Sourcing Specialist

About the role

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a Sourcing Specialist II with our large power and utilities client in Charlotte, NC. This is a 9-month contract with a potential for extension.

Pay

$38.00 - $43.00/hr; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.

Benefits

ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. No PTO or traditional benefits are provided.

Schedule

Hybrid Mobility Classification: work performed both remotely and onsite (3 days) after onboarding. Hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a facility. Some travel required; overnight travel may be required. Travel expenses reimbursed. Personal vehicle or rental car will be driven.

Responsibilities

• Strategy Development: Collaborating with key customers and cross-functional teams to develop sourcing strategies for complex, high-value materials, equipment, or services, including regional and enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Strategy Execution: Developing requests for quotations and proposals, analyzing supplier responses, and working with cross-functional teams to determine the best solutions for awarding contracts and agreements.
• Negotiation: Engaging with middle and upper-level management of suppliers and manufacturers, demonstrating a proficient understanding of contractual terms and conditions. This includes driving cost avoidance and savings through supplier negotiations and process efficiencies.
• Change Management: Participating in change management strategies with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of sourcing strategies.
• Relationship Management: Managing supplier relationships at a strategic level and maintaining effective interfaces with internal business partners, external customers, and suppliers.
• Supplier Management: Overseeing post-award supplier activities, settlements, claims, or disputes, and maintaining purchase orders and agreements. This includes handling invoice mismatches, price changes, amendments, and change orders.
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