Senior Specialist, Sourcing

JOB SUMMARY:

Lead and execute the difficult and unique purchasing projects. This classification reviews a wide range of purchase requisitions including capital and expense items or services; investigates and develops sources of supplies preparing bid specifications; issues bid requests and reviews quotations. Also requires interpretation of purchasing procedures to departments and vendors as a specialist in assigned material categories which require a high degree of technical knowledge based on sourcing category. Works with key stakeholders and Legal to optimize best value for Universal Parks & Resorts.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate the competitive bid process for all requisitions in accordance with company policies. Solicit price bids and proposals from qualified suppliers conduct site walks/pre-bid meetings assemble detailed evaluation of all proposals and recommend suppliers for award negotiate final prices establish contracts and arrange deliveries according to prescribed deadlines and timetables in conjunction with company savings goals.
• Generate and maintain the accuracy of purchase orders related to spare parts in coordination with suppliers manufactures and other internal and external personnel. Resolve issues of prices on purchase orders that differ from prices confirmed by suppliers.
• Research possible sources/suppliers for requested items provides alternatives or substitutions when applicable and assists internal requesters with select requirements. Gather/review requests in various formats including technical drawings or schematics. Investigate potential bidding initiatives to address hard dollar and process savings. Establish blanket purchase agreements with vendors setting dollar limitations and time of contract limitations.
• Interview sales representatives and research companies to develop new sources of supplies to update records and files and to secure favorable terms for the Universal Orlando. Compiles metrics & KPIs for related areas. Maintain and update supplier database and completes necessary paperwork and reports. Compiles metrics & KPIs for related areas as assigned.
• Partner with the Cost Control group to ensure budget compliance and to identify cost saving opportunities.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy procedures training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SCOPE:

The Senior Sourcing Specialist is responsible for the timely placement of purchase orders and delivery of materials to meet customer order requirements and maintain stock inventory levels within approved guidelines. The Senior Sourcing Specialist sources evaluates and purchases services supplies and equipment based on price service quality and warranty. The Senior Sourcing Specialist is responsible for collaborating with business partners (internal and external) to assist with writing specifications and developing appropriate timelines to ensure the supply of material and services is taken into consideration to maximize our guest experience. The Senior Sourcing Specialist prepares bid forms handles the RFx process hosts site visits/meetings coordinates RFI process analyzes bid results and makes recommendations and awards contracts. The Senior Sourcing Specialist authorizes and processes purchase orders in accordance with Universal Orlandos policies and procedures while considering total cost of ownership (TCO) for UO.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors degree is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years commodity buying experience required with 2 years of experience procuring high specialized/technical commodities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Skills in supervising or leading the work activities of others may be required.
• MS Excel: Advanced level of analytical capabilities.
• Ability to gather interpret data from multiple sources and identify economic trends.
• MS Powerpoint: Ability to translate information from analysis and convey information effectively in PowerPoint.

CERTIFICATIONS LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:

CPM CPSM (Preferred Not Required)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Communication Skills - Ability to read interpret and analyze general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Have the ability to write; reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information in various settings; one-on-one small groups; customers clients and other employees of the organization.

Your talent skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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