Sourcing Specialist

About the role

We are looking for a Sourcing Specialist to provide expertise in sourcing processes and contract management, taking responsibility for both strategic and operational sourcing activities. In this role, you will deliver value through strong analytical and commercial leadership in the sourcing and procurement of suppliers, while providing timely and effective guidance and mentoring to stakeholders. You will play a key role in ensuring successful sourcing outcomes and driving continuous improvement across procurement activities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the strategic and operational sourcing tasks are performed in a timely manner.
• Lead the development and ongoing management of multiple and simultaneous supplier selection and negotiation processes, ensuring key stakeholder involvement in the determination of requirements, specifications, selection criteria, review of proposals and negotiations.
• Support the successful delivery of sourcing project outcomes through use of rigorous and systematic processes and timely project completion, while managing the effective delivery of projects by determining project timelines, objectives and directing activities of project teams, keeping all members and stakeholders informed of progress.
• Lead and support peers, providing guidance on all matters within the sourcing process and day-to-day strategic and operational activities.
• Act as process leader for continued sourcing process improvement, while effectively managing stakeholders and building strong team relationships and trust with internal customers.
• Develop sourcing strategies, processes, and analysis techniques, while ensuring procurement decisions support needs of key users and stakeholders.
• Conduct and implement contract management for assigned contracts.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in strategic sourcing of goods and services is essential.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and basic knowledge of contracts or contract law.
• A Degree qualified or progressing towards qualification in a related field (supply chain, engineering, finance, management) or demonstrated strategic sourcing experience is desirable.
• You will have a high level of effective communication with management and staff at all levels and strong negotiation skills and internal stakeholder development.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and on an indefinite basis going forward.

Qualifications

• Commercially astute with demonstrated business acumen and an in-depth understanding of Sourcing processes.
• High level of initiative and self-motivation and the ability to see the big picture yet focus on the detail.

Skills

• Leadership and ability to lead the team to become outcome-focused.
• Effective communication with management and staff at all levels.
• Strong negotiation skills.

Pay

Competitive total rewards package, including:

• Health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription, telemedicine)
• Paid vacation with up to 80 hours rollover
• Paid parental leave (eligibility after 12 months)
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

Schedule

This position is based in Alachua, Florida (USA), and follows a hybrid working model in line with local policies, currently consisting of three days in the office and two days working from home.