Hybrid Senior Sourcing & Procurement Strategist

National Rural Electric Cooperative Association; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) is seeking a strategic sourcing leader within our Arlington, VA-based Finance team. The role focuses on developing and executing sourcing and category strategies to drive financial objectives, while negotiating favorable terms and ensuring supplier performance.

The position supports a hybrid schedule with in-office and remote work. Candidates should have 5+ years in strategic sourcing, experience with ERP procurement modules, and a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of strategic sourcing and category management experience in the commercial sector.
• Experience with supplier performance management and contract compliance.
• Experience using an ERP with procurement modules.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives from project initiation through implementation.
• Develop and execute category management strategies to meet financial objectives.
• Apply cost-saving and demand-management approaches to hit metrics.
• Manage and track supplier performance against contract deliverables.
• Draft and issue RFI/RFP/RFQ documents in accordance with procedures.
• Plan and execute supplier communications for accuracy and timeliness.
• Analyze spend, requirements and market data to shape sourcing/negotiation.
• Negotiate pricing and draft/interpret contracts including MSAs, SOWs, NDAs.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier performance management

Vendor negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Tools

ERP system

Job description

National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) is seeking a strategic sourcing leader within our Arlington, VA-based Finance team. The role focuses on developing and executing sourcing and category strategies to drive financial objectives, while negotiating favorable terms and ensuring supplier performance.

The position supports a hybrid schedule with in-office and remote work. Candidates should have 5+ years in strategic sourcing, experience with ERP procurement modules, and a