Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Title: Strategic Sourcing Specialist IIDuration: 6 monthsWork Location: Indianapolis, IN - Hybrid, 2 days in officePay Rate: $35 - $37hr on W2Description:This position will be responsible for providing data and analysis for projects including: program initiatives, detailed and quantitative analysis, recommendations, request for proposal creation, purchase requisition and purchase order review and approvals, vendor selection and consolidation, program pilots, implementation, stabilization, measurement and tracking, and program communication. Will support these programs on a day-to-day basis.Responsibilities:Directs and performs data collection and management, conducts performance trending and data analyses, produces management reports, makes decisions to address problems and issues, and provides broad support for assigned categories.Creates presentations and related communication to highlight summary programproject results to key internal and external stakeholders.Responsible for preparing ad hoc analysis of program results, including areas of risk, action items needed, key opportunities for improvement, etc.Manages vendor relationships and day-to-day program functions ensuring desired Property Operations outcomes and goals are met.Serves as a go-to liaison for internal customers and external vendors to resolve large-scale or complex requests, questions, issues, etc.Suggests process improvements that result in better visibility and more effective management of resources andor reduced costs and directly implements those recommendations.Assist category managers with purchase requisitions and purchase order reviews and approvals using internal approval applications.Requirements:A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent work experience) is required, with an emphasis in business. knowledge of Real Estate and other related functionsDesired 2-5 years of previous professional experience in sourcingprocurement, analytical, operational, or property management roles.The position is multifaceted, requiring a high degree of flexibility, intuitiveness, conceptual thought processes, and exemplary organizational skills to support numerous existing projects and new business initiatives.Analytical skills are necessary, with proficiency in Excel, and Google and have the ability to quickly master additional data collection and data management software.

Created: 2024-10-28