Lead Specialist - Capital Sourcing

Sunoco • Dallas, TX

12d

About The Position

The Lead Specialist, Sourcing is responsible for developing sourcing strategies to reduce costs while developing an understanding of vendor spend . A successful candidate should have experience with sourcing events and category analysis. Experience in the fuel/midstream/energy space is also desired. The scope of the position will include execution of sourcing processes, contract & supplier management , development of supplier scorecards. Essential Duties and 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 Work with appropriate operations team to identify areas of opportunity Quantify savings related to opportunity and work with business team to ensure savings are realized through vendor management and budget process 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. Solicit advice from manager regarding procurement processes and protocol and apply appropriate solutions to issues for stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a business, supply chain, or technical discipline
• 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
• 8+ years of experience
• Data analytics, sourcing, procurement systems, and customer service.
• Business software applications: Microsoft Office, APTTUS/Agiloft or other contract management software, and SAP or other purchasing software.

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
• Work with appropriate operations team to identify areas of opportunity
• Quantify savings related to opportunity and work with business team to ensure savings are realized through vendor management and budget process
• 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.
• Solicit advice from manager regarding procurement processes and protocol and apply appropriate solutions to issues for stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees