Purchasing Advisor IV

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior subject matter expert responsible for leading the development, compilation, approval, and execution of procurement training programs (~70%).
• Apply advanced business process improvement principles to design standardized, scalable, and repeatable solutions that enhance procurement capability, contract literacy, and organizational effectiveness (~30%).
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy and strategic influence.
• Partner closely with Procurement leadership and the internal Enterprise Learning & Development (EL&D) team to deliver structured, enterprise-aligned training programs.
• Work with Procurement stakeholders to identify and resolve pain points.
• Translate procurement policies, contract frameworks, and best practices into practical, accessible learning experiences and process documentation.
• Develop training that improves performance and reduces contractual and operational risk.
• Focus on practical application and action-oriented training rather than lecture-based formats.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of Procurement experience.
• Extensive experience in procurement, contract management, or business process improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver training programs in complex, cross-functional environments.
• Strong working knowledge of contract terms, procurement processes, and supplier negotiation dynamics.
• Proven experience collaborating with Legal and Learning & Development teams.
• Expertise in translating complex subject matter into clear, structured, and actionable training content.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, stakeholder coordination, and execution tracking.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience in utility, regulated, or large enterprise procurement environments.
• Experience developing training for procurement agents or contract professionals.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills with the ability to influence at multiple organizational levels.