Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Akkodis is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist II for a 5+ months Contract position with a client located in Torrance, CA.

Pay Range: $30/hr. - $35/hr. On W2 (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

We are looking for sourcing specialists with experience in negotiations and a business mindset to execute to our key KPIs. The job will be on a team with focus on execution and maintenance of our global supply base. Execute key transactional initiatives and tasks to ensure compliance, accuracy and fidelity in our supplier contract management systems. Support and lead efforts to execute to our global strategic sourcing Annual Operating Plan. Interact with multiple internal and external facing organizations globally to coordinate and finalize tasks that align to our strategic initiatives.

Roles and responsibility:

Commodity Specialist Responsibilities:

Commodity management and negotiation (Non-Disclosure Agreement) draft/signature/upload to systems. Draft Unilateral Letters, Novations, Assignments, Assumptions w/ Law & Contracts Review Amendments prior to Signature to ensure fidelity Create. Complete and submit Compliance Packages: Compliance Pkg - ETRs (Extended Terms Request)Compliance Pkg - Pull FAIRS Compliance Pkg - Pull supplier scorecards Compliance Pkg - SAP updates, including Min Order Qty, Price validation, Contract Validation & VMI validation Compliance Pkg - Complete FRPJ (Fair and Reasonable Price Justification) RFQ Package - Pull/Send drawings Vendor Master Changes and Adds Material Master Changes Pull and validate part demand and historical receipts Uploading Documents to our contract management tools Initiate SCE (Should Cost) requests Pull Platform details in designated systems PO/Supplier Portal Issue resolution and submit corrections to our contract management tool Support, run and analyze CID and BAA content analysis

We Value:

• Experience in Sourcing and Procurement
• Project Management and/or Contract Management Experience
• Professional Certifications in Project/Supply Chain/ Procurement/Contract Management
• Business Mindset and a passion for learning
• Demonstrated Business and financial acumen
• Experience with SAP or site relevant ERP systems, E Sourcing Platforms, Request for Quotation Tools, Project Management Tools and Microsoft Suite of products
• Experience with Six Sigma and Lean Tools
• Bachelors Degree

Top 3-5 Must Have Skills -

• Must have skills are SAP experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• 1-3 years of Supply Chain experience

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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees with the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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