Sourcing & Procurement Advisor

Our client is seeking a Sourcing & Procurement Advisor for a contract opportunity in Spring, TX.

Responsible for supporting IT Vendor Management Office in managing relationships with internal customers, procurement, and Contractor Services.

Contract Duration: 2 Months

Required Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of best practices in sourcing processes
• Strong Leadership Skills, experience working in a global environment
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and problem solving skills
• Exhibited strength in the following skills: Negotiation, collaboration, influence, change management
• Demonstrated strength in presentation, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work multiple projects simultaneously and manage changing targets and goals
• Strong coordination and facilitation skills
  
  

Desired Skills & Experience

• Client Organization structure, services & process knowledge
• In Depth knowledge of the Staffing/Sourcing Industry
• Detail-oriented with strong planning and organizational skills, focused on accurate and timely results
• Basic knowledge of managed service provider processes
  
  

What You Will Be Doing

Top 3 skill sets/technologies required for qualification

• Staffing Industry Knowledge
• IT knowledge
• Ability to work independently
  
  

Daily Responsibilities

• General
• Consults on IT contingent labor sourcing options, vendor capabilities, and vendor selection.
• Support in evaluating existing Sourcing processes and controls. Recommend and help implement changes as appropriate.
• Support in partnering with the correct sourcing models and support organizations (Procurement, etc.) to meet business needs.
• Works across various business lines to provide market insights / intelligence and ensure base sourcing guidelines are understood and utilized.
• Relationship Management
• Support in partnering with key contacts / customers, contingent labor regional managers, procurement, and other key stakeholders to ensure business needs are met.
• Ensures problem resolution is achieved without compromising relationships with the internal customers and any external suppliers or service providers.
• Contract Management

Understands how to create and apply various types of sourcing engagements such as SOWs, RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs in partnership with stakeholders.

Posted By: VMS Sourcing