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Insight Global Strategic Sourcing Specialist in Houston, Texas

Job Description

A major utilites client of Insight Global's is looking for a Sourcing Specialist to join their procurement team. As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will manage the strategic category management for electric utility categories while being responsible for the integration of internal business unit initiatives, strategy, and business direction. This individual will lead and cultivate strategic partnerships with the business unit and vendors in order to create value by assessing business requirements, advancing business objectives and developing strategic plans for ongoing sourcing needs.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .

   

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Skills and Requirements

* 4+ years of experience Sourcing Specialist/strategic sourcing experience in supply chain

* Experience in contract negotiation, redlining contracts, and vendor relations

* Experience evaluating bids and managing bids

* Experience with demand planning & analysis

* Experience with market analysis/market intelligence and related tools

* Experience managing Tender Packages (RFQs, RFIs, RFPs)

* High level SAP experience

* Professional communication capable of interfacing with CXOs and VPs * COUPA experience

* Track record for process improvement/efficiency and cost savings

* Utilities experience null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.

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