Procurement Specialist – Direct Procurement Operations (Onsite – Tucson, AZ)
Location: Tucson, AZ (Marana & Oro Valley Sites)
Work Type: Hybrid – Onsite 3 days per week (Tues & Thurs at Oro Valley, Wed at Marana)
Key Responsibilities
- Execute direct procurement activities in alignment with category management strategies.
- Manage supplier relationships, handle escalations, and ensure procurement compliance.
- Support cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain and validate master data and procurement documentation.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into purchasing requirements.
- Utilize procure-to-pay (P2P) tools and enterprise procurement systems for daily operations.
- Prepare reports and analyze data to drive sourcing decisions and performance improvements.
- Participate in operational excellence initiatives and process standardization efforts.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- 3+ years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably in regulated industries (life sciences, healthcare, or pharma).
- Experience with enterprise procurement systems (SAP Ariba, Oracle, or Coupa).
- Knowledge of sourcing, contracting, and procure-to-pay (P2P) processes.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently across multiple sites (Marana and Oro Valley).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with lab chemicals, medical, or clinical supplies.
- Exposure to Operational Excellence or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Familiarity with cost reduction and value improvement programs.
- Experience in Life Sciences or Healthcare environments.
Thanks
Sri Vardhan Chilakamukku
Infobahn SoftWorld Inc.
vardhans@infobahnsw.com
+1 (619) 363-3566
2010 N. 1st Street, Suite 470, San Jose, CA 95131
www.infobahnsw.com
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