Sourcing Specialist

URGENT HIRING FOR SOURCING SPECIALIST

Job Location: Iselin, NJ

Job Duration: 13 Weeks

LOCAL PAY: $30-$35/hr

WEEKLY TRAVEL PAY PACKAGE (resides out of 50+ miles)

Weekly Tax Free Stipend to be paid: $1,047.00

Weekly Straight Pay (Taxable): $540.00

Weekly Gross: $1,587.00

Job Description:

Schedule Notes: Job Title (including department IE ICU, MS, etc) Strategic Sourcing Specialist in Corporate Purchasing department Location/Facility Name Work from home Shift 7:30 - 4:00 Hours Per Week 40 Weekend Requirement No Holiday Requirement No On-Call Requirement No Float Requirement No Required Years of Experience 5 years of contract negotiation Preferred Years of Experience minimum 5 years contract negotiation Required Hard Skills must hold minimum bachelor's degree, experience with PeopleSoft a plus Required Soft Skills Ability to work independently, must be able to multi task and prioritize workload, and adhere to HMH and department policies and procedures

Duties:

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.

Identifies substitute products during recalls or shortages.

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.

Strong communication skills.

Required Years of Experience

5 years of contract negotiation

Preferred Years of Experience

minimum 5 years contract negotiation

Required Hard Skills

must hold minimum bachelor's degree, experience with PeopleSoft a plus

Required Soft Skills

Ability to work independently, must be able to multi task and prioritize workload, and adhere to HMH and department policies and procedures

Education:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent. CRMP required at time of hire or within 12 months.