Sourcing Specialist - SSAP#01

NavitsPartners • Edison, NJ

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About The Position

The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for driving cost savings and delivering value through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management. This role leads competitive sourcing initiatives, supports supplier selection, and collaborates cross-functionally to ensure pricing accuracy, supply continuity, and compliance with procurement standards. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills to support organizational supply chain and cost-optimization goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 5 years of sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel as required
• CRMP certification required at time of hire or within 12 months

Responsibilities

• Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities through supplier and GPO contract negotiations
• Lead Request for Proposal (RFP) processes and support supplier evaluation and selection
• Source and negotiate contracts across multiple product and service categories
• Identify alternate suppliers in urgent or high-risk situations
• Engage with domestic and global suppliers to support supply chain objectives
• Conduct supplier meetings and quarterly performance reviews
• Share sourcing insights and savings opportunities with internal stakeholders
• Partner with departments to implement cost-reduction and standardization initiatives
• Ensure pricing accuracy in collaboration with pricing and data integrity teams
• Manage contract documentation, renewals, amendments, and system updates
• Collaborate with Legal to ensure compliant and complete procurement terms
• Support resolution of pricing discrepancies and supplier issues
• Identify substitute products during recalls, shortages, or supply disruptions
• Track, analyze, and report cost savings by defined reporting periods
• Analyze supplier and category spend using data and reporting tools
• Act as a liaison for procurement-related initiatives and inquiries
• Support product branding and standardization efforts
• Participate in team reviews and contribute to continuous process improvement
• Perform additional duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level