Sourcing Specialist

Pay Range: $30-$40hr

Location: Mandan, ND

Duration Long Term

PTS Advance is currently seeking a talented individual to be a Supply Chain - Commercial Sourcing Advisor in a long-term contract position to work under client's technical direction, policies, and procedures. This position will execute and manage SAP purchase orders for material and services, assist with the management of contracts, rates, and agreements. Perform tasks and administrative duties according to clients goal and objectives

Responsibilities:

• Develops contracting strategies to establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers and ensure service, commercial terms, and strategy optimization. Leads the development and implementation of regional/local sourcing strategies, decision summaries based on sourcing event and negotiations outcomes.
• Leads bid package process from development through purchase order execution and aligns stakeholder and Supply Chain requirements, scope of work, assumptions and clarifications. Participates in vendor pre-bid meeting and site walks, leading the commercial aspects and setting expectations outlined in the request for proposal.
• Leads the preparation and negotiation of terms and conditions related to service and/or supply agreements. Manages related rate sheets and ensures cost competitiveness across vendor categories within the enterprise and across the industry.
• Runs benchmark studies, gathers and analyzes data, and makes recommendations. Performs root cause analysis related to supply challenges or disruptions. Analyzes and interprets data for use in decision-making and actions in support of business strategy, including total cost of ownership and should cost modeling.
• Serves in an advisory role to maintain contract compliance and minimize risk in support of key stakeholders and business units. Acts as a liaison between legal and key stakeholders, maintains master agreements, and initiates contract amendments to frame agreements on behalf of supported business unit. Coaches business unit contract owners to drive performance and compliance of contracts
• Fosters communication internally, externally, and between different operational functions. Serves as first line point of contact for concerns related to operating needs, concerns, and Supply Chain support.
• Actively seeks and identifies opportunities for value creation (cost savings, cost avoidance, revenue enhancement) and risk reduction. Develops and executes cost savings and strategic sourcing projects while ensuring business continuity and high level of supplier performance. Manages assigned business unit(s) to optimize the supply base and deliver financial benefit. Collaborates with and supports the category management regarding key supplier initiatives.
• Collaborates with the assigned business unit(s) to assess all requirements and develop sourcing and contracting strategies for goods and services. Supports the development, management, and execution of commercial initiatives and strategies.
• Facilitates issue resolution related to supplier performance, developing awareness of associated operating risks, and qualifying contractors to assure appropriate criteria are adequately addressed.
• Develops and maintains relationships with key suppliers to ensure service, commercial terms, and optimal leverage. As needed, develops and tracks KPIs for measuring performance for key suppliers. Facilitate issues resolution related to supplier performance.
• Utilizes Supply Chain tools, templates and systems, as prescribed by the Supply Chain function. Collaborates with Supply Chain peers to drive continuous improvement, alignment, and best-in-class process optimization.
• Comprehends & interprets commercial, financial, & business data for opportunities and risk. Minimizes risk in Supply Chain processes to support operating components' service requirements, including recognizing appropriate contracting strategies, developing awareness of associated operating risks, and qualifying contractors to assure appropriate criteria are adequately addressed.
• Ensures sourcing activities are properly aligned with the expectations of Supply Chain organizations and stakeholder groups, as applicable, while educating and supporting the deployment of best practices. Experience with SAP, Ariba, Tableau, M365, TRACK

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Materials Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or similar degree preferred
• Two or more years of relevant experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of SAP, ISNetworld, TRACK and ARIBA are preferred.
• Safety Champion - portrays a personal example of excellent safety, performance, mindset, and commitment
• Ability to communicate clearly at all levels of the organization as well as with suppliers
• Must be a team player and maintain a positive attitude
• Customer focused and great interpersonal skills
• Willing to assume additional responsibilities and self-driven to seek opportunities
• Demonstrated ability to understand issues, develop plans, and set metrics to measure progress toward goals
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail with the ability to multitask and prioritize
• Ability to handle day to day tactical concerns while staying on course with long term strategic targets