Global Sourcing Specialist (NYC)

With roots dating back to the 1800s, our Customer is a global professional services firm HQ’d in New York City with businesses in insurance brokerage, risk management, reinsurance services, talent management, investment advisory, and management consulting. Today, they are a unique group of businesses with many enduring competitive advantages. Among them are the quality of their colleagues, deep client relationships, vast global footprint, depth of intellectual capital, and cohesive and collaborative culture.

We are seeking a Global Sourcing Specialist on a contract basis to support our Customer’s business needs. This role is on-site in NYC.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex negotiations for the procurement of IT goods, services, software, and supplies to minimize costs and support business goals.
• Evaluate and select suppliers to ensure organizational standards for price, quality, delivery timing, and supply reliability are met.
• Initiate and manage contract administration with suppliers and vendors to ensure alignment with sourcing goals.
• Review analyses of price proposals, financial reports, and other relevant data to determine reasonable pricing.
• Implement long-term supply chain strategies and develop supplier networks to address capacity and continuity needs.
• Work directly with suppliers to ensure capacity and continuity of supply for specific components.
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation skills with experience managing complex vendor agreements.
• Experience evaluating suppliers based on cost, quality, reliability, and performance.
• Knowledge of contract administration and supplier management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret pricing proposals, financial reports, and market data.
• Understanding of supply chain strategies and capacity planning.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships and ensure continuity of supply.
  
  

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements) Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.