Sourcing Manager

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Sourcing Manager for a hybrid opportunity at Austin, TX

Position Title: Sourcing Manager

Location: Austin, TX

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 06 months, possible extension based on business needs

Job Type: Hybrid

Pay Range: $65/hr. - $70/hr.

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Summary:

The main function of a Sourcing Manager is to develop specifications to communicate to vendors and negotiate pricing with those vendors to support the RFQ.

Job Responsibilities

:• Gathers detailed information from sales and customers to develop detailed specification

s• Solicits bids and quotes and determines best pricing and best valu

e• Procures finished goods and services for resale, utilizing established vendors and/or contacting new vendors as alternative sources of supply when vendors and suppliers are inadequat

e• Makes substitution recommendation where savings in cost, quantity, quality, or better delivery can be realize

d• Meets with vendor representatives as required to resolve shipping, backorder and overstock issues

.• Develops and qualifies new sources/vendors, obtaining best price/delivery through competition and strong negotiating skill

s• Maintains up-to-date files of vendor catalogs and price schedule

s• Keeps abreast of new products and market trends and communicates to designated channels within the organization

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Skill

s:• Expert negotiating and customer-service skil

ls• Possesses a high degree of integri

ty• Expert ability to analyze and resolve variety of issues simultaneous

ly• Expert ability to interact well and gain cooperation of internal division staff and custome

rs• Expert ability to write up customer orders involving detailed product requiremen

ts• Expert ability to work efficiently in a MS Windows based environment and 10-key by tou

ch• Expert math skills to calculate order pricing, freight rates and label measuremen

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Education/Experien

ce:• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or experien

ce.Must Ha

1. ve:Communication & Interpersonal: Strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and attention to deta
2. il.Presentation Skills; Analytical Abilities: Ability to analyze reports, price proposals, and technical or relevant da
3. ta.Structured and logical thinking; Technical Proficiency: Must be technologically savvy, AI enthusiast and experienced with Google Suit
4. es.Project Management: Ability to manage projects. 5 Sourcing Experience; Sourcing Knowledge: understanding of sourcing processes, contract administration, and supplier relationship manageme

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Nice to h

1. ave:BPO Experience; BPO Knowledge: Experience or deep understanding of the BPO indus
2. try.Understand the process in content modera
3. tionComfortable working with AI; AI Automation: Previous experience with AI automation to

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Bene

fits:BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and

401k.About BCfor

ward:Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients glob