DescriptionThis role is for a Senior Sourcing Specialist in the Strategic Sourcing group within the Supply Chain Management Department. The position will be located at our Corporate Office. The Sr. Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for negotiating and managing strategic agreements for materials, services, and equipment. This person will form an integral part of the Strategic Sourcing team and will have opportunity for promotion based on performance and experience gained. He/she can expect to work in a demanding, performance-orientated environment where efficiency, leadership, and collaboration are key drivers to success. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Identify sourcing opportunities through analysis of business and industry data.
- Drive spend rationalization by leveraging regional and/or company-wide spend with key suppliers.
- Develop both internal and external relationships to coordinate successful execution of sourcing strategies while maintaining successful and engaged supplier support.
- Lead and develop resolution plans for issues that arise with key suppliers.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholder groups to define and facilitate sourcing strategies and lead associated sourcing events such as RFx or supplier contract negotiations.
- Lead negotiation of business requirements for complex contract negotiations.
- Evaluate commercial proposals, prepare and issue commercial bid evaluations for internal review, and provide recommendations to internal stakeholders based on lowest total cost of ownership (TCO).
- Conduct supplier relationship management (SRM) activities to maintain effective relationships with suppliers and drive continuous improvement.
- Monitor and interpret market intelligence data and develop a depth of category knowledge to proactively mitigate potential contract and procurement risks.
- Coordination with Operations, Engineering, Legal, Safety, and Finance to create new contracts and/or amendments to support strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Manage the contracting process for new and existing agreements including reviewing existing contracts, drafting contracts and commercial rate schedules, reviewing redlines from suppliers, creating redlines, working with internal legal counsel, and interpreting contractual language, risks and obligations to stakeholders.
QualificationsThe successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:
- A Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Business, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain Management.
- 5+ years of experience in Sourcing and Procurement, preferably in the energy industry or related industries.
- Demonstrated client service experience, especially in meeting the needs and expectations of internal customers.
- Demonstrated experience in supplier and category management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- A highly motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Proactive, persistent, and takes ownership of responsibilities and issues.
- Effective negotiator with the ability to influence others.
- Project leadership experience and a strategic mindset.
- Proficiency in the use of computer technology with emphasis on Microsoft Office suite of products.
- Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage several tasks congruently.
