What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Sourcing & Contracts Specialist position at Soho Square Solutions?
Job Title: Senior Sourcing & Contracts Specialist
Location: McLean, VA or Plano, TX (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 Months
Job Description:
Position Overview:
Our Enterprise Supply Chain team is looking for a Senior Sourcing & Contracts Specialist to report to the Category Manager. This position is accountable for the end to end sourcing and contracting process related to all suppliers providing goods and/or services within our Software & Applications Category.
Qualifications:
5 - 7 years proven experience working in Purchasing, commercial Contract Negotiation and Supplier Management environments
Minimum of 5 years in Software/Cloud/SaaS procurement
Associates Degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
Outstanding negotiation, analytical, decision making, and customer relationship skills
Experience in developing and running sourcing events from development to contract execution
Responsible for full contract life cycle for all category suppliers from contract initiation through termination including execution of Agreements, Statements of Work, Amendments and contract renewals
Broad-based experience in supply chain, procurement, contracts, project management
Highly effective written and oral communications as well as interpersonal skills
Knowledge and expertise of purchasing systems, category management, and strategic sourcing methodologies
