What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Sourcing / Procurement professional position at Lumen Solutions Group Inc.?
Company Description
Lumen Solutions Group Inc. is a technology consulting Services company based in Florida. We provide a wide array of experienced business and IT professionals supporting clients from solution design to implementation and support. We specialize in professional IT consulting services, IT Staffing, Business/IT Strategy, Business Process Blueprints, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Transformation.
Position: Strategic Sourcing / Procurement professional
Contract 12 Months
Location: Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid - 1 day onsite per week)
Job Overview
We are seeking a results-driven Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end lifecycle sourcing for HR-related commercial categories, with a focus on cost optimization, supplier management, and contract execution.
The role is responsible for strategic sourcing, subcontracting strategies, supplier qualification, negotiation, contract award, and post-award administration while ensuring compliance with Federal and procurement regulations. You will partner with HR, Legal, and Digital Technology teams to develop Statements of Work, execute RFx processes (RFP, RFQ), and negotiate complex contracts including pricing models, payment terms, and non-standard terms & conditions.
Required Qualification:
- BS in Business Administration or related field or, a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
- Knowledge of source-to-settle of procure-to-pay processes, sourcing management processes, types of procurement contracts, commodity pricing, quality standards, sources of supply (including diversity suppliers), statements of work, negotiation techniques, value analysis and other cost savings methods.
- Knowledge of the types of information that are important to understand a category including rate trends, multipliers, market trends, quality standards, and supplier sources.
- Experience in HR strategic sourcing or materials planning and management or related fields.
- Effectively works under a matrix management structure.
- Must be able to work and communicate effectively in writing and verbally with all levels of the company and suppliers.
- Must be able to work independently.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency in business acumen, financial and analytical acumen, written and verbal communication, presentation skills, and implementation and execution.
- Written and verbal communication skills sufficient to prepare, negotiate and review RFxs, contracts, bids, proposals and vendor agreements for legal terms/conditions and acceptability of items to specifications.
- Proficiency in project management or sourcing management.
- Must be proficient in the use of the Microsoft suite of tools including Outlook, Word, Excel, Copilot, and Powerpoint and able to quickly learn ERP systems such as SAP/ Ariba.
- Self-starter with good analytical skills and common sense to problem solving.
- Demonstrate ability to learn new tasks in order to maintain effectiveness in position.
- Must be detailed oriented and disciplined to ensure project completion and effective follow-through.
Lumen Solutions Group Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any legally protected status.