Senior Procurement Sourcing Specialist

Job Summary:

This Sourcing Specialist will be a key resource for all procurement and purchasing issues related to various indirect categories based on experience.

This role is accountable for collaborating with various internal departments (such as IT, Information Security, etc) to understand their procurement needs.  We are seeking a professional with strong organization and critical thinking skills with experience in sourcing, supplier negotiations, and data gathering and analysis.  A key aspect of the role is building collaborative relationships with our procurement team, internal business partners and strategic relationships with suppliers.

 The Senior Sourcing Specialist will support the procurement team in various aspect including but not limited to timely response to creation of purchase requisitions and managing the RFx process through the  preparation of RFx packages, engaging with internal business partners and soliciting responses from vendors to obtain bid responses including product and service information, pricing product availability, and delivery schedules; and coordinate with the representatives from vendor companies.   This role reports to the Procurement Lead in Procurement.

Required in office presence at least 4 days per week. 

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:


* Demonstratable knowledge of indirect procurement


* Understanding and knowledge of the strategic sourcing process lifecycle


* Manage customer's expectations through timely feedback and proactive communication


* Responsible for updating and maintaining vendors and contract files in our internal vendor database


* Responsible for regular collection and updating of department metrics and ensure published to dashboard


* Responsible for the timely processing or purchase requests and issuance of PO's


* High level of capability in conducting strategic supplier sourcing activities including RFx, negotiations, contracting, price analyses, and program management to support new strategies


* Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, leadership, and Executives, and influence decisions to align with good procurement practices


* Ability to oversee and manage procurement projects across a variety of geographies and functions


* Recommend and implement cost saving and cost avoidance measures


* Responsible for using independent judgment and making decisions that require a great degree of creative, analytical, and problem-solving ability

Qualifications

Minimum Education and/or Experience:


* BS in supply chain/purchasing, BA in business-related field, or equivalent substantive experience


* At least 3-5 years in procurement or strategic sourcing organization


* Strong contract procurement experience. 


* Ability to work with and/or managing cross functional teams

Skills and Abilities:


* Excellent organization and customer service skills


* Ability to handle multiple project...