What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sourcing Specialist position at TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company?
Title: Sourcing Specialist, Diagnostics Direct Procurement
Duration: 12 Months Contract
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 Client, ensuring alignment with Category Management strategies
- Focuses on supplier management, escalations, master data management, cost savings, and continuous improvement
- 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
- Experience with SAP or other ERP software
- Keen analytical acumen
- Proven success in proactively managing deliverables to ensure timely completion
- 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
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