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Sr. Sourcing Associate – Indirect
| Company | LinkedIn |
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| Location | Atlanta, GA, USA |
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| Salary | $84000 – $137000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain, Finance or related field
- 2+ years’ experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or data analytics
- Experience with sourcing software and contracting tools (e.g. Coupa, Zip, Contract Lifecycle Management System (CLM) and Oracle)
Responsibilities
- Solid understanding and ability to communicate sourcing processes and practices with limited guidance for assigned sourcing requests
- Draft and review contracts and gain hands on negotiation experience with supervision
- Develop supplier business review documents for assigned categories and lead supplier discussions
- Actively participate in cross-functional teams (inside and outside Global Strategic Sourcing as supported by leadership)
- Provides financial and/or market insights and guidance that aids the business in making informed decisions about a supplier’s product and/or service
- Conducts detailed cost analysis, proficient in using analytical tools and software for sourcing activities and financial evaluation
- Support category managers with contract due diligence including, but not limited to supplier follow-up requests, onboarding activities, and partner team support
- Serve as a liaison between internal partner teams and managing ad hoc requests as directed by a category manager
- Conduct market research and identify key trends and provide insights to category teams as directed by manager
- Draft RF(x) documents with limited supervision from category manager for specified category
- Be a champion for change that can act decisively to drive decisions, while demonstrating agility to support the evolution of business needs
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Experience in strategic sourcing within a specific industry (e.g. technology or consulting)
- Excellent communication, analytical, leadership and negotiating skills
- Experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools
- Collaborative and successful in internal & external relationship development
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
