Hybrid Strategic Sourcing Consultant - Minneapolis

Employee Relations Associates, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k)

Holiday pay

Job summary

Employee Relations Associates, Inc. is seeking a Sourcing Consultant to support strategic sourcing initiatives and contract-related projects for a large Fortune 100 financial services organization.

The role focuses on analyzing proposals, drafting supplier agreements, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to drive procurement improvements. The position is hybrid in Minneapolis, offering a 40-hour work week and a 12-month contract with potential for extension or new opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, vendor management, supply chain, or contract management.
• Experience reviewing, negotiating, and managing supplier contracts.
• Strong analytical, financial analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and procurement-related software systems.
• Experience supporting corporate procurement or strategic sourcing initiatives within a large organization is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives across multiple business areas.
• Analyze sourcing requests and evaluate supplier proposals, contracts, and pricing.
• Review, draft, negotiate, and manage supplier agreements and contract documentation.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify sourcing opportunities and improve procurement processes.
• Conduct financial and contract analysis to support sourcing decisions.
• Manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and business priorities.
• Ensure sourcing activities align with company policies, compliance requirements, and procurement best practices.
• Research and resolve moderately complex sourcing and supplier-related issues.
• Collaborate with internal business partners to support large-scale sourcing initiatives and operational goals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Problem-solving

Communication skills

MS Office

Procurement software

Vendor management

Sourcing

Contract management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employee Relations Associates, Inc. is seeking a Sourcing Consultant to support strategic sourcing initiatives and contract-related projects for a large Fortune 100 financial services organization.

The role focuses on analyzing proposals, drafting supplier agreements, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to drive procurement improvements. The position is hybrid in Minneapolis, offering a 40-hour work week and a 12-month contract with potential for extension or new opportunities.