Procurement Agent

Acara Solutions is hiring an experienced Procurement Agent for our Fortune 500 banking client in Buffalo, NY.

This is a great opportunity for anyone eager to advance their career in business operations & supply chain!

Here's what you'll get:

• Pay: $25-28 /hr. based on experience
• Schedule: Full-time M-F, 8am-4:30pm
• 100% onsite in Buffalo
• Contract to hire after approximately 6 months with good work performance

Here's what you'd do:

• Implement and manage procurement programs, ensuring efficient use of preferred vendors and services.
• Source commodity expenditures up to $100K annually and manage Bank-wide commodity programs.
• Educate and train employees on available Bank programs for ordering goods and services.
• Negotiate pricing for one-off non-catalogue items in line with procurement standards.
• Monitor vendor compliance with contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ensure all Bank purchases are processed through Procurement Operations to minimize independent spending.
• Provide performance reports to management on customer and vendor performance, ensuring compliance with contracts.
• Recommend changes based on performance analysis, including catalog adjustments and addressing price fluctuations.
• Process non-catalogue orders in compliance with audit and procurement policies.
• Work with employees to source items and obtain pricing as needed.
• Audit and process program invoices for accuracy, ensuring compliance with corporate policies.
• Validate signing authority and verify signatures on incoming orders.
• Adhere to the company's risk and regulatory policies, escalating issues as needed.
• Promote diversity and reflect the company's brand in all activities.
• Maintain internal controls, addressing audit and regulatory feedback.
• Support strategic sourcing through competitive bidding, leveraging client spend for savings.
• Expedite orders for non-preferred catalogue items to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

About Acara Solutions

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Procurement.

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree
• Ability to follow directions, flexible in tasks (no two days the same)
• Willingness to learn /grow, experience with contracts , min will need to learn
• Basic data analytics, basic excel/word - PBI

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.