We are looking for a highly motivated and qualified Sourcing Specialist for the Information Technology category. The primary responsibility of this role is to lead the creation and execution of category procurement strategies for specific Information Systems/Technology. This may include IT Hardware, IT Services, and IT Software in support of various enterprise projects. Reporting to the IT Procurement / Strategic Sourcing Manager, the person in this role will support the Indirect Procurement department's objective to implement procurement strategies to reduce cost and mitigate risk for the business while processing business requests to issue supplier PO’s.
Responsibilities:
- Developing and implementing multi-year sourcing strategies for responsible spend categories, using data analysis and internal collaboration.
- Developing strategies that consider One objectives, especially for shared suppliers and/or shared services/commodities.
- Designing, planning, managing, and leading key Requests for Proposals, information, quote, etc., with cross-functional teams.
- Supporting and Indirect Procurement Shared Services (IPSS) Contracts with the development and execution of contractual documents including Non-Disclosure Agreements, Statement of Work, Master Services Agreements, SaaS Agreements, Software License Agreements, Services Agreements, and other contracts as necessary to support Procurement and business needs.
- Build and maintain close relationships with business units and supplier partners to deliver comprehensive and cross-enterprise process improvement solutions.
- Negotiate pricing and achieve cost savings while mitigating financial and legal risks for the enterprise.
- Effectively manage all sourcing and price negotiation activities and in-coming ad hoc business unit requests resulting in a contract or purchase order.
- Responsible for developing negotiation strategies based on analysis and execution of those strategies via supplier negotiations.
- Process business requests to issue purchase orders to suppliers.
- Support Technology Procurement and Sourcing activities for other potential entities.
Must Haves:
- Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or similar field or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with indirect procurement sourcing.
- Demonstrated experience in procurement principles and practices or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks of varying complexities and successfully set priorities for meeting time-bound deliverables.
- Demonstrated proficiency with MS Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to create and implement procurement strategies.
- Exceptional analytic, organization, presentation, and interpersonal skills with applied solid judgment and strategic thinking.
- Strong collaboration, communication (written and verbal), and influencing skills.
- Experience with Procure to Pay tools, including but not limited to Ariba.
- Experience with procurement of software and related technology services.
- Contract drafting and negotiation experience with suppliers.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters or graduate degree in business, supply chain, or related field.
- Automotive industry experience
Benefits:
- 401(k).
- Dental Insurance.
- Health insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity, equality, inclusion, and respect for people.
- The salary will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, relevant education, qualifications, experience, technical skills, and business needs.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Participate in OrangePeople monthly team meetings, and participate in team-building efforts.
- Contribute to OrangePeople technical discussions, peer reviews, etc.
- Contribute content and collaborate via the OP-Wiki/Knowledge Base.
- Provide status reports to OP Account Management as requested.
About us:
OrangePeople is an Enterprise Architecture and Project Management solutions company. Our most valuable asset is our people: dynamic, creative thinkers, who are passionate about doing quality work. As a member of the OrangePeople team, you will have access to industry-leading consulting practices, strategies & and technologies, innovative training & and education. An ideal Orange Person is a technology leader with a proven track record of technical achievements and a strong process/methodology orientation.
