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Our client, the largest Managed Healthcare, for profit firm, is currently seeking a Buyer for a 3-4 month temporary position with the opportunity for it to be extended.  This position is located in Thousand Oaks, CA. By working for our client, you will be exposed to a large company (listed on the NYSE), work for a leader in health care solutions, work in a fast paced corporate environment and be an integral part to the team. In addition to working with the world’s most recognized and trusted name in staffing, Kelly employees can expect: -      Competitive pay -      Paid holidays -      Year-end bonus program -      Recognition and incentive programs -      Access to continuing education via the Kelly Learning Center JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Working with contracts team, tracking those missing pieces of information down, entered correctly and in the system. Data is harvested and pulled in for reporting. Category buying experience or services, use contracts before, contract coordination, competitive bidding events, at the sourcing level, logic and terminology used within sourcing. Working more with sourcing team members more seasoned within the group, contract management team, helping answer questions and figure out information for them. Navigate a contract, understand what the parts of it are. Responsible for buying assignments and/or management of commodities and vendor performance. Sources commodities and services. Identifies and implements strategies for cost savings through negotiation, process improvement, item substitution, etc. Identifies market trends pertaining to commodities being managed and sourced. Develops and manages relationships with vendors and internal customers. Manages vendor performance. Prepares reports and analyses around commodities managed. QUALIFICATIONS: Proficiency within Microsoft Office Excellent oral and written communication. Experience with contract drafting, understanding how revisions work, contract terminology. Experience with Ariba, Fieldglass (SAP applications) and DocuSign preferred Professional services/contract services background. Analytical thinking, understanding corporate policy, who needs to sign off on, going above and beyond the request. CPSM preferred **Important information:  This position is recruited for by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch.  Please submit your resume to be considered for this position by pressing the “SUBMIT RESUME” button below.  If you have questions about the position, you may contact the recruiter recruiting for this position (paic739@kellyservices.com), however, your resume should be uploaded via the “SUBMIT RESUME” button included within**     Why Kelly®?At Kelly Services®, we work with the best. Our clients include 95 of the Fortune 100™ companies, and more than 70,000 hiring managers rely on Kelly annually to access the best talent to drive their business forward. If you only make one career connection today, connect with Kelly. About Kelly Services® As a workforce advocate for over 70 years, we are proud to directly employ nearly 500,000 people around the world and have a role in connecting thousands more with work through our global network of talent suppliers and partners. Revenue in 2016 was $5.3 billion. Visit kellyservices.com and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Kelly Services is an equal opportunity employer including, but not limited to, Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.]]