Senior Sourcing Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Provide support to the NSC Procurement Department for Eurofins companies located in North America.

• Report to a Category Manager, enhancing processes and implementing new category strategies.

• Manage assigned categories from start to finish, which includes project identification, sourcing leadership, and prioritization.

• Oversee savings initiatives and deliver value through cost-saving measures.

• Lead and integrate spend portfolios associated with mergers, acquisitions, and subsequent activities.

• Develop project pipelines and direct RFI/RFQ sourcing processes in collaboration with technical experts.

• Negotiate with suppliers while managing supplier selection, contracting, and performance evaluation.

• Cultivate stakeholder relationships, including senior leaders from legal entities and internal business partners.

• Spearhead change management and the adoption of sourcing practices, processes, and tools.

• Conduct market research and perform assessments related to cost and risk management.

• Analyze spending, trends, savings opportunities, and total cost of ownership utilizing Excel.

• Prepare management reports and presentations, effectively communicating key insights.

• Incorporate measures for supplier diversity, sustainability, cash-flow enhancement, automation, and digitization.

• Ensure adherence to and enforcement of commodity and contracting strategies.

• Promote alignment of sourcing processes through project management.

• Establish relationships with external suppliers and serve as the Purchasing Business Partner for designated legal entities.

• Review Purchase Order requisitions in Coupa to guarantee best-value sourcing.

• Manage the e-catalogue and ensure pricing compliance within the procurement tool.

• Lead sourcing and operational purchasing efforts.

• Provide coaching or training to Sourcing Specialists and Associates.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3-4 years of experience in Purchasing or a related field is required.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Sciences, or a related discipline is preferred.

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. indefinitely without sponsorship.

• Proficiency in Excel, including experience with pivot tables and standard functions.

• Familiarity with Coupa Source-to-Pay is advantageous but not essential.

• Outstanding interpersonal abilities coupled with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Capacity to work independently and demonstrate self-directed learning.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to the needs of the Purchasing department, customers, and the business.

• Capability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.

• Knowledge of legal and contractual matters, as well as contract negotiation skills.

• Ability to mentor or train Sourcing Specialists and Associates.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive full-time benefits, including medical coverage, dental, and vision options.

• Life and disability insurance.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• Paid vacation and holidays.

• Option for remote work.