Procurement Specialist - Marketing
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., Newark, DE, United States
About the Role
We are looking for a Marketing Procurement Specialist to join our Indirect Procurement team. This Procurement Specialist role is accountable for obtaining and supporting indirect procurement goods/services required by the Marketing organizations within the Enterprise globally.
This position will be located at one of our facilities in Flagstaff or Phoenix, Arizona, or Elkton, Maryland, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement.
Pay and Benefits
$92,000 - $124,000 per year
Factors considered in extending an offer within this pay range include education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective on Day 1 of employment. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive benefits. More details are available at
www.gore.com/careers/benefits .
Responsibilities
Maintain current knowledge and understanding of marketing industry trends, market intelligence, and available products and services to maximize stakeholder value in supplier engagements.
Plan and execute operating company or enterprise initiatives in alignment with stakeholder goals following sourcing strategies developed in collaboration with Category Manager and Global Category Lead.
Conduct sourcing RFx events to identify and rank suppliers based on selection criteria developed with stakeholders.
Negotiate agreements and statements of work with new or existing suppliers by leading commercial terms discussions and engaging legal for support as required.
Maintain sourcing instructions for the procurement operations team handling transactional activities consistent with operational best practices.
Partner with stakeholders to impact change employing industry standard practices and support transformational initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree.
Minimum 3 years of procurement experience or relevant work experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for supplier negotiation and working with internal stakeholders.
Familiarity with marketing products and services including creative agencies, media buying, branding, etc.
Ability to analyze data and interpret information to make informed decisions in support of stakeholder needs.
Ability to travel up to 10%.
Desired Qualifications
ISM CPSM certification.
AMA or other marketing certification.
What We Offer Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow. We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. We provide a stock ownership plan and potential profit‑sharing opportunities in each country.
Equal Employment Opportunity Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
Gore is committed to a drug‑free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.
Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.
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This position will be located at one of our facilities in Flagstaff or Phoenix, Arizona, or Elkton, Maryland, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement.
Pay and Benefits
$92,000 - $124,000 per year
Factors considered in extending an offer within this pay range include education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective on Day 1 of employment. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive benefits. More details are available at
www.gore.com/careers/benefits .
Responsibilities
Maintain current knowledge and understanding of marketing industry trends, market intelligence, and available products and services to maximize stakeholder value in supplier engagements.
Plan and execute operating company or enterprise initiatives in alignment with stakeholder goals following sourcing strategies developed in collaboration with Category Manager and Global Category Lead.
Conduct sourcing RFx events to identify and rank suppliers based on selection criteria developed with stakeholders.
Negotiate agreements and statements of work with new or existing suppliers by leading commercial terms discussions and engaging legal for support as required.
Maintain sourcing instructions for the procurement operations team handling transactional activities consistent with operational best practices.
Partner with stakeholders to impact change employing industry standard practices and support transformational initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree.
Minimum 3 years of procurement experience or relevant work experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for supplier negotiation and working with internal stakeholders.
Familiarity with marketing products and services including creative agencies, media buying, branding, etc.
Ability to analyze data and interpret information to make informed decisions in support of stakeholder needs.
Ability to travel up to 10%.
Desired Qualifications
ISM CPSM certification.
AMA or other marketing certification.
What We Offer Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow. We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. We provide a stock ownership plan and potential profit‑sharing opportunities in each country.
Equal Employment Opportunity Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
Gore is committed to a drug‑free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.
Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.
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