Remote Project Consultant- Sourcing Operations

The Planet Group; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Remote Project Consultant specializing in Sourcing Operations. This role involves strategic sourcing project management, focusing on supplier sustainability, diversity, and risk management. You will develop effective project plans, manage timelines, and support reporting activities. The ideal candidate will excel in communication, analytics, and relationship-building with stakeholders. Join a forward-thinking company that values speed, strategy, and a people-first approach to talent solutions, making a significant impact across various industries.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in strategic sourcing project management.
• Strong project management skills with a focus on sustainability and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Support data gathering, evaluation, and distribution for reporting.
• Build project plans ensuring milestones are met and communicated.

Skills

Strategic sourcing project management

Supplier Sustainability

Supplier Diversity

Third-Party Risk Management

Excellent prioritization skills

Ability to influence and build relationships

Strong project and timeline management

Excellent communication skills

Advanced skills in analytics and Excel

Data visualization

Tools

Sourcing tools

Excel

Job description

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Job Title: Remote Project Consultant- Sourcing Operations

Contract - $45-$47 hourly - Remote

Must-Have Qualifications

• 2+ years of strategic sourcing project management experience, with expertise in Supplier Sustainability, Supplier Diversity, and Third-Party Risk Management
• Excellent prioritization skills and adaptability
• A continuous learning mindset
• Ability to influence and build relationships with internal clients and external suppliers
• Strong project and timeline management skills for end-to-end sourcing projects
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, including experience with senior stakeholders
• Advanced skills in analytics, Excel, presentation, data visualization, and sourcing tools

Description

As a Sourcing Operational Project Consultant, you will develop effective project plans and timelines. Reporting to the Sr Project Manager, you will manage processes including third-party risk, sustainability, supplier diversity, and audits, delivering value to the Strategic Sourcing team.

Responsibilities

• Support reporting activities - data gathering, evaluation, and distribution
• Identify and evaluate diverse suppliers to increase category spend with them
• Track and advocate for compliance
• Build project plans ensuring milestones are met
• Communicate status updates and escalate issues as needed
• Contribute to the client's sustainability, diversity, and risk goals
• Maintain organizational and documentation standards

At The Planet Group, we provide strategic talent solutions across industries through various staffing services, connecting professionals with impactful roles. We focus on speed, strategy, and a people-first approach to every partnership.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Project Management and IT
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting