Sourcing Specialist

Rentokil Pest Control•Harrisburg, PA

About The Position

Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period! For more information about our benefits, see below! We are proud to be a member of the Rentokil family of companies, the global leader in Pest Control and other services across more than 90 countries. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to many of the world's leading brands and serve consumer and business customers across multiple industries. We are extremely proud of our legacy of excellence and constantly work to fulfill our mission to "protect people, enhance lives, and preserve the planet." Job Summary This role will strategically manage/support assigned spend categories and support activities, such as opportunity identification, cost reduction, process improvement, sourcing, competitive bidding, negotiation, contracting, vendor management, and more.

Requirements

Procurement (or relevant) experience of over 1-3 years required
RFx process management experience
Project/Product management experience
Experience with procurement best practices and a successful track record in Procurement, managing related spend in a corporate environment preferred
Strong presentation and communication skills, written and verbal
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with all levels of employees
Strong organizational and time management skills with an ability to prioritize workload
Ability to handle multiple concurrent initiatives while meeting objectives and deadlines
Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Effective communication and facilitation skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and deadlines
Detail-oriented: Able to review and produce accurate, professional, and error-free analyses in a timely manner
Proven ability to lead, build trust and be highly credible across all levels of the organization.
Work independently and collaboratively with all levels of employees
Be organized and have strong time management skills with an ability to prioritize workload.
Read, write and comprehend written and spoken English to communicate effectively and professionally
Use active listening skills
Team-oriented approach and outlook
Display strong presentation and communication skills, written and verbal

Responsibilities

Provide data analytical support for identification of procurement initiatives focused on cost reduction, process improvement, and improved supplier performance both in support of the Senior and Procurement Manager as well as to support their own projects.
Develop and manage category and vendor strategies to meet the relevant categories financial and service objectives
Lead or support competitive bid initiatives, including proposal evaluation, negotiation, contracting, and supplier performance management
Lead negotiations to deliver the objectives set out in the sourcing strategies (or agreed with stakeholders) ensuring full optimization of the organisational spending power and ensuring the engagement and buy-in from senior stakeholders ( finance, legal, HR and operations) to ensure full alignment of the organisation
Define relevant metrics and KPI’s to ensure project objectives are fully met and in support of service and contractual management of certain contracts and relationships

Benefits

Professional and Personal Growth
Multiple avenues to grow your career
Training and development programs available
Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
Health and Wellness
Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance plus much more
Full-time colleagues are eligible to begin enrollment immediately upon hire with benefits starting on day 1
Savings and Retirement
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
Work-Life Balance
Vacation days & sick days
Company-paid holidays & floating holidays
A company mindset that prioritizes health, safety, and flexibility