What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sourcing Specialist position at KYYBA Inc?
Job Title: Sourcing Specialist
About Kyyba:
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.
At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.
Position Details:
Job description
Title: Sourcing Specialist
Location: Detroit MI
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Will this position be required to work onsite for any reason at any time? There is potential for contract-to-hire; therefore, someone local would be more ideal.
Engagement Description – Responsible for performing all sourcing activity spanning all commodities. Ensure proper definition, finalization and concurrence of all sourcing requirements, strategy, implementation, assessment criteria and negotiation approach with the team. Facilitate the analysis of supplier proposals, lead contract negotiations and finalize all required contracts.
Top 3 Required Skills/Experience –
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suites
• Intermediate written and oral communications and presentation skills.
• Ability to managing multiple and competing priorities.
Required Skills/Experience Include:
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in developing purchasing strategies is required.
• A minimum of two (2) years of bid analysis, contract negotiation, and review of existing contract terms experience is required.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience negotiating legal contractual terms.
• A minimum of one (1) year of project management experience is preferred.
Preferred Skills/Experience
Ability to work in an interdependent, team environment.
• Proven exemplary behaviors of focus on the customer, influence, and strategic thinking with an emphasis on being results driven and building partnerships. (changed to fit current RPM culture)
• Intermediate quantitative research and accuracy with attention to detail skills.
Education/Certifications – Include:
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or minimum of three (3) years of experience in business administration, supply chain management, or another related field is required.
Location: Detroit, MI
Page Range Where Required (currently California, Colorado, New York, Washington)
Disclaimer:
Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at 248-813-9665.
Rewards:
Medical, dental, vision
401k
Term life
Voluntary life and disability insurance
Optional Pre-paid legal plan
Optional Identity theft plan
Optional Medical and dependent FSA
Work-visa sponsorship
Opportunity for advancement
Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client
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