Location
Town and Country, MO | United States
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Strategic Sourcing Analyst
Job Description:
- Manage the Procurement relationship with Client, Account Management, Procurement Category Management, Risk, Legal, Suppliers, and other key stakeholders.
- Analyze account-wide facility management services spend, suppliers, operations and statement of works to identify opportunities for value creation. Develop and implement a procurement strategy based on the identified opportunities.
- Develop and facilitate multiple eRFPs, analyze responses, negotiate and use other techniques as required to obtain the expected results.
- Provide evaluation and recommendation to Account Management.
- Interpret contracts, negotiate with vendors and ensure appropriate contractual records retention.
- Advise management regarding contractual matters and engage in effective use of Legal and Risk Departments.
- Maintain organized records to ensure any implemented system of checks and balances are being continually met for service contracts and additional compliance items.
- Maintain organized records and establish tracking to manage the workflow of multiple concurrent sourcing events.
- Employ best practices, policies, processes, tools and templates to include both Corporate and Client account specifications, as well as engaging with Category Managers and preferred suppliers in the execution of Procurement responsibilities.
- Participate at appropriate level and frequency in all meetings.
- Generate and distribute all necessary and requested reports.
- Resolve issues from the client with respect to supplier performance and quality of service
- Perform other miscellaneous related duties as assigned
Skills :
Procurement, Purchasing, Purchase order, Vendor management, project management, Vendor, integrated facilities management, IFM, rfp, Contract negotiation, Procurement management, Smartsheet
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field is required. MBA or related Master Degree preferred.
- 6+ years’ experience in Procurement/Strategic Sourcing, ideally in facility services or related discipline.
- Understanding of the Strategic Sourcing processes and demonstrated proficiency with e-tools such as e-RFPs, reverse auctions, e-catalogs, and contract management systems
- Must possess legal knowledge, ability to prepare/negotiate agreements and amendments, and the ability to explain to client the specifics of the contracts.
- Must possess analytical and quantitative skills with ability to analyze and interpret information, data and related documentation.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management
- Self-motivated and work independently to find solutions
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
- Strong organization skills with the flexibility to handle multiple tasks
Previous Experience:
- Preferred: have at least 4 years of relevant supply management or project management experience
- Experience negotiating and managing many supplier contracts concurrently
Certifications:
- Professional certifications preferred e.g. ,IPMP, CPSM, CIPS, C.P.M., or evidence of continued professional growth
Targeted Competencies
- Leading and inspiring others
- Personal flexibility
- Independent worker, self-starter
- Organizational savvy
- Innovativeness
- Effective Communication & presentation skills
- Decision making & crisis management
- Business Influence, interviewing and active listening
- Knowledge of effective supplier risk management techniques
- Contract negotiation
- Strategic sourcing
Work Environment: Hybrid -Tuesdays and Thursdays are in office but office is open every day if in office is preferred.
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.
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