Procurement Sourcing Specialist

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Procurement Sourcing Specialist for a RIGHT TO HIRE assignment with one of our premier Insurance Services clients in Cary, NC or New York, NY.

The US Procurement Partnering team is part of the Global Procurement organization. This team combines industry-standard category management and sourcing functions, focusing on collaboration with business partners to develop category strategies, source new business requirements, and manage existing costs and contracts. The Procurement Partnering team is on an exciting transformation journey, aiming to expand spend coverage through renewed relationships, streamlined processes and enhanced technologies.

The Procurement Sourcing Specialist will have responsibility for supporting all indirect categories across multiple Lines of Business, with an emphasis on Professional Services (management consulting, financial services, audit, risk, etc.) and IT (SaaS, IT consulting, cloud services, etc.) The successful candidate will leverage their broad expertise to drive strategic value for their Lines of Business and achieve better purchasing outcomes.

Responsibilities :

• Partner with stakeholders to develop category management and sourcing strategies that align with the needs of the business while driving financial and operational control targets.
• Lead sourcing events, including RFx and targeted negotiations, with a focus on complex and high-value engagements.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment between procurement activities and business needs.
• Analyze spend for supported Lines of Business, identifying opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Stay informed of industry trends and market dynamics to leverage best practices and innovative solutions relevant to primary categories.
• Apply market intelligence and benchmarking tools to accomplish the best possible outcomes on negotiations.
• Act as point of contact for supplier-related issues and lead resolution efforts.
• Support strategic procurement initiatives, as required.

Required Skills :

• 5+ years of experience in indirect procurement, with experience in both category management and sourcing.
• Experience being a member of a globally distributed, large-scale procurement team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; adept at using Excel and leveraging business intelligence tools such as Microsoft PowerBI.
• Strong executive communication and negotiation skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Familiarity with industry-standard procurement software and tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment and manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• RFPs or RFx, competitive sourcing events
• Mix between IT and non-IT sourcing
• Strong communication skills - work independently
• Large company / enterprise experience

Preferred Skills :

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience in related fields).
• Experience in both Professional Services and IT is preferred.
• Experience with procurement orchestration tools, CLMs and Ariba is preferred.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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