Sourcing Specialist Level 3

This position is responsible for the cost-efficient procurement of goods and services across the enterprise. The role involves RFP development, negotiation, selection, and execution of contracts and SOWs covering a wide variety of commodities and services.

• Proactively engage with Business Partners/clients to develop and coordinate Requests for Proposals and Requests for Information.
• Work with internal clients to ensure compliance with procurement processes and policies, assisting with accurate completion of internal requisite Intake-Form.
• Perform competitive assessments of the marketplace, benchmarking quality, price, and potential contracting risks; obtain proposals/quotes, conduct cost analysis, assess market risk, and collaborate with business partners to select the best qualified supplier.
• Negotiate contract terms and partner with internal clients to ensure proper SOW development, including clarity of scope and alignment of payment schedules with defined milestones or deliverables.
• Assist the Category Sourcing Manager with other duties and special projects.
• Maintain quarterly savings reports.
• Maintain contact with suppliers through meetings and site visits.
• Generate queries and reports from the procurement system for internal customers as requested.
• Pursue project cost savings contributing to the organization’s overall objectives.

• Bachelor's degree.
• 7 years’ experience in IT Sourcing, including SaaS, Cloud, and Platform sourcing.
• Experience procuring IT Security software is a plus.
• Experience negotiating Statements of Work, order forms, including Service Level Agreements, deliverables, and payment terms.
• Additional licensing, certifications, registrations a plus; e.g., Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM).
• IT experience with SOWs is required.

• Familiarity with strategic/proactive competitive procurement procedures and processes.
• Working knowledge of Workday and Workday Strategic Sourcing Module.

• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated problem solver.
• Excellent procurement consulting skills to assist clients with business and project requirements definition.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills; must be customer-focused and able to build and maintain relationships within the business organization.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and thrive in an "on-demand" environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.