What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sourcing Specialist / Senior Sourcing Specialist position at VetJobs?
Job Description
Job Summary
Conducts major spend analysis by supplier, commodity, or service. Identifies potential suppliers. Develops and issues requests for proposal with complex pricing tables. Analyzes supplier proposals, performs legal and insurance reviews, and performs net present value analysis. Negotiates prices, delivery, insurance, performance, penalties, issue resolution, escalation, terms and conditions, and intellectual property agreements. Identifies and obtains cost improvements for purchased materials and services from supplier, through negotiation and continuous management. Develops and administers measurement tools on contract basis. Performs trend analysis and identifies and implements process improvements. Analyzes all cost and process aspects of assigned spend. May lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives, including the development and implementation of complex sourcing strategies.
Certificates / Security Clearances / Other
Education Requirements
Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education :
Bachelor
Preferred Disciplines : Business Administration, Supply Chain
Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.
Additional Qualifications / Responsibilities
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
5-6 years of related experience.
Working knowledge of procurement practices, procedures, and policies.
Working knowledge of business and contract law.
Working knowledge of accounting principles.
Working knowledge of company systems, processes, and / or interfaces.
Operational knowledge of supplier relations, priority management, and tactical planning.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Demonstrated effective influence, persuasion, and negotiation skills.
Analytical skills.
Work management skills.
Effective human relations skills.
Project management skills.
Computer proficiency.
Forecasting and trend analysis skills.
Value and cost analysis skills.
Ability to apply analytical abilities to diverse issues.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to use sound business judgment.
Ability to anticipate, understand, and respond to customer needs.
