Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Apolis; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join their dynamic team in St. Louis. This entry-level position focuses on setting up and executing RFPs and RFIs for local projects in sourcing Land, Buildings, Services, and Equipment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with eSourcing processes are essential. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a pet-friendly environment, contributing to impactful sourcing strategies in a collaborative atmosphere. If you are driven and ready to make a difference, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years sourcing and supply chain experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up and execute RFP’s and RFI’s for local project needs.
• Work in a pet-friendly environment and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

eSourcing processes

Construction category strategy

Supply agreement development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Ariba (eSourcing)

PowerBI

Job description

Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Specialist-RFP’s and RFI’s
Location: St Louis, MO (Onsite)
Job Duration: 05+ Months Contract
*This position will sit onsite at Client in Downtown St. Louis, MON-THURS, WFH FRI*
Must be comfortable working in a Pet-Friendly environment

Main Purpose of the Job
To set up and execute RFP’s and RFI’s related to local project needs in the categories of Land, Buildings, Services and Equipment sourcing.

Critical Experiences/Education

• Bachelor’s degree required in the areas of Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or Equivalent
• Minimum 2 years sourcing, supply chain, technical/manufacturing experience preferred with experience in eSourcing processes, negotiations, construction, category strategy and supply agreement development
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• SAP, Ariba (eSourcing), PowerBI, experience preferred
• Understanding of multiple factory operations a plus
• Database building or assembling of data into metrics and dashboards a plus
• Contract negotiations experience is a plus

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting