Our Client  is seeking a Sourcing Specialist ..This position executes the sourcing process for assigned business areas and administers policies and programs directed towards providing contracted services and materials; prepares simple sourcing agreements containing limited changes to standard terms and conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Execute the sourcing process for assigned areas; Interaction with assigned operating business units, legal experts, and ISC personnel; External interaction with the supplier community and industry analysts
• Analyzes responses to simple bid requests including the ability to distill commercial differences and bring forward succinct recommendations for assistance in selecting the appropriate supplier for contract award
• Conducts simple negotiations successfully
• Lead and/or participate on sourcing project teams
• Recommend and communicate sourcing strategy, progress and results to supervision and ISC management
• Develop and maintain relationships with business units and suppliers
• Conducts industry analysis and evaluates supplier performance
• Provide market data to support supplier selection, qualification and on-going performance management
• Drive down the total cost of ownership
• Participate in sourcing data analysis, forecasting and planning
• Develop new sources of supply and monitor ongoing supplier performance
• Assists in managing the external spend
• Conduct business dealings with the highest level of integrity and regard for corporate guidelines, legal and environmental regulations