Strategic Sourcing Consultant

The Strategic Sourcing Consultant will be responsible for supporting Procurement. Responsible for the execution and implementation of traditional, less complex sub-category sourcing strategies and ad-hoc sourcing.

Responsibilities

Supporting Procurement; Responsible for the execution and implementation of traditional, less complex sub-category sourcing strategies and ad-hoc sourcing; Executes standardized strategic sourcing processes for vision, dental and other Medicare and Medicaid product suppliers; Builds and maintains strong working relationships with internal customers and key suppliers for sub-categories; Focuses on cost savings. Participates in cross-enterprise commodity teams for sub-categories and aggressively tracks and improves non-compliance preferred supplier(s); Participates in fact-based negotiations and executes contracts utilizing approved terms and conditions; Implements sourcing recommendations and develops and manages e-procurement catalog content; Aggressively monitors, tracks and reports supplier compliance and performance benefits

Requirements

Requires a BA/BS; 5 years of experience in sourcing/supplier selection with at least 3 years’ experience with negotiation of pricing and contract terms and conditions; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Nice to have

MBA preferred; CPM preferred; Dental and/or vision contracting experience in Medicaid or Medicare strongly preferred; Ariba experience preferred; iCertis experience preferred; ServiceNow experience preferred; MS Office experience preferred; intermediate Excel experience strongly preferred

Benefits

comprehensive benefits package; incentive and recognition programs; equity stock purchase; 401k contribution; merit increases; paid holidays; Paid Time Off; incentive bonus programs; medical, dental, vision; short and long term disability benefits; 401(k) + match; stock purchase plan; life insurance; wellness programs; financial education resources