Sourcing Specialist IV

ROI - Workforce as a Service (WaaS)

Lebanon (Lebanon County)

On-site

USD 63,369 - 66,124

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A procurement services provider is looking for a Sourcing Specialist IV in Lebanon, PA. This role involves managing procurement requests and mentoring other specialists. Candidates should have 5+ years of procurement experience and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related fields. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and experience with SAP applications is preferred. The position offers a competitive pay rate ranging from $46 to $48 per hour.

Qualifications

5 years or more of procurement work experience.
Experience with Microsoft Office 365 applications (Excel, Power BI).

Responsibilities

Process purchase requisitions into purchase orders.
Research potential suppliers and comply with supply chain policies.
Collaborate with requisitioners to ensure effective purchasing.
Engage and communicate with suppliers throughout procurement.
Lead procurement process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Procurement work experience

Microsoft Office 365 applications (Excel, Power BI)

Interpersonal skills

Strong technical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Engineering

Tools

SAP applications

Job description

Talent Acquisition | HR & Business Administration | Business Operations

Sourcing Specialist IV

Contract duration: 1 year

Location: onsite in Lebanon, PA 17042

Pay Rate Range: $46 - $48 per hour

This position will be part of an operational procurement center that provides support for fulfilling purchase requests and managing purchase activities with business requisitioners and suppliers. The group will work in a team environment to efficiently respond to requests and coordinate sourcing activities with the strategic sourcing group as required. As a Principal Sourcing Specialist this individual will provide coaching and mentoring to other procurement specialists and assist in balancing the transactional work load and project responsibilities across the team. A Principal Sourcing Specialist will support complex purchase requests and project-related initiatives.

Process purchase requisitions for materials and services into purchase orders with qualified sources of supply and competitive pricing
Research potential sources of supply and conduct requests for quotes and pricing to comply with the appropriate supply chain policies
Engage and communicate with suppliers as part of the RFQ, selection and PO fulfillment process
Coordinate with strategic sourcing organization to provide information related to strategic agreements and identify potential bid event opportunities
Collaborate with requisitioners and suppliers to ensure effective communications and understanding of purchasing needs, supplier capabilities and fulfillment activities
Collaborate with business unit to monitor and report savings and other key performance information
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
Obtain and evaluate quotations/bids, and recommend suppliers for sourcing selection
Negotiate and place purchase orders
Issue and evaluate RFPs
Engage suppliers on delivery confirmations, performance and invoice processing activities to address any delays or issues with the procure-to-pay process
Update blanket agreements and pricing on outline agreements to maintain accuracy and effective terms
Maintain compliance with all operational procurement process and procedures and practices
Provide direction on opportunities to initiate enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives based on purchasing requisitioning demand and strategic agreement usage
Engage business unit stakeholder on outage planning and project-based procurement activities to identify and respond to procurement needs related to Purchasing demand, requirements, fulfillment and project reporting milestones
Lead operational procurement process improvement initiatives, metrics reporting, and business driven operational procurement projects
Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

Working at power plants, and working in an open office environment
Some overtime required as special projects arise
Travel – local (30% of time)
5 years or more of procurement work experience
Experience with Microsoft Office 365 applications (Excel, Power BI)

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Engineering fields
5-7 years of sourcing experience related to client's spend categories in the areas of Generation, Retail, or Corporate
1+ years working with SAP applications
Institute for Supply Management (ISM) qualification for Certified Professional in Supply Management CPSM)

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Prior supply management experience within power generation
Strong interpersonal, motivating and influencing skills for interacting with team members, business partners, suppliers, and management
Strong technical skills with required proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Power BI)
Ability to plan, prioritize and manage workload with considerable independence
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills for producing and communicating comprehensive and concise reports

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Consulting and Purchasing

Utilities and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

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