What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain - Associate, Sourcing Sr position at Lumen Solutions Group Inc.?
Job Details
Role: Senior Sourcing Associate
Location: Washington, DC (100% Remote)
(Quarterly meetings or periodic onsite meetings at Canton Crossing Office, MD)
Type : Contract to hire
Interview: 1 round (MS Teams)
Job Description:
This role requires a strong background in sourcing professional consulting services and IT solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public and federal procurement, particularly under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). If you thrive in a dynamic environment and possess a customer-focused mindset, we encourage you to apply.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor s Degree required.
- Minimum of 5 years of sourcing experience, specifically in professional services and IT procurements.
- Proven experience in renewing IT solutions and services is a must.
- Strong proficiency in SAP Ariba preferred.
- Familiarity with SharePoint and MS Office tools is essential.
- FAR experience is highly preferred; any background in public or federal procurement is beneficial.
- Excellent multitasking abilities with a strong customer focus.
Responsibilities:
- Lead sourcing efforts for IT solutions and professional services, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Manage vendor relationships and work collaboratively with vendor partners to achieve optimal procurement outcomes.
- Utilize SAP Ariba for procurement processes and maintain effective sourcing strategies.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities.
- Develop and issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotations (RFQs).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate procurement activities and ensure compliance with federal regulations.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of procurement activities in SharePoint and MS Office solutions.
- Monitor contract performance and manage service provider relationships to ensure quality delivery.
- Assist in the development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures.
***Lumen and / or its clients will not provide equipment (Laptop, monitor, etc.) to the selected contractor. The contractor must have their own equipment. Access to a virtual desktop set up (software) will be provided by Lumen s client, allowing the user access to the required systems and technology. ***
Lumen Solutions Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.
