Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Job Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit qualified trade contractors across target markets to expand vendor network
• Proactively source new vendors through industry databases, trade associations, referrals and online platforms
• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective vendors across multiple trades
• Drive vendor onboarding from recruitment through system activation
• Track sourcing activity and maintain recruitment metrics
• Maintain direct working relationships with our existing vendor base to support current and future business needs
• Send, track, retrieve and review sensitive vendor on-boarding documentation including W-9 forms, Certificates of Insurance and Vendor Agreements
• Utilize Umbrava to manage vendor profiles and all data entry within the system
• Negotiate vendor costs to meet the specific client’s expectations
• Assist in establishing and upholding company policies and procedures
• Other special recruiting projects as assigned

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience working with & managing sub-contractors
• Ability to work and communicate efficiently with all levels of colleagues, vendors, and other external contacts
• Internet savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office
• Reliable and dependable
• Organized & detail oriented
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Policy and Procedure driven

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Company paid Group Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement savings plan (company match)
• Paid vacation, sick/personal time and floating holidays
• Paid Holidays