Strategic Sourcing Specialist

4 weeks ago


Newark, United States LHH Recruitment Solutions Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

LHH is assisting our Jersey City, New Jersey client in their search for a long-term Strategic Sourcing Specialist on a contract basis. This role can last up to 2 years and is a great opportunity to join a tenured team with an excellent company culture. During the initial training period, the role will be fully onsite and then transition to a hybrid schedule.

Must come out of Healthcare, Higher Education, pharmaceutical

Starts Feb 17th

Pay rate up to $45 per hour

 Hybrid after Training

Job Responsibilities:

 

  • Assist departments with identifying suppliers for their procurement needs

  • Negotiate the lowest price for non-bid transactions

  • Interpret and communicate procurement policies and procedures to stakeholders

  • Request and analyze quotations and RFX results to ensure the best overall price

  • Support preparation and execution of RFXs and other key transactions

  • Establish relationships with suppliers to understand service capabilities, negotiate terms and conditions, and follow up on performance issues

  • Review and approve requisitions routed to the queue in a timely manner

  • Maintain a professional relationship between the client and suppliers

  • Communicate effectively with key client stakeholders to support meeting all fiduciary responsibilities and procurement needs

  • Ensure adherence and consistency with Client’s policies, state, and federal regulations

  • Train and develop respective training materials for the Client’s procurement systems, such as eProcurement and a travel management booking tool

  • Audit existing supplier files for compliance with federal and State of New Jersey regulatory requirements

  • Verify new or existing supplier files against state and federal databases for verification of supplier business status

  • Collaborate with the Sourcing team on organizational initiatives and reporting

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, supply management, or related field (preferred)

  • Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables) and PowerPoint

  • Knowledge of Certificate of Insurance and W9

  • Strong attention to detail, multitasking

  • Minimum of 3 years' procurement experience

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to foster relationships with a diverse community

  • Excellent analytical skills

  • Comfortable with public speaking

  • C.P.M. or C.P.S.M. certification (preferred)

  • eProcurement system experience- Client moving to Unipart

  • Team player



Pay Details: $40.00 to $45.00 per hour

Search managed by: Ellen Slovikowsky

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees 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.

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