Saks - Strategic Sourcing Specialist

You will report to a Manager, Strategic Sourcing.

Role Description :

• Simultaneously Lead indirect sourcing initiatives for IT, driving strategic improvements, and delivering on operational targets, savings goals, and business strategies
• Conduct total cost modeling and sensitivity / scenario analysis to help stakeholders understand trade-offs and benefits to multiple outcomes
• Assist with the analysis and planning for various components of indirect spend categories to ensure operational success and results
• Use sourcing tools to support departmental efforts to refine and improve procurement processes and policies
• Develop and manage relationships with business stakeholders and provide regular project status updates
• Partner with multiple corporate functions (Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting, Legal, etc.) as part of your sourcing projects and related activities
• Review, revise, and negotiate contract language
• Assist in the development and management of the contract renewal process
• Participate in supplier relationship activities (regular business reviews, vendor score carding, etc.)
• You will own sourcing projects and work with your Director to bring them to completion

Required Qualifications (Minimum Requirements) :

• Bachelor's degree preferably in supply chain management, engineering, or business
• 3+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing
• Demonstrated capabilities of leading sourcing projects, contract negotiations and authoring, and driving savings / value
• Ability to build relationships through verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience coordinating teams and collecting insights

(ref : iimjobs.com)