Briarlake Partners is a strategic sourcing focused recruiting firm. We are working with a Philadelphia based energy company with a few Strategic Sourcing Specialist roles open. We are looking for candidates with experience running RFP/RFQs, demonstrated ability to analyze data and realize savings through RFP and contract execution, contract negotiation experience, and vendor/supplier management/kpi tracking experience.

Responsibilities:

Lead analysis, development, and implementation of cost savings initiatives
Provide strategic inputs and supply market information to guide business decisions and act as a conduit for procurement activities
Coordinate negotiations, contract development, contract implementation, and supplier contract compliance
Develop, implement, and report to stakeholders meaningful KPIs that accurately demonstrate performance
Conduct ongoing business reviews to ensure suppliers are performing to contracted obligations and service levels
Lead the suppliers and stakeholders of the supply chain through effective engagement and communication by delivering supplier awareness programs.

Requirements:

2 - 5 years of strategic sourcing / procurement experience
Energy, chemicals, or transportation industries a plus but not required
Bachelor's degree in a business, supply chain, or technical discipline
SAP experience is a plus
Experience in supporting supplier portfolio development
Customer-focused with excellent written, listening, and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented, professional attitude, reliable
Proven record of driving cost savings throughout a complex organization
Ability to structure and manage complex projects
Service-oriented mindset, with a desire to ensure client satisfaction
Ability to think strategically, conceptually, and analytically to assess problems, identify and consider potential solutions, and make timely recommendations
Data analytics, sourcing, procurement systems, and customer service

Our client requires five days a week in their Newtown Square office.

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