Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Remote) - R6479

Job Summary
The Strategic Sourcing Specialist supports the corporate strategic sourcing and vendor relations function and associated processes to ensure the company is strategically sourcing materials, equipment, and services with the highest level of quality and in the most cost effective manner.
Essential Functions

• Perform any other job duties and projects as requested
• Analyze vendor contracts and recommend appropriate changes
• Triage purchasing requests to ensure timely and appropriate engagement
• Assist with the monitoring of contractual relationships to ensure that CareSource receives the highest quality of products and contracted services
• Negotiate contracts with vendors for favorable, terms, services, and quality that comply with industry regulations
• Collaborate with legal to ensure contracts follow the contract review and approval process per company policy
• Research internal customer needs and identify the best contracted vendor to provide products and/ or services
• Facilitate Request for Quote (RFQ) activities for new and existing products and/ or services
• Assist with annual review of all active contracts to ensure security, regulatory, and legal language are up to date
• Monitor active contracts expiring term report to assist with renewals
• Establish and maintain partnerships with internal customers and vendors for maximum value and policy compliance

Education And Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in strategic sourcing/purchasing/procurement is required
• Previous experience in a healthcare environment is preferred
• Bachelor of Science/Arts degree in business administration, procurement or related field or equivalent work experience is required

Competencies, Knowledge And Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate proficiency level with Microsoft Office
• Ability to develop strategic vendor partnerships with select vendors that ensure increased value and long-term benefit to the organization
• Working knowledge of the application of strategic sourcing principles including; spend analysis, concept and strategy development, market analysis and research, requirements definition, Statement of Work (SOW) development, Request for Proposal (RFP) development and management, vendor negotiations, contract development, vendor onboarding and management, and contract management
• Effective organizational skills
• Strong vendor relations and negotiation skills
• Effective customer service skills
• Ability to make decisions and work independently

Licensure And Certification

• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or equivalent certification is preferred

Working Conditions

• General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Compensation Range
$50,400.00 - $80,700.00
Compensation Type
Salary