Sourcing Specialist

CEIS | Rayne is currently looking for a Sourcing Specialist for one of our top clients in Charlotte, NC.

Details:

• Procurement Specialist-Nuclear (nuclear experience not required)
• Charlotte, NC
• MUST BE LOCATED IN THE CHARLOTTE, NC METRO AREA
• 4 10's work schedule (2-3 days in office)

Requirements (must have experience doing all of these):

• Must have a bachelors degree
• Must have performed request for proposal (rfp) and corresponding bid event development
• Must have performed supplier proposal commercial evaluation and technical review coordination
• Must have experience in analyzing responses to complex bid requests, pointing out commercial differences, and making succinct recommendations in selecting appropriate suppliers for contract awards based upon the bid evaluation weighting criteria
• Must have negotiated terms and conditions with suppliers
• Must have experience in supplier relationship management with key/strategic suppliers as well as internal business unit (bu) partners

Job Description:

• 100% of the time for this position is to support the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Prevailing Wage requirements to support the nuclear business unit.
• Actively educate suppliers and negotiate pricing impacts on previously issued fixed price contracts/T&M/Target Price and associated amendments as well as new contracts in 2024
• Educate the Nuclear BU job sponsors and contract managers on applicable IRA requirements who are requesting new contracted services
• Review new contracts, purchase orders and releases to ensure IRA requirements are appropriately included (when applicable)
• Work with the Supply Chain IRA program lead and Tax organization to answer all IRA related questions from Nuclear BU job sponsors or suppliers
• Work with suppliers to ensure complete and compliant monthly IRA prevailing wage payroll submissions, as well as working with suppliers to remediate any short pay situations related to the IRA prevailing wage requirements
• Purchases complex services and materials/equipment via contractual agreements with suppliers.
• Compares pricing for needed services/materials via bid events/RFQs and negotiates with suppliers on proposals.
• Analyzes responses to complex bid requests, points out commercial differences, and makes recommendations in selecting appropriate suppliers for contract awards based upon the bid evaluation weighting criteria as delineated within the SC Sourcing Standards.
• Supports strategic projects and initiatives.
• Focus on supplier relationship management with key/strategic suppliers as well as internal Business Unit (BU) partners.
• Resolves complex problems and or discrepancies with billings and shipments
• Achieves substantial cost savings through negotiations, and consolidation of purchase requests and or contracts. Negotiate contracts to include pricing, terms, lead times, etc. to optimize total value of ownership in accordance with the contract formation provision of the Purchasing Controls Policy.
• Ensures that purchase orders and contracts are in compliance with all SC department Sourcing Standards and corporate policies/procedure

CEIS | Rayne is an award-winning Recruitment Agency Focused on Supplying Niche candidates across multiple industries. We work with some of the largest companies on the Fortune 100 List as well as many small to mid-size companies. Our consultants and contracted employees work across the United States. We have offices in TX, LA, NM, VA with more to come in the future.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.