What You'll Do
As a Procurement Specialist, you will:
- Manage assigned spend categories including maintaining awareness of current and future needs, monitoring milestones, and reviewing contract terms.
- Develop and execute action plans based on the identified sourcing
- strategy, business needs, and improvements to ensure standards are achieved at a competitive rate with minimal risk.
- Execute negotiation of contract terms and conditions to ensure a strong product is provided with optimal savings and minimal risk.
- Conduct research, benchmarking, and cost analysis to become a subject matter expert in assigned categories and translate findings into recommendations for the business.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to implement changes that achieve business goals.
- Lead the creation of improvement plans when standards can be improved.
- Develop routine sourcing plans and participate in the development of complex sourcing strategies for assigned spend categories to ensure implementation of appropriate procurement approaches and identification of controls to
- manage risk.
What it Takes
- Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 2 years' related work experience, with a minimum of 1 year in procurement/sourcing/supply chain or related experience.
- Demonstrated communication and strong customer service skills when collaborating with internal customers, vendors, and stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to exercise sounds financial judgement.
- Strong analytical and data management skills.
- Demonstrated leadership and growth potential.
- Ability to thrive in a team environment.
What You'll Receive
At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you'll receive.
- Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model. Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday you'll work in office.
- As a Sentry associate, you will have an in-office workspace and materials for your home office. In addition to the laptop, you will receive prior to your start, Sentry will provide equipment for your home office.
- Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office.
- 401(K) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
- Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program
- Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off
- Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
- Well-being and Employee Assistance programs
- Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.
About Sentry
We take great pride in making Forbes' list of America's Best Midsize Employers. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction.
Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we're one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We're rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.
Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.
Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await!
Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Who You'll Contact
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Brianna Tucker
Equal Employment Opportunity
Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.