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 (but not limited to) 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
- 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
- Demonstrated ability to partner with stakeholders to impact Change employing Industry Standard practices and in support of transformational initiatives
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum 3 Years 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.
- 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
This position offers a hybrid work arrangement in the country from which the Associate is employed. Eligibility is dependent on the responsibilities of the role and business needs, and the Associate must agree to comply with Gore’s work arrangement policies.
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. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits
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.
