Procurement Specialist

Who We Are:

At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE ® 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We’re driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology.

Working at Avnet means being a part of a global team. We work collaboratively and with integrity, doing business the right way. For more than a century, we have partnered together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Experience what’s next at Avnet!

This position is a hybrid role that is local to PHX, AZ. This is not a remote role.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the indirect purchasing of goods and services for Avnet’s internal consumption, ranging from sourcing, price negotiations, and services contracting. Aligns purchases with the business strategies and financial goals.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Identifies and gathers requirements from business stakeholders and evaluates the urgency of the required goods and services.
• Conducts market analysis to understand market trends, identify potential vendors, and compile competitive pricing via requests for quotes/proposals (RFQ, RFP).
• Assess quotes and proposals based on pricing, value, and capabilities. Performs due diligence to ensure quotes and proposals meet or exceed business requirements and collaborates and communicates with business stakeholders.
• Develops and manages relationship with vendors to hold them accountable for meeting pricing and delivery commitments to include process improvements.
• Review contracts and terms and conditions to mitigate risk and provide the most favorable terms and obtain necessary approvals and signatures.
• Negotiates pricing with vendors and ensures payment terms are beneficial to company.
• Coordinate the requestion process with business stakeholders to receive appropriate approvals in order to generate purchase orders and provide timely payments of approved invoices.
• Maintain detailed records of contracts and document retention for compliance and audit purposes.
• Actively tracks and updates all assigned work in a timely matter.
• Supports group and/or organization key initiatives and objectives through contributions on project teams to include support of supplier management activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Level Specifications:

• Thorough knowledge of principles, theories and concepts in area of discipline. Competent in all job functions and has general understanding of the industry practices, techniques and standards.
• Develops solutions for a variety of situations and works on projects requiring evaluation and analysis. May refer to policies, practices and precedents for guidance; determines best course of action to achieve results.
• Work is performed independently and requires the exercise of judgment and discretion. May receive some limited guidance for new assignments. Work may be reviewed for overall adequacy.
• Collaborates with management and team members within the department/function and other areas of the organization. May represent department internally or externally.
• Actions may impact the success of the overall department and/or the organization. Failure to accomplish work or erroneous decisions may result in delays to projects, loss of revenue or allocation of additional resources to remedy.

Work Experience:

• Typically 3+ years.

Education and Certification(s):

• Bachelor's or equivalent, or a mix of work experience and/or professional certifications.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.

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What We Offer:

Our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow. Our total rewards strategy supports Avnet’s ability to attract, engage, develop, and reward our employees, while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs — from time away and flexible working arrangements to programs supporting employee well-being and opportunities to give back to your community.

• Generous Paid Time Off

• 401K and Pension Plan

• Paid Holidays

• Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption)

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account

• Education Assistance

• Employee Development Resources

• Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs

Benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination also applies to religious dress and grooming practices. Avnet will accommodate employee religious dress standards and grooming practices that do not result in undue hardship for the Company. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center at (888) 994-7669.