What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sourcing Advisor position at 1 Point System?
Job Details
Role: Sourcing Advisor (Hybrid Position)
Location: Locals/Driving Distance to Chicago, IL ONLY 3 days onsite & 2 days remote from Day 1
Skills/Experience needed:
Bachelor s degree in supply chain or business or finance or equivalent work experience
5 years of experience in a procurement function, including with contract management activities, Strong relationship management capabilities with internal and external stakeholders in a relevant area (procurement, supply chain, finance)
Knowledge of Business Process Outsourcing
Knowledge of Insurance industry
Knowledge of Category Management
Ability to build strategic relationship with senior-level colleagues
Experience with conducting wide-ranging research.
Ability to function in ambiguous and/or time-sensitive situations.
Clear, concise, and confident interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Effective in contract negotiations with industry suppliers.
Strong multitasking capabilities
Knowledge of strategic sourcing principles.
Experience in project management and contract negotiation.
Experience developing presentations and presenting to management and other internal groups.
Effective Negotiating skills to reduce supplier base and to negotiate beneficial contracts
Clear, concise, and confident interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Effective, proven negotiation skills, experience rationalizing supplier base and negotiating beneficial contracts.
Knowledge of strategic sourcing best practices
PC proficiency to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Strong Drive and interpersonal skills to manage multiple escalations internally/externally
