Lead - Sourcing Procurement
Lead - Sourcing Procurement
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Job Summary
The primary purpose of this role will be to lead and deliver enterprise wide procurement and cost optimization opportunities capturing cost reductions on Collaberas expenditures for indirect goods and services while assisting the Director Global Procurement with procurement strategy processes and .
The Strategic Sourcing and procurement Specialist will lead the planning and of strategic sourcing initiatives using a multistep sourcing process for prioritized indirect spend categories within Corporate Services categories including but not limited to IT Hardware & Software Facility Services HR Recruiting Contingent Labor Background & drug screening Office Supplies and Travel. The Specialist will develop category specifications requirements and related scope of work that is consistent with the business requirements and Global Procurement strategy. S/He will conduct data gathering spend analytics and utilizes market intelligence to develop business cases and total cost of ownership models to assist the Business Units(BU) in delivering measurable cost savings and developing multiyear cost avoidance and reduction strategies while conducting analytics to measure and monitor savings achieved and ensure category compliance versus previously implemented procurement initiatives
The Specialist will lead evaluations through the development of RFQ RFI and RFPs and participate in negotiations. This position will develop negotiation strategies based on supplier proposals and spend/RFP analysis and act as a contract negotiator within assigned categories. S/He will manage supplier selection process and provide data and recommendations to ensure informed selection decisions and develop and administer agreements and statements of work in collaboration with business and legal department. Additionally this position will identify continuous improvement initiatives such as demand management and process improvements while monitoring supply market and identifying opportunities resulting from new product offerings and/or market shifts (e.g. entry or exit of suppliers changes in pricing).
Qualifications
Bachelors in Finance Economics or Supply Management
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of strong category and general procurement experience
Experience leading all stages of a structured strategic sourcing process for indirect spend categories across multiple spend areas
Knowledge of contract fundamentals
Excellent math analytical problem solving and project management skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work with suppliers
Strong relationship management experience
Selfstarter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to drive projects with a sense of urgency and perform in a fast paced organization with time sensitive deliverables
Proficient in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint Word and knowledge of Procurement tools
Ability to interact with all levels of Management
Ability and willing to work flexible hours
Employment Type
Full Time
