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 Apply tot his job