Sourcing Specialist

Progressive•Mayfield, OH

52d•$61,300 - $81,700•Hybrid

About The Position

Progressive is dedicated to helping employees move forward and live fully in their careers. Your journey has already begun. Apply today and take the first step to Destination: Progress. As a sourcing specialist for the Corporate Procurement organization, you'll manage sourcing activities, support contract renewals, and driving procurement strategies that support company objectives. In this role, you'll use analytics and reporting to uncover opportunities, optimize supplier agreements, and inform decision-making. Additionally, you'll analyze data to identify trends and contribute to category plans that enhance strategic sourcing efforts to align with overall business goals. There are three separate openings for this role, each supporting one of these specific categories: Operations, HR/Banking, and Marketing/Non-IT Consulting. Applicants will be considered for the category that best aligns with their skills and experience. This is a hybrid role, which means you'll work in-office 1 day a week.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED equivalent or higher and a minimum of seven years of experience in contract administration and maintaining vendor relationships or related work experience.
Bachelor's degree or higher and a minimum of four years of experience in contract administration and maintaining vendor relationships or related work experience

Nice To Haves

Ability to gather and summarize data
Enjoys negotiating
Ability to interpret, review and summarize contractual agreements
Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
Extremely driven to learn and grow within the Procurement function

Responsibilities

Manage sourcing activities
Support contract renewals
Drive procurement strategies that support company objectives
Use analytics and reporting to uncover opportunities
Optimize supplier agreements
Inform decision-making
Analyze data to identify trends
Contribute to category plans that enhance strategic sourcing efforts to align with overall business goals

Benefits

401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care
Wellness & mental health programs
Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
Paid time off, including volunteer time off
Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability
Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
Career development & tuition assistance
Onsite gym & healthcare at large locations