Sr. Sourcing Specialist - Contract

Early Warning Services•Scottsdale, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Sourcing Specialist supports sourcing activities for products and services, ensuring business requirements are met in a cost effective and efficient manner. This role will partner with stakeholders and suppliers to execute sourcing strategies and manage negotiations to achieve optimal procurement results. The Sr. Specialist will assist in evaluating supplier performance and identify opportunities for process and cost improvements.

Requirements

Completion of a bachelor’s degree in business, procurement, or related field.
A minimum of 3-5 years of progressive procurement or related experience.
Demonstrated procurement experience in related product and services categories.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Established and progressed skills in evaluating and negotiating contractual language and pricing associated with master agreements, vendor services agreements, statements of work (SOW), subscriptions and licensing agreements within a compliance framework.
Competence in analyzing business needs or procurement opportunities for significantly improving expense, service and quality.
Effective organizational, project and planning skills.
Knowledge of laws and regulations guiding procurement practices.
Relevant experience in independently drafting and analyzing RFP’s, RFQ’s, RFI’s
Demonstrated high level of proficiency in the Microsoft suite of productivity applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Visio.
Familiarity with enterprise financial systems along with finance and accounting requirements relating to budgets and procurement.
Background and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA degree in business or related field preferred.
Experience with Dynamics GP and/or ReQlogic (DXC Procurement Platform).
Experience with workflow management

Responsibilities

Supports sourcing activities to identify, evaluate, and recommend qualified suppliers to meet organizational product and service needs.
Executes sourcing activities in alignment with company policies and strategies, including management of high value and moderately complex purchases.
Assists in negotiating and executing supplier contracts to achieve optimal pricing, terms, and service levels while ensuring compliance with established guidelines.
Collaborates with stakeholders to define requirements, clarity specifications, and ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
Utilizes strategic sourcing tools and processes to support optimization.
Monitors supplier relationships, addressing performance issues, and escalating concerns as appropriate to ensure consistent quality and service.
Maintains effective working relationships with internal departments, suppliers, and procurement leadership to ensure alignment with sourcing activities.
Represents the company in a professional manner and maintains a high level of confidentiality and integrity in all business interactions.
Stays informed of procurement trends, market conditions, and relevant regulations to support informed sourcing decisions.
Support the company's commitment to protect the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.