Sourcing Analyst

  • Plano, TX
  • Posted 22 hours ago | Updated 10 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Compensation information provided in the description
Full Time

Skills

Pivot Table
Information Technology
Information Systems
Computer Hardware
IT Service Management
Reporting
Strategic Sourcing
Data Analysis
Commodities
Quoting
Shared Services
SOW
SaaS
Process Improvement
Pricing
Cost Reduction
Finance
Legal
Purchase Orders
Business Administration
Sourcing
Management
Microsoft Excel
Analytical Skill
Presentations
Strategic Thinking
Collaboration
Communication
Procure-to-pay
Ariba
Procurement
Technical Drafting
Negotiations
Supply Chain Management

Job Details

Sourcing Analyst (1428187)
Location: Plano, TX 75024
Duration: 12 months (possible extension)
pay rate : $39
Work schedule: Hybrid, required to work from office at least one day every week
Travel: up to 10%; highly unlikely
Overtime: Potentially

W2 Only ( No C2C )

Preferred Skills
Manager is looking for candidates who'll be responsible for sourcing of vendors for IT procurement.
They'll be responsible for identifying the best vendors for IT related procurement for e.g., projects related to services & hardware, IT upgrades, etc.
Candidate should have strong Excel skills with formulas and pivot tables.

JOB DESCRIPTION
What we're looking for

Indirect Procurement Shared Services (IPSS) Department is looking for a highly motivated and qualified Sourcing Specialist for the Information Technology category.
The primary responsibility of this role is to lead the creation and execution of category procurement strategies for specific Information Systems/Technology. This may include IT Hardware, IT Services, and IT Software in support of various enterprise projects.
Reporting to the IT Procurement / Strategic Sourcing Manager, the person in this role will support the Indirect Procurement department's objective to implement procurement strategies to reduce cost and mitigate risk for the business while processing business requests to issue supplier PO's.

What you'll be doing
Developing and implementing multi-year sourcing strategies for responsible spend categories, using data analysis and internal collaboration.
Developing strategies that consider One objectives, especially for shared suppliers and/or shared services/commodities.
Designing, planning, managing, and leading key Requests for Proposals, information, quote, etc., with cross-functional teams.
SupportingLegal and Indirect Procurement Shared Services (IPSS) Contracts with the development and execution of contractual documents including Non-Disclosure Agreements, Statement of Work, Master Services Agreements, SaaS Agreements, Software License Agreements, Services Agreements, and other contracts as necessary to support Procurement and business needs.
Build and maintain close relationships with business units and supplier partners to deliver comprehensive and cross-enterprise process improvement solutions.
Negotiate pricing and achieve cost savings while mitigating financial and legal risks for the enterprise.
Effectively manage all sourcing and price negotiation activities and in-coming ad hoc business unit requests resulting in a contract or purchase order.
Responsible for developing negotiation strategies based on analysis and execution of those strategies via supplier negotiations.
Process business requests to issue purchase orders to suppliers.
Support Technology Procurement and Sourcing activities

Requirements:
Qualifications/ What you bring (Must Haves) - Highlight Top 3-5 skills


Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or similar field or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 3 years of experience with indirect procurement sourcing.
Demonstrated experience in procurement principles and practices or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks of varying complexities and successfully set priorities for meeting time-bound deliverables.
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Excel.
Demonstrated ability to create and implement procurement strategies.
Exceptional analytic, organization, presentation, and interpersonal skills with applied solid judgment and strategic thinking.
Strong collaboration, communication (written and verbal), and influencing skills.
Experience with Procure to Pay tools, including but not limited to Ariba.
Experience with procurement of software and related technology services.
Contract drafting and negotiation experience with suppliers.

Added bonus if you have (Preferred):
Masters or graduate degree in business, supply chain, or related field.
Automotive industry experience
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