Sourcing Specialist

Overview Job Title : Sourcing Specialist (Hybrid) Duration : 12+ months Location : Edison, NJ Pay Rate : $35-$40/Hr. Schedule Notes: Core Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Hybrid - may be expected to report onsite as needed. Hard Requirements (Must-Haves) Minimum 5 years of hands-on Contract Review and Negotiation (Direct experience required, exposure alone is not sufficient) Experience reviewing contracts and partnering with Legal Experience working with senior leadership such as VPs and key stakeholders Note - Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) Certification at hire or obtained within 12 months of hire Job Description Identifies cost savings through contract negotiation with GPOs or vendors. Leads RFP process and supports departments through supplier selection. Sources and negotiates contracts with suppliers across product categories. Quickly identifies alternate suppliers in urgent situations. Engages with domestic/global suppliers to support supply chain goals. Meets with supplier reps; conducts quarterly reviews. Shares savings opportunities with Value Analysis and internal teams. Works with departments to implement cost-saving initiatives. Ensures pricing accuracy with Pricing/Data Integrity teams. Manages contract documentation with Legal and updates systems. Maintains pricing updates, renewals, and contract changes. Assists buyers in resolving pricing issues. Collaborates with Legal to ensure complete procurement terms. Participates in team reviews and supports workflow improvements. Tracks and reports cost savings by period. Uses Google tools to analyze supplier/category spend. Acts as liaison for procurement-related inquiries. Supports product branding initiatives. Performs other duties and adheres to HMH standards. Skills Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. 5+ years of relevant experience. Travel within HMH as needed. Strong project management and time management skills. Adaptable to shifting priorities. Education Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. CRMP required at time of hire or within 12 months. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pride Health