Strategic Sourcing Consultant
About The Position
The Strategic Sourcing Consultant will be responsible for supporting Procurement. Responsible for the execution and implementation of traditional, less complex sub-category sourcing strategies and ad-hoc sourcing. This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.
Requirements
- Requires a BA/BS; 5 years of experience in sourcing/supplier selection with at least 3 years’ experience with negotiation of pricing and contract terms and conditions; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
- MS Office experience preferred; intermediate Excel experience strongly preferred.
Nice To Haves
- MBA preferred.
- CPM preferred.
- Dental and/or vision contracting experience in Medicaid or Medicare strongly preferred.
- Ariba experience preferred.
- iCertis experience preferred.
- ServiceNow experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Executes standardized strategic sourcing processes for vision, dental and other Medicare and Medicaid product suppliers.
- Builds and maintains strong working relationships with internal customers and key suppliers for sub-categories.
- Focuses on cost savings.
- Participates in cross-enterprise commodity teams for sub-categories and aggressively tracks and improves non-compliance preferred supplier(s).
- Participates in fact-based negotiations and executes contracts utilizing approved terms and conditions.
- Implements sourcing recommendations and develops and manages e-procurement catalog content.
- Aggressively monitors, tracks and reports supplier compliance and performance benefits.
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
- merit increases
- paid holidays
- Paid Time Off
- incentive bonus programs
- medical, dental, vision
- short and long term disability benefits
- 401(k) +match
- stock purchase plan
- life insurance
- wellness programs
- financial education resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
