Sourcing Specialist

NextGenEnergyJobs; Scottsdale, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking a Sourcing Specialist for a hybrid role in Scottsdale. You will procure goods and services, manage supplier relationships, and support cross-functional sourcing efforts to optimize spend and value.

The role requires 2-5 years in sourcing, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with SAP/ERP and Microsoft Office. You will analyze market data, track supplier performance, and ensure on-time delivery while upholding company policies and supplier diversity initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• 2-5 years in sourcing and/or procurement.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Strong negotiation and contracting process knowledge.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Procure goods and/or services and support sourcing and purchasing needs.
• Manage inventory and suppliers to deliver quality, reliability, and value.
• Gather and analyze industry, economic, market, and spend data.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and negotiate contracts.
• Participate in cross-functional sourcing teams and monitor supplier KPIs.
• Ensure timely delivery and coordinate accounts payable and delivery issues.
• Promote supplier diversity initiatives and comply with policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Negotiation

Verbal and written communication

Collaborative work

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerP.

ERP systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

No visa sponsorship or any kind of sponsorship for employment authorization is available for this role, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Manager, Procurement, the Sourcing Specialist is responsible for procuring goods and/or services and supporting sourcing and purchasing needs for assigned business units. The primary objective is to support business and system processes utilized in sourcing and purchasing and provide expertise in managing materials and services.
• This hybrid position will be located in our Scottsdale office location. If you don't meet 100% of the qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.
• Manage inventory and suppliers to deliver the highest quality, reliability, and value.
• Assist in gathering and analyzing industry, economic, market, and spend data.
• Support identification of opportunities for leveraging spend by category.
• Measure and track performance within defined spend categories.
• Develop and maintain relationships with current and potential suppliers.
• Develop, negotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers.
• Participate in cross-functional sourcing teams to evaluate potential and current suppliers.
• Support execution of supplier KPIs and demonstrate continuous improvement.
• Review and coordinate gathering of technical, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Create and evaluate quotations/bids and recommend suppliers for sourcing selection.
• Negotiate and place purchase orders.
• Ensure timely delivery of goods/services.
• Coordinate resolution of accounts payable and delivery issues.
• Review and process claims against suppliers for unsatisfactory materials, delivery, or equipment.
• Ensure site warehouse personnel comply with Supply Chain policies and procedures.
• Execute practices to ensure that optimum inventory levels are sustained while minimizing shortages and delays.
• Respond to audits, surveys, or other informational requests from internal and external sources.
• Actively promote and support company Supplier Diversity initiatives.
• Effectively communicate the impact of sourcing decisions to management and employees as appropriate. Actively enroll their support.
• Ensure compliance with company and Supply Chain policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline. Applicable experience in related disciplines or industries may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• 2-5 years in sourcing and/or procurement.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.
• Knowledge of negotiation and contracting process.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively to achieve high-level results.
• Proficient in computer applications and SAP or other ERP systems, and ability to broaden knowledge as new technology becomes available.