First for a reasonFirst Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.The Senior Commodity Specialist actively manages and maintains direct relationships with supply partners. Maintains relationships with suppliers to develop and define supplier performance, optimize CPA process and actively manage the business relationships. Initiates and oversees corrective action activities as required. Provides commodity CPA strategy and support to operating locations on supply chain management. Supports stakeholders, including procurement, internal and external customers, and management. Work in a team environment with other procurement specialists.Senior Commodity Specialist Qualifications:Able to work in a team environment.Strong computer skills required.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic business environmentPrior procurement experience required.Must be a quick thinker with excellent problem-solving abilityAble to work independently and in a group settingAbility to learn and adapt to varied work assignmentsStrong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills needed for dealing effectively with all customers and suppliersAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request .First Student is an Equal Opportunity Employer.