Sourcing Analyst II

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Job description

Genesis10 is seeking a Sourcing Analyst for a contract position with our client in Overland Park, KS.

Job Description:

• Responsible to support the sourcing process by assisting in market analysis, contracts and RFI/RFP development, and negotiations. Ensure sourcing processes and strategies align with company objectives.
• Serve as liaison between vendor and internal stakeholder to negotiate sourcing contracts in the best interest of the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily sourcing implementation activities and processes.
• Analyze current market trends and the forecasting of future trends under the guidance of senior staff.
• Analyze data to create spending reports.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors to support negotiations and supply chain management.
• Make sourcing decisions within established guidelines and parameters under the direction of management.
• Assist in composing and completing RFIs, RFPs, RFOs, and contracts.
• Participate in the development of purchasing guidelines that support company strategies and goals.
• Analyze research data and lead sourcing contract negotiations with vendors.
• Identify process improvements and potential saving opportunities.

Competencies:

• Adaptability - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.
• Building Trusting Relationships - Using appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships with customers and internal partners; interacting with others in a way that promotes openness and trust and gives them confidence in one's intentions.
• Collaborating - Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals.
• Communication - Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message, listening actively to others.
• Continuous Learning - Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.
• Initiating Action - Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.
• Work Standards - Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two (2) years' experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain management.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience using MS Office applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Demonstrated skills in negotiations and analytics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four (4) years' experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain management.
• Bachelor's Degree in business, supply chain management, or procurement.
• Experience with Source-to-Pay process.
• Experience in the trucking/transportation industry.
• Knowledge of procurement policies and practices.
• Experience with Oracle and Coupa applications.

Working Conditions:

• This job operates in a professional office environment indoors.
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

• The position requires the ability to spend long hours sitting or standing while using office equipment and computers.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as typing and keying.
• Occasional lifting, pushing/pulling, carrying of 10 lbs of supplies and materials is required.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply ASAP!

Genesis10 has been providing staffing services since 1999 and is recognized by Gartner as a Top IT Staffing firm in the U.S. and by Staffing Industry Analysts as an organization that "stands out for its sizeable operation, impressive achievements and as an industry leader in today's competitive and dynamic ecosystem.

Whether you are looking for contract, contract-to-hire, or permanent positions, let's connect today!

Benefits of working with Genesis10:
• Medical, Dental, HSA, 401k, etc are available.
• Bi-weekly payroll.
• Established consultant re-marketing program that provides meaningful and challenging on-going opportunities.
• Downtown parking allowance.
• Delivery Director for employee success and support.
• $1000 referral program with the opportunity to earn additional income.

About Genesis10:
Genesis10 is a Professional Technology Services Firm providing Staffing, Workforce Optimization and Domestic Outsourcing Solutions. If you are a high performing business or IT professional with solid, referenced experience, we want to meet you. Genesis10 recruiters and delivery professionals are highly accomplished career advocates, who get to know you beyond your resume to position you with the opportunities that fit your skills, experience and aspirations. We have benefit options to fit your needs and a support staff that works with you from placement throughout your engagement - project after project. To learn more about Genesis10 and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at "Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V" - provided by Dice