Full-Time

Sourcing Specialist II

Posted on 11/27/2024

WGU

WGU

Compensation Overview

$73k - $109.4kAnnually

+ Bonus

Mid, Senior

Raleigh, NC, USA

Position will start remote but transition to in-office in Raleigh, NC by mid-2026.

Category
Human Resources
People & HR
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • 5+ years of procurement, vendor engagement, and sourcing experience.
Responsibilities
  • Negotiates contracts, terms/pricing; ensures best prices and services are obtained in assigned areas of responsibilities.
  • Leads lower dollar threshold sourcing projects (RFx’s).
  • Facilitates discovery discussions with vendors including initial capabilities presentations.
  • Monitors current market to ensure competitive pricing.
  • Identifies and delivers cost savings to meet department goals.
  • Recognizes and informs management of purchasing / supply issues and provides recommendations.
  • Identifies adverse trends, minimizes risk, and recommends improvement.
  • Assists with forecasting and trend analysis to effectively predict business needs.
  • Assists in developing policies and procedures in the areas of procurement and asset control.
  • Recognizes opportunities for improving processes.
  • Acts as back up for time sensitive contract discussions and stakeholder needs in the absence of Sourcing Specialist Supervisor and/or Sourcing Manager.
  • Administers purchasing systems as needed.
  • Sources new vendors and negotiates vendor terms, pricing.
  • Establishes relationships with internal stakeholders.
  • Shares knowledge with other Buyers and Vendor Engagement personnel related to procurement processes.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

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