Sourcing Specialist - Direct Procurement

Job Title: Sourcing Specialist, Direct Procurement

Location: Tucson, AZ (split time between Marana site and Oro Valley site)

Contract Duration: 12+ months

Interview Process:

• Round 1: Phone/Video interview with Hiring Manager
• Round 2: Onsite panel interview
• Round 3: Video interview with Director

The Opportunity:

--Responsible for executing Direct Procurement Operations activities, ensuring alignment with Category Management strategies

--Focuses on supplier management, escalations, master data management, cost savings, and continuous improvement

Top Skills:

Sourcing, Direct Procurement, SAP, Cost Analysis, Negotiations

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree required (preferably in Business or a related field)
• Strong experience in strategic sourcing and procurement
• Solid understanding of procurement lifecycle and direct procurement operations
• Ability to:
• Review and analyze vendor quotes
• Perform cost analysis
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies
• Lead supplier negotiations
• Experience working with SAP or other ERP systems
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to understand:
• Sourcing strategies
• Tactical buying processes
• Comfortable working onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Skills & Abilities:

--Understands and frequently uses quantitative and / or qualitative data to drive decisions

--Identifies risks to support statements or hypotheses

--Works independently to develop and implement a negotiation plan / strategy (May need assistance in leading complex or challenging negotiations)

--Good communication skills and demonstrated understanding of translating business requirements into procurement specifications with customer service in mind

--Tailors messages and communications appropriately with limited supervision to ensure understanding

--Contributes to meetings and team presentations/briefings and asks appropriate questions to gather information

--Basic level of proficiency in business enterprise tools and understanding of the end-to-end procurement process