U#1101 Sourcing / Procurement Specialist
Job ID: U#1101 - Sourcing / Procurement Specialist
PLEASE NOTE: The client's intent is a 6-12 month contract-to-hire and needs to meet Client full-time conversion policies. Those dependent on a work permit sponsor now or anytime in the future (ie H1B, OPT, CPT, etc) do not meet Client requirements for this opening.
(100% Remote but must work CST hours)
THIS IS NOT A SENIOR LEVEL ROLE. 5 - 7 YEARS EXP AT MOST
Notes from the Hiring Manager:
• Candidates should have a clear “five-year vision,” demonstrating where they see themselves growing beyond today’s specialist role.
• Motivation and long-term ambition are strongly valued.
• RFQ process overview and supplier selection criteria
• Evaluating bids beyond lowest cost; decision-making factors
• Tools/methods for normalizing supplier bids (formats, currencies)
• Experience analyzing data to support category managers
• Contract management experience
Must Have Experience:
• RFQ process overview and supplier selection criteria
• Evaluating bids beyond lowest cost; decision-making factors
• Tools/methods for normalizing supplier bids (formats, currencies)
• Experience analyzing data to support category managers
• Contract management experience
Responsibilities:
• This position requires knowledge of supplier onboarding, system integration, market analysis, TCO usage, RFQ/RFI capability.
• Owns strategic sourcing process in supplier selection, management of supplier service level agreements and contract review and negotiations for assigned commodities.
• This position is the relationship manager in collaboration with the appropriate internal client for all external supplier relationships for assigned commodities.
• This includes maximizing supplier relationships, managing supplier expectations and building supplier relationships.
• Recognized as an industry and product expert in the assigned commodities.
• This includes keeping up to date on new products and materials and managing the introduction of said items in an economically advantageous way for the company.
• Maintain, re-evaluate, and expand reliable sources of supply and secondary sources as alternates to promote appropriate competition.
• Leverage and collaborate with internal clients to maximize cost, delivery and quality value to the company.
Qualifications:
• University Degree (Equivalent to a U.S. Bachelors' degree) in Business Administration or a related field.
• 2 years of procurement experience.
• Proficiency in Excel, specifically with analyzing spend data/market analysis.
• Oracle ERP system experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high value medium complexity sourcing teams.
• Detailed knowledge of Sourcing and Supplier Management.
• Detailed knowledge of purchasing principles.
• Detailed knowledge of negotiating techniques and principles.
• Detailed knowledge of business and contract law.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
Work Location: Remote
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PLEASE NOTE: The client's intent is a 6-12 month contract-to-hire and needs to meet Client full-time conversion policies. Those dependent on a work permit sponsor now or anytime in the future (ie H1B, OPT, CPT, etc) do not meet Client requirements for this opening.
(100% Remote but must work CST hours)
THIS IS NOT A SENIOR LEVEL ROLE. 5 - 7 YEARS EXP AT MOST
Notes from the Hiring Manager:
• Candidates should have a clear “five-year vision,” demonstrating where they see themselves growing beyond today’s specialist role.
• Motivation and long-term ambition are strongly valued.
• RFQ process overview and supplier selection criteria
• Evaluating bids beyond lowest cost; decision-making factors
• Tools/methods for normalizing supplier bids (formats, currencies)
• Experience analyzing data to support category managers
• Contract management experience
Must Have Experience:
• RFQ process overview and supplier selection criteria
• Evaluating bids beyond lowest cost; decision-making factors
• Tools/methods for normalizing supplier bids (formats, currencies)
• Experience analyzing data to support category managers
• Contract management experience
Responsibilities:
• This position requires knowledge of supplier onboarding, system integration, market analysis, TCO usage, RFQ/RFI capability.
• Owns strategic sourcing process in supplier selection, management of supplier service level agreements and contract review and negotiations for assigned commodities.
• This position is the relationship manager in collaboration with the appropriate internal client for all external supplier relationships for assigned commodities.
• This includes maximizing supplier relationships, managing supplier expectations and building supplier relationships.
• Recognized as an industry and product expert in the assigned commodities.
• This includes keeping up to date on new products and materials and managing the introduction of said items in an economically advantageous way for the company.
• Maintain, re-evaluate, and expand reliable sources of supply and secondary sources as alternates to promote appropriate competition.
• Leverage and collaborate with internal clients to maximize cost, delivery and quality value to the company.
Qualifications:
• University Degree (Equivalent to a U.S. Bachelors' degree) in Business Administration or a related field.
• 2 years of procurement experience.
• Proficiency in Excel, specifically with analyzing spend data/market analysis.
• Oracle ERP system experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high value medium complexity sourcing teams.
• Detailed knowledge of Sourcing and Supplier Management.
• Detailed knowledge of purchasing principles.
• Detailed knowledge of negotiating techniques and principles.
• Detailed knowledge of business and contract law.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
Work Location: Remote
Apply Now
Apply Now