Sourcing Associate - ESS (JP9649)

Sourcing Associate - ESS

3 Key Consulting is hiring a Sourcing Associate for a consulting engagement with our direct client, a leading global biopharmaceutical company.

Ideal Candidate:

3+ YOE of sourcing in regulated industry; banking, pharma, est. Must have proven Customer Service Experience

Job Description:

Primary responsibilities include the following:

• Executing Tail Spend Sourcing Strategies
• Support supplier analysis and market intelligence activities
• Manage Request for Proposal and Quotation processes (eRFX)
• Consistently document and guide sourcing execution in designated tools
• Ensure sourcing tactics drive value in specific functional business environments
• Delivering Value for Customers
• Understand business goals and interpret customer needs to identify potential opportunities
• Partner with colleagues in various business areas as appropriate
• Ensure contract policies are followed, compliance metrics are met or exceeded
• Inform stakeholders on contracting policies and procedures, providing support and corrective actions where required
• Lead contracting activities including selecting appropriate contract templates and effectively negotiating business terms

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree OR Associate's degree and 2 years of Sourcing, Contracting, Customer Service, and/or Project Management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Combination of: Sourcing, Contracting, Customer Service and/or Project Management

Broad knowledge of the market forces shaping a customer's business context (e.g. supplier base, sources of competitive advantage)

Demonstrated experience working within a set of guidelines in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrated success ensuring requirements are met with a customer-centric mindset

Analytical & Technical

Ability to influence to drive desired results

Ability to analyze, summarize, and present insights based on the needs of the audience

Independent self-starter with an interest in or working understanding of broad business functions

Demonstrated track record of identifying root causes to issues and proactively problem solving

Demonstrated success in partnering cross-functionally

Compelling and persuasive communicator (oral and written) with excellent interpersonal skills

The invaluable contributions of our talented Tampa team will help us develop the vital and innovative medicines that treat serious illness and unmet medical needs around the globe.

Why is the Position Open?

Backfill

Top Must Have Skills:

Customer Service, Results Driven, Project Management

Day to Day Responsibilities:

Executing Tail Spend Sourcing Strategies, Delivering Value for Customers, Ensure contract policies are followed, compliance metrics are met or exceeded

Employee Value Proposition:

Great team. Great opportunity for entering sourcing with ability to work with verticals vast array of experience fast paced never working on the same project everyday

Red Flags:

Job jumping

Interview Process:

Video interview with hiring manager, 2nd round - panel interview with stakeholders. Immediate interview availability