Lead - Sourcing & Procurement

As a Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Specialist at the company, your primary responsibility will be to lead and deliver enterprise-wide procurement and cost optimization opportunities. You will be focused on capturing cost reductions on the company's expenditures for indirect goods and services. Additionally, you will be assisting the Director of Global Procurement with procurement strategy, processes, and execution. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the planning and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives for prioritized indirect spend categories within Corporate Services, including IT Hardware & Software, Facility Services, HR Recruiting, Contingent Labor, Background & Drug Screening, Office Supplies, and Travel. - Develop category specifications requirements and related scope of work aligned with business requirements and Global Procurement strategy. - Conduct data gathering, spend analytics, and utilize market intelligence to develop business cases and total cost of ownership models. - Lead evaluations through the development of RFQ, RFI, and RFPs, and participate in negotiations. - Develop negotiation strategies based on supplier proposals and spend/RFP analysis. - Manage the supplier selection process and provide data and recommendations for informed selection decisions. - Identify continuous improvement initiatives such as demand management and process improvements. - Monitor supply market and identify opportunities resulting from new product offerings or market shifts. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Supply Management. - Minimum of 3 to 5 years of strong category and general procurement experience. - Experience leading all stages of a structured strategic sourcing process for indirect spend categories. - Knowledge of contract fundamentals. - Excellent math, analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills. - Demonstrated ability to work with suppliers. - Strong relationship management experience. - Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. - Ability to drive projects with a sense of urgency and perform in a fast-paced organization. - Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and knowledge of Procurement tools. - Ability to interact with all levels of Management. - Ability and willingness to work flexible hours.,