Strategic Sourcing Analyst I (Contract)

Dexian; St. Matthews (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian, a leading talent and technology solutions firm, seeks a Sourcing Specialist I in Louisville, KY for a 6-month contract with extension potential. You will collect data from multiple sources, analyze sourcing information, and support buying strategies to achieve optimum cost and quality.

The role involves supplier engagement, procurement support, and participation in emerging projects. Strong project management and communication skills are valued to contribute to Six Sigma initiatives and

Qualifications

• College or university degree required.
• May require licensing for export controls or sanctions regulations.

Responsibilities

• Procures inventory, supplies, and capital goods; places purchase orders with vendors.
• Analyzes sourcing initiatives and processes to deliver cost-effective, high-quality goods and services.
• Supports providing Value Capture Summaries at month and quarter ends.
• Prepares recommendations of improvement opportunities and alternative actions to senior procurement/sourcing leaders.
• Consistently applies sourcing policies, procedures and processes.
• Supports procurement/sourcing management in price benchmarking, vendor management, market research, and model building.
• Conducts minor contract negotiations.
• Gathers information and input on larger contracts.
• Manages loading and retrieval of legal and compliance documents to support regulatory, audit and research activities.
• Assists in interviewing and evaluating sales representatives and vendors.
• Supports Six Sigma projects through active team involvement or data/market intelligence.
• Interacts with suppliers regarding payments and order fulfillment.
• Procures services, goods, inventory, supplies, and capital goods (CIP).
• Compiling and managing Ariba IACs (Invoice against Contracts) – CIP.
• Low complexity / risk sourcing work and contract development under supervision.

Skills

Sourcing

Project Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Education

College degree

Job description

Dexian, a leading talent and technology solutions firm, seeks a Sourcing Specialist I in Louisville, KY for a 6-month contract with extension potential. You will collect data from multiple sources, analyze sourcing information, and support buying strategies to achieve optimum cost and quality.

The role involves supplier engagement, procurement support, and participation in emerging projects. Strong project management and communication skills are valued to contribute to Six Sigma initiatives and