Strategic Sourcing Specialist

KORE; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to drive sourcing initiatives across various indirect categories. This role promises significant exposure to cross-functional teams and offers opportunities for professional growth. You will manage RFx activities, supplier onboarding, and contract reviews, ensuring effective contract lifecycle management. Collaborating closely with key stakeholders, you'll enhance sourcing efficiency and contribute to cost optimization projects. If you're organized, analytical, and eager to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in Procurement or Strategic Sourcing.
• Skilled in RFx processes and supplier onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Manage RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs for sourcing projects.
• Oversee contract renewals and lifecycle management.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic Sourcing

Vendor Management

RFx Processes

Contract Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Supply Chain Management

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

KORE is looking for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives across indirect categories, including Technology, HR & Professional Services, Real Estate & Facilities, Marketing, PMO and Corporate Services.

You’ll manage RFx activities, supplier onboarding and due diligence, contract reviews, and cost optimization projects, while collaborating closely with Legal, Finance, IT, and other teams. You will also oversee contract renewals, terminations, and related processes while ensuring end-to-end contract lifecycle management.

This is a high-impact role with strong cross-functional exposure, future advancement opportunities, and the ability to develop sourcing expertise in a growth-focused environment.

What You'll Do

• Manage RFIs, RFPs, RFQs: draft, issue, analyze responses, and support award decisions.
• Oversee contract renewals, terminations, and end-to-end contract lifecycle management.
• Support contract reviews: identify commercial risks, track negotiations, and escalate key issues.
• Perform sourcing analytics: spend analysis, pricing benchmarks, supplier scorecards.
• Support tactical negotiations for renewals, SOWs, and smaller agreements.
• Track and report savings, sourcing KPIs, and vendor performance metrics.
• Maintain sourcing templates, compliance trackers, and documentation.
• Assist in vendor management activities, including QBRs and SLA monitoring.
• Identify process improvements to enhance sourcing efficiency and ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and drive alignment between sourcing goals and organizational priorities.
• Perform all other tasks assigned by the Director of Strategic Sourcing.

Who You Are

• 2–4 years’ experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Vendor Management.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Skilled in RFx processes, supplier onboarding, and basic contracting.
• Proficient in procurement platforms such as NetSuite (good to have)
• Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, with strong communication and influencing skills.
• Organized, analytical, detail-driven, and comfortable handling multiple projects independently.
• Procurement certifications (CIPS, CPSM, CPP).

What Success Looks Like

• RFx projects delivered on time with strong sourcing documentation.
• Clear supplier evaluations and contract compliance tracking throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Tangible cost savings and sourcing process improvements.
• Becoming a trusted sourcing partner to internal stakeholders.
• Building collaborative relationships and maintaining alignment with KORE’s values, which prioritize innovation, integrity, and team success.

Why Join KORE

At KORE, we value growth, innovation, and collaboration. As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you'll have the opportunity to develop professionally, work with diverse teams, and contribute to meaningful initiatives that make a real impact.

KORE VALUES - IoTERS

• o – One Team
• T – Trust & Integrity
• E – Equality & Diversity
• R – Results Focused

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to remain stationary; move; lift, push, pull and/or move up to 15 pounds. The team member must regularly sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; communicate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

“KORE Wireless Group, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind. KORE is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all team members and to providing team members with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at KORE are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. KORE will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.”

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Wireless Services

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