Lead Specialist - Sourcing - 2610001632

The Lead Specialist, Sourcing, is responsible for developing sourcing strategies to reduce costs while developing an understanding of vendor spend. A successful candidate should have experience with sourcing events and category analysis. Experience in the fuel/midstream/energy space is also desired. The scope of the position will include sourcing processes, contract & supplier management, and the development of supplier scorecards.

• →Lead analysis, development, and implementation of cost savings initiatives
• →Provide strategic inputs and supply market information to guide business decisions and act as a conduit for procurement activities
• →Coordinate negotiations, contract development, contract implementation, and supplier contract compliance
• →Work with the appropriate operations team to identify areas of opportunity
• →Quantify savings related to opportunity and work with the business team to ensure savings are realized through vendor management and the budget process
• →Conduct ongoing business reviews to ensure suppliers are performing to contracted obligations and service levels
• →Lead the suppliers and stakeholders of the supply chain through effective engagement and communication by delivering supplier awareness programs.
• →Solicit advice from the manager regarding procurement processes and protocol, and apply appropriate solutions to issues for stakeholders.

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential job duty. The requirements for this position are listed below:

• Bachelor's degree in a business, supply chain, or technical discipline, or equivalent work experience
• Experience in supporting supplier portfolio development
• Customer-focused with excellent written, listening, and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, professional attitude, reliable
• Proven record of driving cost savings throughout a complex organization
• Ability to structure and manage complex projects
• Service-oriented mindset, with a desire to ensure client satisfaction
• Ability to think strategically, conceptually, and analytically to assess problems, identify and consider potential solutions, and make timely recommendations
• Years of work experience: 8+ years of experience
• Data analytics, sourcing, procurement systems, and customer service.
• Business software applications: Microsoft Office, APTTUS/Agiloft or other contract management software, and SAP or other purchasing software.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Usually, normal office working conditions.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.

Is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.