Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and execute clear, structured negotiations following pre-defined Strategic Sourcing methodology;
- Lead cross-functional sourcing projects with key internal stakeholders;
- Demonstrate exemplary integrity and ethics in all instances;
- Communicate and report to management the status of any critical external relationships that could affect planning and decision-making;
- Source new vendors & periodically inspect/visit them;
- Develop & implement procurement strategies based on the needs of the business;
- Develop and lead RFI/RFP’s process for various goods and professional services, in accordance with TWDC policy and procedures;
- Evaluate vendors, firms and other consultants based on pre-determined selection criteria;
- Participate in professional development activities to keep abreast of current industry best practices;
- Ensure compliance with Sourcing and Procurement policies and best practices;
- Identify cost savings opportunities and manages cost reduction activities to achieve annual cost reduction goal;
- Analyze marketing industry trends and conditions that affect internal stakeholders and external suppliers and/or pricing;
- Sourcing components and services by negotiating pricing and delivery;
- Establish & maintain relationships with vendors;
- Prepare and execute contracts as well as perform post-award administration (e.g. negotiating, issuing change orders, and contract closeouts.).
Requirements:
- Experience developing and implementing against category plans for Media Engineering & Broadcast Tech or IT;
- 5+ years’ experience in a Strategic Sourcing or Business Environment;
- Deliverable-focused, strong work ethic;
- Excellent communicator able to demonstrate communicating effectively with senior management;
- Knowledge of Sourcing & Procurement processes;
- High-energy, self-motivated with a desire to excel in a multi stakeholder environment;
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills;
- Media Engineering & Broadcast Tech. or IT Sourcing knowledge and experience;
- Strong analytical/project skills, capable of leading and managing an array of initiatives from project initiation thru final presentation.