Senior Sourcing/procurement Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Sourcing Specialist
Location: Scottsdale Arizona 85250 (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Pay rate: $27-30/hr on W2

Position Summary

The Senior Sourcing Specialist supports sourcing activities for products and services, ensuring business requirements are met in a cost effective and efficient manner. This role partners with stakeholders and suppliers to execute sourcing strategies and manage negotiations to achieve optimal procurement results. The Sr. Specialist assists in evaluating supplier performance and identifies opportunities for process and cost improvements.

Essential Functions

• Supports sourcing activities to identify, evaluate, and recommend qualified suppliers to meet organizational product and service needs.
• Executes sourcing activities in alignment with company policies and strategies, including management of high value and moderately complex purchases.
• Assists in negotiating and executing supplier contracts to achieve optimal pricing, terms, and service levels while ensuring compliance with established guidelines.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to define requirements, clarify specifications, and ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
• Utilizes strategic sourcing tools and processes to support optimization.
• Monitor’s supplier relationships, addresses performance issues, and escalates concerns as appropriate to ensure consistent quality and service.
• Maintains effective working relationships with internal departments, suppliers, and procurement leadership to ensure alignment with sourcing activities.
• Represents the company in a professional manner and maintains a high level of confidentiality and integrity in all business interactions.
• Stays informed of procurement trends, market conditions, and relevant regulations to support informed sourcing decisions.
• Supports the company's commitment to protect the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education or experience typically obtained through completion of a bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, or related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive procurement or related experience.
• Demonstrated procurement experience in related product and services categories.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Established skills in evaluating and negotiating contractual language and pricing associated with:
• • Master Agreements
  • Vendor Services Agreements (VSA)
  • Statements of Work (SOW)
  • Subscription Agreements
  • Licensing Agreements
• Competence in analyzing business needs or procurement opportunities for improving expense, service, and quality.
• Effective organizational, project, and planning skills.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations guiding procurement practices.
• Experience independently drafting and analyzing:
• • RFPs
  • RFQs
  • RFIs
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite:
• • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook
  • Visio
• Familiarity with enterprise financial systems and finance/accounting requirements relating to budgets and procurement.
• Ability to successfully complete background and drug screening.