Senior Sourcing Agent

Connecticut  ‐ Onsite
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Description

Job Description:
  • Leads cross-functional teams through the sourcing, evaluation, supplier negotiation and contract implementation.
  • Develops and executes commodity and RFP plans. Plans sourcing events with business to manage contract end dates and allow for transition.
  • Provides expertise and advice on new approaches to sourcing and contract management.
  • Engages the client to define, analyze and prioritize requirements with a view to the longer term business strategy.
  • Manages directly or supports the business to pro-actively manage contracts and the performance of suppliers. Provides consultation services to the business to resolve contract disputes.
  • Communicates, monitors, and manages compliance with sourcing strategy and/or business process.
  • Provides Procurement guidance on compliance with relevant company and public sector policies and procedures.
  • Negotiates and executes medium dollar/complex contracts.
SKILLS:

Experience/Skills:
  • Knowledge, expertise in the strategic sourcing and category management.
  • Full understanding of purchasing and inventory systems.
  • Strong understanding of contract language terms and conditions, experience drafting contract agreements.
  • Understanding of business, financial principles, financial modelling for RFP analysis.
  • Strong analytical and MS Office.
  • Collaborative team member.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.

Desired

  • Benchmarking, commodity market analysis.
  • Utility or construction industry procurement.
  • Equipment and services commodity experience.
  • Project management experience.

Education/Degree requirements:
  • BS/BA, MBA Preferred.
  • Candidates MUST HAVE at least 5 years experience.
Start date
n.a
From
Synectics
Published at
07.05.2015
Project ID:
899018
Contract type
Freelance
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