Procurement / Sourcing Specialist

OTSI (Object Technology Solutions, Inc), we have an immediate opening for a Job Title Sourcing Specialist with one of our direct clients.

Job Title: Sourcing Specialist

Work Location: Topeka, Kansas

Duration: 9 Months Contract

Job Description:

· The Sourcing Specialist serves as the local day-to-day representative of Procurement for a primary business location (e.g., a major power plant), or for a designated function (e.g., a set of Delivery or Corporate customers) for emergent and near-term needs.

· The Sourcing Specialist identifies and manages key business relationships and looks for ways to continuously improve the customer relationship and satisfaction.

· Demonstrates and models the application of business partner relationship management principles in day-to-day execution of responsibilities and achieves expected results.

· Builds customers understanding of enterprise requirements and SCM strategic direction, in addition to seeking ways to improve customer satisfaction.

· Source and contract for low to moderately complex products and services, above the bid the threshold, often as part of a cross-functional team, in a manner consistent with procurement policies and plans that generates economic value and reduced risk.

· Review, negotiate, and obtain final approval of any deviations from corporate procurement policies and procedures and terms and conditions on Statements of Work and Master Agreements.

· Updates contract changes via Amendments and resolves purchase order match exceptions.

Mandatory:

· Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or related field is required.

· Minimum of two (2) years of progressively increasing responsibility in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Engineering or business operations. Experience in the energy, utilities, manufacturing or construction industry is preferred.

· Ability to execute on several low- to moderately-complex sourcing events under $2M concurrently in a matrix organization and with off-site management Intermediate skill level in using Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

· Working knowledge of PeopleSoft or other Supply Chain Management/ERP software is preferred. Effective multi-tasker, prioritizing, addressing and advancing multiple projects/issues concurrently in a fast-paced environment, keeping relevant stakeholders informed. Ability to organize and execute sourcing events involving cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

About us:

OTSI is a leading global technology company offering solutions, consulting, and managed services for businesses worldwide since 1999. OTSI serves clients from its 15 offices across 6 countries around the globe with a “Follow-the-Sun” model. Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, we have a strong presence in North America, Central America, and Asia-Pacific with a Global Delivery Center based in India. These strategic locations offer our customers the competitive advantages of onshore, nearshore, and offshore engagement and delivery options, with 24/7 support. OTSI works with 100 enterprise customers, of which many are Fortune ranked, OTSI focuses on industry segments such as Banking, Financial Services & Insurance, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Utilities, Communications & Media Entertainment, Engineering & Telecom, Retail & Consumer Services, Hi-tech, Manufacturing, Engineering, transport logistics, Government, Defense & PSUs.

Our Center of Excellence:

· Data & Analytics

· Digital Transformation

· QA & Automation

· Enterprise Applications

· Disruptive Technologies

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Sourcing Specialist: 3 years (Preferred)
• Supply Chain: 3 years (Preferred)
• Procurement for a primary business: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $30