Description
WE ARE SOFTWARE SPECIALISTS
IT Staffing Done Right the First Time
Software Specialists is an IT staffing company with extensive consulting experience in the Information Technology Industry. Incorporated in the state of Pennsylvania in 1998, we bring 15 years of experience in providing IT talent to FORTUNE 1000 Companies.
Our experience from providing thousands of IT consultants has taught us that customers require contractors with more than just the technical knowledge. Team work, cultural fit, and attitude are just as important as aptitude. Be it 1 position or 100 positions, Software Specialists' focus is on finding the "Smart Fit" for our clients' needs; this makes us not just one of the fastest growing Information Technology consulting firms in the country but also a trusted adviser to our customers in their talent acquisition process.
Software Specialists is looking for Sourcing/Procurement Specialist (IT Software & Services)in Waukesha, WI (12 Months Assignment) for one of our prestigious client. Below are the details.
Job Title: Sourcing/Procurement Specialist- IT Software & Services
Position Type: Temp-to-Perm Opportunity
Location: Waukesha, WI 53188 (Prefer Local candidates within 25 miles)
Duration: 12 months
Payrate: $31.51 per hour on W2
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop, communicate and execute strategies to ensure realization of the business objectives for Indirect Sourcing which includes:
- Driving business productivity metrics affected by indirect sourcing, ensuring accuracy, identifying new areas of opportunity to drive cost out, implement operating efficiency or improve productivity,
- Affecting improvement in sourcing processes through digitization and simplification including management/employee communication, policy recommendations or management dashboards for individual spend controls.
- Leading the development & execution of indirect sourcing strategies that delivers a competitive advantage driving the strategic supplier initiatives. This includes supplier selection, development, and supplier consolidation to ensure sourcing optimization and overall supplier performance.
- Monitoring supplier quality and delivery performance and developing improvement strategies to ensure business needs are met.
- Partnering with key business stakeholders to ensure sourced material and services meet the needs of the business.
- Driving improvements in sourcing processes including escalations due to delivery/quality issues, invoicing/payables issues, and database management.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's Degree with 3-5 years work experience in Sourcing, Procurement or Supply Chain
- Candidate MUST HAVE 5+ years of IT experience or in similar role Sourcing role, where IT and Telecom purchasing was the primary focus.
- Candidate must have strong EXCEL experience (Pivot Tables, VLookups, etc...)
- Must be methodical and analytical
- Must have experience with RFP's, SOWs, and dealing with a large Supplier Base
Keyword: Procurement, IT Procurement, Sourcing, IT Purchase, Telecom Purchase, RFP, SOW