Our client is seeking a Sourcing & Procurement Advisor for a contract opportunity in Spring, TX.
Responsible for supporting IT Vendor Management Office in managing relationships with internal customers, procurement, and Contractor Services.
Contract Duration: 2+ Months
Required Skills & Experience
- Knowledge of best practices in sourcing processes
- Strong Leadership Skills, experience working in a global environment
- Strong analytical, interpersonal and problem solving skills
- Exhibited strength in the following skills: Negotiation, collaboration, influence, change management
- Demonstrated strength in presentation, verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work multiple projects simultaneously and manage changing targets and goals
- Strong coordination and facilitation skills
Desired Skills & Experience
- Client Organization structure, services & process knowledge
- In Depth knowledge of the Staffing/Sourcing Industry
- Detail-oriented with strong planning and organizational skills, focused on accurate and timely results
- Basic knowledge of managed service provider processes
What You Will Be Doing
Top 3 skill sets/technologies required for qualification
- Staffing Industry Knowledge
- IT knowledge
- Ability to work independently
Daily Responsibilities
- General
- Consults on IT contingent labor sourcing options, vendor capabilities, and vendor selection.
- Support in evaluating existing Sourcing processes and controls. Recommend and help implement changes as appropriate.
- Support in partnering with the correct sourcing models and support organizations (Procurement, etc.) to meet business needs.
- Works across various business lines to provide market insights / intelligence and ensure base sourcing guidelines are understood and utilized.
- Relationship Management
- Support in partnering with key contacts / customers, contingent labor regional managers, procurement, and other key stakeholders to ensure business needs are met.
- Ensures problem resolution is achieved without compromising relationships with the internal customers and any external suppliers or service providers.
- Contract Management
Understands how to create and apply various types of sourcing engagements such as SOWs, RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs in partnership with stakeholders.
