Job Title:  Sourcing Lead         
Location:  Hybrid 
Duration:   6 Months   
Payrate: $55 - $60 Hourly    

 Job Description:

• Analyze procurement data including but not limited to cost analysis, benchmarking, spend analysis, and competitive bid information in order to drive maximum supplier return on investment 
• Manage supplier selection leveraging RFx tools to facilitate strategic sourcing and manage RFx timeline
• Build ongoing supplier relationships through use of supplier management best practices throughout negotiation, contracting, onboarding and renewal
• Develops annual sourcing and cost management plan with Manager, Sourcing and Supplier Management.
• Addresses the needs and issues of key business leaders across the organization in addition to gaining full support for sourcing/cost management initiatives
• Drives continuous procurementrelated process improvement across the enterprise
• Ensures inclusion of local and diverse suppliers in the sourcing process through active solicitation of suppliers through various chambers and organizations and active promotion of use of diverse and local suppliers with internal clients.
• Partners with internal clients to integrate procurement processes and policies into regular business practice
• Assists in the setting and implementation of overall strategic direction of commodity including areas for improvement and expansion.
• Assists the Sourcing Manager and or Director with other duties and special projects.