Sourcing Specialist, Marketing

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Sourcing Specialist, Marketing for a contract assignment with one of our premier SaaS clients in Lehi, UT . Also open to remote candidates in PST/MST.

Our client purchases products and services from thousands of suppliers each year. We aim to accelerate this continued commercial success through outstanding strategic sourcing. You will have the chance to lead sourcing projects while you partner with internal teams and suppliers to optimize spend across indirect categories.

Responsibilities :

• Collaborate with internal business customers and suppliers on the strategy and execution of sourcing projects.
• Actively partner with teams on strategic supplier performance initiatives to improve financial and operational performance.
• Build trusted relationships with senior internal leaders.
• Jointly or solely lead cross-functional management to plan sourcing strategies and supplier management programs aligned with business objectives.
• Pro-actively seek value/savings and efficiency opportunities across category spend; negotiate and report in appropriate format.
• Demonstrate assigned category expertise and business sense by defining category standards and operating procedures.
• Develop, issue and lead RFx activity to find the best sourcing solutions that meet business and commercial requirements; lead commercial negotiations to ensure company receives the best value and associated cost savings.
• Collaborate with Legal for negotiations of large/high risk agreements; ensure favorable commercial terms and mitigate risk.
• Report progress on a weekly basis, indicating work planning and work in progress. Add agreements, service details and payment forecasts into procurement systems in a complete and timely manner.
• Drive continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Use and maintain procurement tools according to Global Procurement standards and expectations.
• Process contracts according to Legal Playbook and policies.
• Apply supplier relationship management techniques to ensure the supply base is providing required level of services, including but not limited to supplier business reviews, spend analytics, etc.
  
  

Required Skills:

• Familiarity with fiscal planning cycles and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Preference: 2-4 years' experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Program Management in a sophisticated, global, procurement environment.
• Sound understanding of procurement practices and techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret contract specifications within the Procurement process.
• Purchasing systems and order management software knowledge.
• Aware of personal strengths and weaknesses; receives, applies, and gives useful feedback.
• Familiarity with BI reporting and spend analysis.
• High attention to detail and the exercise of sound judgment and decision-making.
• Exceptional written and verbal communications, time management and social skills.
• Excellent presenter of complex concepts and dense data (an Excel and PowerPoint wiz).
• Inclination to train and educate users in new processes, policies, and procedures or technologies.
• Self-motivated to achieve results without requiring constant follow-up.
• Ability to reorder priorities on short-notice and adapt to changing requirements.
• Effective management of workload and priorities. Flexible working schedule based on company requirements at various times through the business year and quarter.
• A "bachelor's degree or equivalent experience "; MBA or JD preferred.
• Strategic Sourcing/Procurement-related industry certification(s) preferred
  
  

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.