Sourcing Specialist-Level 1 - Associate

Description

Executes the sourcing process for assigned business areas, including procurement, contract negotiations, supplier evaluations, and compliance with company policies. Develops and administers sourcing agreements and procurement strategies to drive cost efficiency, ensure supplier performance, and maintain regulatory compliance. Leads and participates in sourcing projects, manages external spend, and ensures adherence to corporate guidelines, legal standards, and environmental regulations. Oversees the acquisition, distribution, and tracking of project materials, ensuring availability aligns with schedules and operational needs.

Education:

Undergraduate degree preferred in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.

• Assist in executing the sourcing process for assigned areas.
• Support bid analysis, supplier selection, and contract award recommendations.
• Conduct simple negotiations and execute purchase orders.
• Work with business units and suppliers to ensure smooth procurement operations.
• Maintain sourcing data and track supplier performance.

• Create purchase orders (POs) accurately and in a timely manner.
• Manage and maintain existing POs, including updates, confirmations, and issue resolution.
• Support special projects such as:
  • Identifying and resolving past due purchase orders
  • Data cleanup and validation activities
  • Preparing the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system for the transition to GEP
• Collaborate with internal teams (procurement, planning, finance, suppliers) to ensure smooth purchasing workflows.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support audits and reporting.
• Assist with process improvements and standardization efforts across the supply chain function.

• Experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, or related operations.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (sorting, filtering, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with ERP, SRM, or procurement systems.

• Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools.
• Familiarity with GEP or similar procurement platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

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