Senior Strategic Procurement Analyst – Sourcing & Contracts Management - SSPA

Duration: 6 Months

Responsibilities:

• The selected candidate will provide expert procurement support for outsourced services

• In addition, this resource will manage efforts in sourcing and procurement, develop implementation plans to drive proposed changes in procurement create/plan sourcing initiatives as well as effectively perform analysis and/or lead teams to conduct analysis depending on project scope
• The resource will also review, negotiate, and manage contract execution and filing
• The resource will work closely with the Procurement team and other internal stakeholders and their suppliers to review and negotiate contracts and establish purchase orders
• They will work within the team to develop and manage a procurement schedule that will enable the work to be completed based upon funding availability and planned durations
• Works effectively with team and maintain communications throughout the procurement process with Program Manager and Procurement team. 70-75% of your day will be spent managing day to day operations (sourcing, PO's, quote/cost verifications, quotes/RFQ's & RFP's, purchasing/analysis and other reporting, strategic sourcing, invoicing & contracts)
• The remaining time will be spent performing analytics and strategic initiatives, process improvements, preparing documents, and use of Adobe Sign
• Client is an extremely Dynamic environment and they really focus on talent and strategic thinking skills
• On the job training is taken seriously. Client values and encourages the diversity of thoughts
• Client has a tremendous mission in serving patients
• This role indirectly supports this mission.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree is required; A Masters preferred in business, accounting, engineering, supply chain. 3-5 years of experience with Masters. 7 + years with Bachelors.
• Resource should show demonstration of analytical experience, stakeholder & supplier management, purchasing/analysis and other reporting, strategic sourcing, invoicing. Experience working with all levels of all departments/groups/teams in and outside of the organization
• You are comfortable representing your company to another company through strong communication, negotiation, and leadership ability. You are extremely comfortable with significant leadership interaction. Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with stakeholder management and cross functional team experience.
• This position requires agility and speed. Someone who is good at what they do and has a firm grasp on the role; someone who can get in, get out and get the job done with little to no guidance.
• You should be technology proficient and be able to learn new systems quickly!
• You must also have a desire to close out tasks and move forward with the next task quickly and efficiently without sacrificing quality.

TOP 9 MUST HAVE'S:

• Contract experience
• Experience managing/redlining/negotiating contracts.
• Data analytical skills
• Proven experience in applying well-developed problem solving skills (quantitative, conceptual, analytical)
• Presentation skills (both with the ability to create flawless presentations using PowerPoint software & also having the ability, tenacity and confidence to present to peers and upper leadership/stakeholders.
• Resource should have prior procurement experience (sourcing, PO's, quote/cost verifications, quotes/RFQ's & RFP's, purchasing/analysis and other reporting, strategic sourcing, invoicing.)

Nice to have experience/skills are as follows:

• In addition to proficiency with the use of personal computers and business software - Microsoft Office, resource should have Advanced Excel skills for activities such as Macros, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP's. In addition, SAP e-sourcing, SAP Ariba, Power BI and top-notch PowerPoint skill
• Resource should also have strong Project Management & coordination skills. Resource should be able to balance multiple priorities at once and meet aggressive timelines.
• Must demonstrate extremely professional demeanor. 8 – Detail oriented. 9 – Independent thinker.

• You are a very motivated, well-spoken & collaborative forward thinker.
• You are a responsible, multi-tasker by nature. You thrive in fast-paced environments and have no problem adapting to your surroundings
• You are extremely detail-oriented and you have great, new ideas to share.
• You command attention when speaking with your strong communication style and problem solving skills
• You are very client focused and comfortable with client/customer facing work and interaction; with strong communication, negotiation, and leadership ability.
• You have solid skills and need little to no guidance.
• You are a solid team player who is also an independent, creative & forward thinker.
• Customer focused.
• You have a very high EQ;
• You know your strengths and take full advantage of them!