What you get to do in this role:

Negotiation & Contract Management:

·       Support and lead negotiation of contracts with suppliers, ensuring favorable pricing, delivery, and service levels.

·       Assist in managing vendor contracts and agreements, ensuring compliance with terms and performance metrics.

·       Data Analysis & Reporting:

·       Analyze procurement data to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and supply chain risks.

·       Prepare and present regular reports and dashboards to stakeholders, highlighting key sourcing metrics, supplier performance, and cost savings.

·       Collaboration & Communication:

·       Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.

·       Communicate sourcing strategies and initiatives to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations for decision-making.

·       Compliance & Ethical Standards:

·       Ensure all sourcing activities comply with company policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards.

·       Assist in the development and implementation of sustainable sourcing practices.

In order to qualify for and be successful in this role, you should have:

• 2+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement. Experience in Marketing or Professional Services is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, or similar platforms).
• Knowledge of procurement processes, contract negotiation, and supplier management.
• Familiarity with cost modeling, sourcing strategies, and market trends.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers at a high speeds.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with Marketing and/or Professional Services in a procurement environment is a plus
• Certification in supply chain management or procurement (e.g., CPSM, CPSD, or CIPS).
• Experience with RFx Tools
• Knowledge of supplier diversity and sustainability practices.
• Key Competencies:
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze large datasets, identify trends, and derive actionable insights.
• Negotiation Skills: Strong ability to negotiate favorable terms with suppliers and manage vendor relationships.
• Problem-Solving: Creative and proactive approach to solving complex sourcing and procurement challenges.
• Attention to Detail: High level of precision and thoroughness in managing sourcing processes.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex data in a clear, concise manner.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and build relationships across departments and with external stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field is a plus.

Managers Note:

• • Based on the job description, what are the must have non-negotiable items that a candidate must have to be successful in this role?  

    • Negotiation & Contract Management: Support and lead negotiation of contracts with suppliers, ensuring favorable pricing, delivery, and service levels.

    • Analyze procurement data to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and supply chain risks.
    • Ensure all sourcing activities comply with company policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards.
    • Knowledge of procurement processes, contract negotiation, and supplier management.
    • Familiarity with cost modeling, sourcing strategies, and market trends.
    • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers at a high speeds.
  • What backgrounds/skills can we be more flexible with that can be learned on the job?  
    • Assist in managing vendor contracts and agreements, ensuring compliance with terms and performance metrics.
    • Prepare and present regular reports and dashboards to stakeholders, highlighting key sourcing metrics, supplier performance, and cost savings.
    • Communicate sourcing strategies and initiatives to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations for decision-making.
    •  Assist in the development and implementation of sustainable sourcing practices.
    • Knowledge of supplier diversity and sustainability practices.
  • Does this position require to sit onsite or travel?  No
  • Does this person have to work in a specific time zone? (e.g. - If a person on the East Coast can work PST, is that ok?)  Some flexibility in time zone, subtle as you provided.
  • Does this position have the opportunity to extend beyond the initial contract or convert to FTE?  There is always a possibility, but this is a contract position.
  • Is there a specific laptop that needs to be used for this role (i.e. - Mac or Windows)?  Contractor choice.
  • Is there anyone else from your team that you'd like to add to support reviewing resumes and setting up interviews?  Michael Bungate, Melissa Geddie, Raymond Wong and Sara Kayser