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Sourcing Specialist III

  • Location: Richmond, 77007
  • Compensation: $54-56/hr per hour
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted 15 days ago

  • Expiration Date: 16 February 2052
  • Job Ref: 23807

Summary 

Per Se Group is looking for a Sourcing Specialist to join our team. This position will be part of an operational procurement center that provides support for fulfilling purchase requests and managing purchase activities with business requisitioners and suppliers. The group will work in a team environment to efficiently respond to requests and coordinate sourcing activities with the strategic sourcing group as required. As a Sourcing Specialist, this person will provide coaching and mentoring to other procurement specialists and help balance the transactional workload and project responsibilities across the team. A Sourcing Specialist will support complex purchase requests and project-related initiatives. 

Responsibilities 

  • Process purchase requisitions for materials and services into purchase orders with qualified sources of supply and competitive pricing 

  • Research potential sources of supply and conducts requests for quotes and pricing to comply with the appropriate supply chain policies 

  • Engage and communicate with suppliers, as required, as part of the RFQ, selection and PO fulfillment process 

  • Coordinates with strategic sourcing organization to provide information related to strategic agreements and identify potential bid event opportunities 

  • Collaborates with requisitioners and suppliers to ensure effective communications and understanding of purchasing needs, supplier capabilities and fulfillment activities 

  • Collaborates with business unit to monitor and report savings and other key performance information 

  • Engages suppliers on delivery confirmations, performance, and invoice processing activities to address any delays or issues with the procure-to-pay process 

Preferred Skills and Expertise? 

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, or Engineering fields 

  • 5-7 years of sourcing experience related to areas of Generation, Retail, or Corporate 

  • 1 + years working with SAP applications 

  • Institute for Supply Management (ISM) qualification for Certified Professional in Supply Management CPSM) preferred 

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