Strategic Sourcing Specialist Corporate Services

Philadelphia, PA, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 13 hours ago
Contract W2
6 Months
No Travel Required
On-site
$69 - $72/hr
Fitment

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Skills

  • Analytical Skill
  • Collaboration
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Cost Reduction
  • Data Analysis
  • Decision-making
  • Demand Management
  • Estimating
  • FOCUS
  • Leadership
  • Legal
  • Multitasking
  • Negotiations
  • Management Consulting
  • Performance Management
  • Process Reengineering
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Sourcing
  • Process Analysis
  • Outsourcing
  • Purchasing
  • Partnership
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Market Research
  • Management
  • Presentations
  • Problem Solving
  • Procurement
  • Project Management

Summary

Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Specialist Corporate Services Job ID: 26-02548 Location: Philadelphia, Jersey City or Whitehouse Station Duration: 6 months on W2 contract

Job Schedule-Hybrid-in office four days per week/WFH 1 flexible on days

Job Hours-9:00am - 5:00pm EST
Interview process-2 interviews, possible 3- Intv 1 with HM, Intv 2 with supervisor

Job Description:

Position Overview:
  • This position is an individual contributor role within the Strategic Sourcing group of the Global Procurement team, supporting Corporate Services sourcing events.
  • The role works closely with internal stakeholders and Procurement leadership to execute Corporate Services Strategic Sourcing projects globally.
  • The successful candidate will proactively engage with stakeholders to support strategic priorities, drive business objectives, and expense reduction initiatives, as well as provide consultative support to resolve business challenges.
  • The role will also conduct data analysis to support strategic decision making. The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will support the development and execution of sourcing strategies with a focus on optimizing spend, mitigating risk, maximizing savings, and assuring quality and delivery of products and services to Client .
  • The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong negotiation skills and extensive experience in strategic sourcing, translating expertise into cost savings and competitive advantage.
  • This position reports to the AVP, Corporate Services Strategic Sourcing.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Execute the full sourcing cycle for assigned projects, including vendor identification and selection, price negotiation, and contract red-lining in collaboration with Legal counterparts for MSA s, Schedules, SOW s, etc.
  • Develop and maintain a pipeline of strategic sourcing opportunities through the introduction of a competitive marketplace, demand management, supplier consolidation, and process reengineering.
  • Independently manage high-value sourcing engagements of varying spend, risk, and complexity across categories such as Management Consulting, Temporary Labor, Business Outsourcing, Real Estate, Facilities and SecurityServices, and others.
  • Coordinate with business clients to agree on approach and schedule for sourcing projects and related contract negotiations.
  • Communicate regularly with key business stakeholders regarding project approach, scope, key issues, status, business requirements, and relevant dependencies.
  • Assess savings opportunities on all engagements and work with clients to achieve optimal cost reductions/savings as appropriate.

Additional Responsibilities
  • Evaluate sourcing procedures and present improvement strategies to senior management for approval.
  • Analyze and calculate procurement costs and develop cost reduction strategies.
  • Support purchasing decisions based on cost and scenario analysis, as well as market trends.
  • Negotiate contracts with key suppliers, including costs and terms of supply, service, and quality.
  • Collaborate with the procurement department to identify and pursue new supplier opportunities.
  • Conduct market research and create cost estimates and forecasts.
  • Estimate risks and apply risk-minimizing techniques, ensuring contracts comply with industry regulations.
  • Maintain strategic sourcing relationships and develop strong partnerships.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor s degree in business, economics, finance, logistics, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 7 years procurement experience in a related industry.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong process analysis and analytical skills, including the ability to use data to drive decision making.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment.
  • Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive groups with divergent opinions toward effective, collaborative decisions.
  • Strong supplier relationship and conflict management skills.
  • Strong oral and written communications and influencing skills.
  • Ability to effectively summarize program status and create PowerPoint presentations for executive audiences.
  • Able to navigate a global matrixed organization, influence stakeholders, and affect outcomes with limited direct authority.
  • Ability to think outside the box, multi-task, and work well under pressure to identify issues and resolve them in partnership with business leaders.
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  • Dice Id: sunrise
  • Position Id: 26-02548
  • Posted 1 day ago
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