Lead Specialist - Sourcing

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead analysis, development and implementation of cost savings initiatives
• Provide strategic inputs and supply market information to guide business decisions and act as a conduit for procurement activities
• Cook up negotiations, contract development, contract implementation, and supplier contract compliance
• Work with appropriate operations team to identify areas of opportunity
• Quantify savings related to opportunity and work with business team to ensure savings are realized through vendor management and budget process
• Conduct ongoing business reviews to ensure suppliers are performing to contracted obligations and service levels
• Lead the suppliers and stakeholders of the supply chain through effective engagement and communication by delivering supplier awareness programs
• Solicit advice from manager regarding procurement processes and protocol and apply appropriate solutions to issues for stakeholders

Requirements

• Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• To Perform This Job Successfully, An Individual Must Be Able To Perform Each Essential Job Duty Satisfactorily. The Requirements For This Position Are Listed Below:
• Bachelor's degree in a business, supply chain, or technical discipline or equivalent work experience
• Experience in supporting supplier portfolio development
• Customer-focused with excellent written, listening and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable
• Proven record of driving cost savings throughout a complex organization
• Ability to structure and manage complex projects
• Service-oriented mindset, with a desire to ensure client satisfaction
• Ability to think strategically, conceptually and analytically to assess problems, identify and consider potential solutions, and make timely recommendations
• Years of work experience: 8+ years of experience
• Data analytics, sourcing, procurement systems, and customer service
• Business software applications: Microsoft Office, APTTUS/Agiloft or other contract management software, and SAP or other purchasing software

Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Usually, normal office working conditions.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.