working wherever we can, so whether you prefer to be fully remote or in an office, the choice can be yours. #LI-Remote 

We’re committed to replying to each application and look forward to getting in touch with you soon.

Sheryl Sandberg once said, “If you're offered a seat on a rocket ship, don't ask what seat! Just get on.” We couldn't agree more. So, are you ready to get on board?

To learn more about us and our products, please visit www.xplortechnologies.com/us/careers. 

Xplor is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We're dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community. 

All Information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

We promote flexible working wherever we can, so whether you prefer to be fully remote or in an office, the choice can be yours. 

We’re committed to replying to each application and look forward to getting in touch with you soon.

More Information on Xplor Technologies
Xplor Technologies operates in the Cloud industry. The company is located in Atlanta, GA, Creve Coeur, MO, Draper, UT, Louisville, KY, Fort Myers, FL, Delray Beach , FL and Boulder, CO. Xplor Technologies was founded in 2021. It has 2100 total employees. It offers perks and benefits such as Volunteer in local community, Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff, Highly diverse management team, Mandated unconscious bias training, Health insurance and Life insurance. To see all 54 open jobs at Xplor Technologies, click here.
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