sourcing specialist

Unum Group • Chattanooga, TN

8h

About The Position

The Sourcing Specialist is part of Unum’s Strategic Sourcing organization and manages and executes projects of small to medium complexity, provides support to larger strategic sourcing projects and utilizes project management skills to drive results and manage deadlines. This work includes, sourcing for specific project needs, contract negotiation and coordination and cost and value analysis. The position will maximize Unum’s purchasing power and reduce total costs by driving customized category, supplier and sourcing strategies.

Requirements

• 3 or more years of procurement, sourcing or supply chain experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in business or supply chain management preferred.
• Strong negotiation, contracting, communication (verbal & written), influence and leadership skills.
• Proven skills to develop and implement sourcing and negotiation strategies.
• Ability to think strategically
• Ability to perform financial analysis
• Project Management experience considered a plus
• Advanced PC skills required (Excel, Power Point, Word, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Work closely with business owners, and subject matter experts throughout the organization to ensure that new requirements are sourced in a timely manner
• Execute sourcing strategies specific to defined category in order to reduce cost and mitigate risk
• Conduct RFX events, prepare bid analysis, present sourcing recommendations
• Ensure proper control and consistent application of best practices across the enterprise.
• Ensure that the decision-making process is supported by technical and functional knowledge of the category and leading-edge analytical methods which encompass people, systems and financial measures.
• Collaborate with legal to ensure contracts follow the contract review and approval process per company policy.
• Analyze supplier contracts and recommend appropriate changes
• Manage and improve supplier diversity within our supply base and support local economic development programs
• Perform prospective supplier assessments including financial stability and customer reference checks
• Execute easily repeatable non-risk sourcing events not requiring Legal review (e.g. extensions, renewals, amendments)
• Performs prospective assessment and onboard of newly selected suppliers (according to established policy & procedures)

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
• Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
• Mental health support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Student loan repayment options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work environments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level