Sourcing Specialist

Illinois  ‐ Onsite
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Description

Summary
  • This position reports through the SpendSmart organization, an indirect procurement organization focused on enabling the system to get the best value on products and services needed to build, operate, and support our restaurants.
  • Will be working in SpendSmart organization supporting field and home office development teams
  • The position will be responsible for working with Field and Home Office Development teams to support the general contractor bidding process, provide sourcing support and compliance, and to drive savings initiatives related to restaurant development.
  • The position reports to the SpendSmart Field Procurement Manager and will work closely with its direct management, as well as key customers in US Restaurant Development and Division/Regional Development Teams.
  • Supporting the General Contractor bidding process
  • Qualifying, analysing, negotiating what general contractor will assume the role at a specific site
Responsibilities
  • Facilitate communication between assigned Field Execution Teams and Home Office for Development/SpendSmart restaurant construction initiatives
  • Review construction drawings and bid notes to confirm bids meet identified scope of work
  • Coordinate, review and respond to General Contractor RFI's during bidding process
  • Develop reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing development information and trends
  • Promote overall service offering with key stakeholders through the expansion of program initiatives
  • Support and promote the General Contractor bidding process for assigned territories
  • Establish and cultivate positive relationships with stakeholders both in home office and the field
  • Conduct presentations to leadership for new initiatives and concepts when necessary
  • Assist in developing/deploying development communications to the field when necessary
SKILLS:

Qualifications
  • Experience in Construction Management/Development required
  • Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
  • Sourcing/procurement experience preferred a plus
  • The position requires functional knowledge of both restaurant development and construction practices, organizational and reporting skills, a proven track record of being able to effectively manage projects, and the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment.
  • MS Excel Advanced, Communications, Data Analysis, Project Management
  • Needs to be someone who can get on the phone, explain their analysis with the field processors about what they're seeing in the GC bids
  • Background in construction - REQUIRED - needs to be familiar with reviewing plans and communicating that to the field managers
  • Construction sourcing/procurement a plus
  • Basic level of project management - highly preferred
Start date
n.a
From
Synectics
Published at
07.07.2015
Project ID:
938498
Contract type
Freelance
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