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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in sourcing strategies, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiation, with a strong focus on cost optimization and quality assurance. Proven ability to analyze data for decision-making and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Sourcing Strategies DevelopmentSupplier Relationship ManagementContract NegotiationMarket ResearchData Analysis
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Procurement PrinciplesSupplier Qualification AssessmentsCost AnalysisKPI TrackingContract Management
Soft Skills
Negotiation SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving AbilitiesTime Management Skills
Industry Keywords
Supply ChainPurchasingVendor ManagementFinancial Stability AssessmentRegulatory Compliance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Collaborate with Operations to understand sourcing needs and requirements
- Conduct market research to identify and evaluate potential suppliers and vendors
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery
- Request quotes, negotiate pricing and terms, and evaluate supplier proposals
- Perform supplier qualification assessments covering financial stability, capacity, quality systems, and regulatory compliance
- Manage supplier relationships, resolve issues, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement
- Align sourcing activities with internal stakeholder objectives and project timelines
- Track supplier KPIs and engage management to drive accountability and improvements
- Support contract management, including reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts, terms, and conditions
Requirements
What you’ll need- A minimum of a bachelor's degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E5 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant ranking
- In lieu of a degree or military equivalence, at least 8 years of relevant working experience will be considered
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience
- Ability to work legally in the United States
- No visa sponsorship/support is available, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process
- Degree discipline in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering or related field preferred
- Proven experience as a Sourcing Specialist, Procurement Specialist, or similar role preferred
- Understanding of procurement and sourcing principles, processes, and best practices
- Negotiation and communication skills for supplier and stakeholder relationships
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities, including data interpretation and cost analysis
- Organizational and time management skills
- Familiarity with contract management and experience reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with flexibility and adaptability
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity
- Benefits and programs supporting physical, mental, financial, and social well-being
- Competitive retirement program, including company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources
- Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location)
- Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only)
- Robust medical and life insurance packages
- Travel insurance available in certain countries/locations
- Training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team building
- Role-based workplace flexibility
- Competitive yearly vacation allowance
- Paid time off for new parents, including adoptive and foster parents
- Paid time off to care for sick or injured family members
- Paid time off for volunteering and Employee Resource Group participation
- Wellbeing Portal
- On-site fitness facilities (availability varies depending on location)
- Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more
- Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
- Meal subsidies/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
- Carbon-neutral transportation incentives, e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)