Overview
On Site
Up to $45
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
Strategic Sourcing
Category Management
Electric Services Projects/electric Sector
Microsoft Excel
PowerPoint & Ariba
Job Details
Role: Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Buyer/Planner II
Location: Hicksville, NY(Onsite)
Duration: 12 Months contract with Possible Extension
Description:
We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support our clients in the electric sector. The successful candidate will work within pre-established category sourcing strategies to create project-specific go-to-market plans. This position requires strong negotiation skills to minimize risk and maximize benefits in line with business tolerances and procurement best practices. The role also demands effective communication with stakeholders at both project and executive levels, as well as the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive deliverables simultaneously
We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support our clients in the electric sector. The successful candidate will work within pre-established category sourcing strategies to create project-specific go-to-market plans. This position requires strong negotiation skills to minimize risk and maximize benefits in line with business tolerances and procurement best practices. The role also demands effective communication with stakeholders at both project and executive levels, as well as the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive deliverables simultaneously
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
Access to a collaborative and dynamic work environment
Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
Access to a collaborative and dynamic work environment
Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
What you will Do?
Interpret terms and conditions, understand commercial impacts, and communicate effectively with stakeholders
Negotiate with suppliers to minimize risk and maximize benefits in line with procurement best practices
Communicate clearly and concisely with stakeholders at project and executive levels
Manage multiple time-sensitive deliverables and delegate tasks to project teams
Interpret terms and conditions, understand commercial impacts, and communicate effectively with stakeholders
Negotiate with suppliers to minimize risk and maximize benefits in line with procurement best practices
Communicate clearly and concisely with stakeholders at project and executive levels
Manage multiple time-sensitive deliverables and delegate tasks to project teams
Required Skills:
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Ariba for effective project management
Strong interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, ability to learn quickly, and work cross functionally in a team environment
Ability to develop strategic sourcing approaches for complex electric services projects
Strong negotiation skills to minimize risk and maximize benefits
Effective communication skills with stakeholders at various levels
Ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Ariba for effective project management
Strong interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, ability to learn quickly, and work cross functionally in a team environment
Ability to develop strategic sourcing approaches for complex electric services projects
Strong negotiation skills to minimize risk and maximize benefits
Effective communication skills with stakeholders at various levels
Ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously
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