Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Senior Procurement Specialist role involves leading sourcing strategies and managing procurement processes to support Microsoft security product teams, impacting budget and contract management.
Responsibilities and impact
The role requires engaging stakeholders to define sourcing strategies, managing sourcing activities, maintaining supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, and overseeing contract and budget processes.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers an hourly salary of $45 to $49 and is remote with preferred PST hours, but no additional benefits are specified.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have 10+ years of procurement experience, a Bachelor's degree in Business or related field, strong communication and negotiation skills, and familiarity with Microsoft procurement tools and processes.
Company information
Lucid Consulting Group is a recruiting firm facilitating this role for Microsoft, focusing on procurement within Microsoft's security product teams.
Team overview
The candidate will join a team working on Microsoft security products, collaborating with senior leadership and various stakeholders.
Job location and travel
The job is remote with a preference for PST working hours.
Application process
Candidates will undergo a hard skills assessment panel interview scheduled after June 18, lasting 30-60 minutes, and should prepare to discuss prior experience.
Unique job features
This role offers ownership of procurement processes for a Level 2 organization with exposure to diverse product strategies and senior leadership engagement.
Company overview
Lucid Consulting Group is a professional services firm specializing in providing innovative solutions in engineering, project management, and consulting across various industries. The company generates revenue by offering tailored expertise to clients, including infrastructure development, energy solutions, and technology integration, ensuring efficient project execution and strategic growth. Founded with a focus on delivering sustainable and client-centric outcomes, Lucid has built a reputation for its commitment to quality and innovation. Candidates should note the company's emphasis on collaboration, adaptability, and its role in driving transformative projects globally.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight over 10 years of procurement experience, emphasizing expertise in contract negotiation, PO process management, and sourcing strategies, especially within technology or security product sectors.
Showcase familiarity with Microsoft internal procurement tools such as the SSPA approval process and demonstrate your ability to manage procurement licensing, budget tracking, and contract reviews effectively.
Apply through multiple channels including Lucid Consulting Group's corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure your resume reaches the relevant hiring teams.
Connect with current employees in Lucid Consulting Group’s procurement or security product divisions on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing their recent projects or asking about how procurement drives innovation within MS security products.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'procurement licensing,' 'SSPA approval process,' 'contract negotiation,' 'PO creation,' and 'budget management' to increase chances of passing initial screenings.
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