Sourcing specialist
Core
Monitoring and pursuing tactical and strategic initiatives in supplier management, commodities, and vendor relationships to track product costs and recommend actions to leadership.
Role type
Sourcing specialist
Builds
Strategic supplier partnerships and optimized buying sources
Domain
Life sciences supply chain and procurement
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Market scanning, supplier selection and auditing, negotiation, contract handling, project management, supplier relationship management, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
SAP system maintenance, logistics system setup, quality improvement processes
Technologies
SAP
Responsibilities
Conduct market scans to identify and select potential suppliers; negotiate optimal pricing, payment terms, delivery, and quality; handle supplier contracts and follow-up; manage routine case inquiries; participate in project management teams; organize supplier evaluations with cross-functional teams; prepare periodic sourcing reports.
Seniority
Individual contributor, limited supervision