Sr. Sourcing Specialist

Job Summary

Provides expertise to the Procurement Department in the sourcing process to improve processes, build strong relationships with internal customers and external suppliers, and provide the best value in sourcing contracts.

Responsibilities

• Led sourcing events (RFQ, RFI, RFP, or direct negotiation)
• Manage and maintain exceptional relationships with internal customers and external suppliers
• Analyze initiatives that impact spend management and improve strategic sourcing methods
• Interacts with leadership to ensure effective spend management occurs at all levels of the organization
• Creates strategies from market analyses and benchmarking to enhance sourcing opportunities
• Enhances understanding of regional and local supply markets, including major suppliers and their capabilities
• Leads the development and implementation of special projects to enhance the performance of the department
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with Supply Chain focus or related field
• 5 years of experience as a Sourcing Specialist or equivalent experience
• Professional Certification(s): Certified Purchasing Manager (preferred)

Technical Skills And Knowledge

• Experience with E-Sourcing - Oracle (iProcurement), Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Advanced knowledge of Strategic Sourcing Methodology (preferred – Services Industry)
• Purchasing, financial modeling and qualitative analysis
• Market and supplier research and contract management
• Advanced knowledge of project management