What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sourcing Specialist position at SGS Consulting?
Title: Sourcing Specialist
Location: Tucson AZ 85755 (Hybrid 3 days onsite)
Job Duration: 01 years Contract (Highest possibilities of contract extension)
Description:
This is an onsite position - Primary Location: Tucson, AZ (split time between Marana site and Oro Valley site); Mandatory to be on-site at least 3 days per week (Tuesday and Thursdays at Oro Valley Campus. Wednesday at Marana campus).
The Opportunity:
Responsible for executing Direct Procurement Operations activities for ensuring alignment with Category Management strategies Focuses on supplier management, escalations, master data management, cost savings, and continuous improvement.
Education & Experience:
- University degree, with a business-related degree, preferably a post-graduate business qualification.
- 3 years of procurement experience with experience in basic contracting, business enterprise systems, and spot buying.
- Experience or demonstrated understanding in supporting cost reduction and value improvement programs.
- Experience in operational excellence or continuous improvement methodologies as well as experience in Life Sciences are a plus.
- Experience with enterprise systems and procure-to-pay tools and eSourcing tools is desired.
Preferred Skills/Expereince:
- Experience with SAP or other ERP software Keen analytical acumen.
- Proven success in proactively managing deliverables to ensure timely completion.
Knowledge, skills & abilities:
- Understands and frequently uses quantitative and / or qualitative data to drive decisions
- Identifies risks to support statements or hypotheses.
- Works independently to develop and implement a negotiation plan / strategy (May need assistance in leading complex or challenging negotiations).
- Good communication skills and demonstrated understanding of translating business requirements into procurement specifications with customer service in mind.
- Tailors messages and communications appropriately with limited supervision to ensure understanding.
- Contributes to meetings and team presentations/briefings and asks appropriate questions to gather information.
- Basic level of proficiency in business enterprise tools and understanding of the end-to-end procurement process.
Salary : $35 - $40