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Adecco is seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our client’s team in St. Louis, MO . In this critical role, you will be responsible for leading bid events (RFPs & RFIs) in the capital category of construction services. You will play a key part in identifying and developing strategies to create value and deliver speed to market through a prequalified and negotiated supply base. This role offers competitive compensation ( $25.00-$30.00/hour ) over a 6 month contract period.

Top reasons to work with Adecco:

• Weekly Pay

• Upskilling opportunities through the Adecco Aspire Academy

• Dedicated onboarding specialist to guide you from offer to start

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in sourcing, supply chain, technical/manufacturing, with a focus on eSourcing processes, negotiations, construction, category strategy, and supply agreement development.

• Proven ability to analyze complex data and present findings in a clear and concise manner.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

• Experience with SAP, Ariba (eSourcing), and Power BI is a plus.

• Understanding of multiple factory operations and database management is a plus.

• Contract negotiation experience is a plus.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and execute RFPs and RFIs related to local project needs in Land, Buildings, Services, and Equipment sourcing.

• Conduct comprehensive pre-qualification of contractors in alignment with the Vendor Qualification Process (S&IM).

• Manage the bidding process, summarize bids, and participate in award scenarios.

• Partner with factories, colleagues, and Engineering stakeholders, including Legal, to understand upcoming project requirements.

• Leverage market intelligence to identify cost-saving opportunities and develop strategic sourcing initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with all Procurement policies and procedures, and promote best practices across the organization.

• Apply project management principles to drive cross-functional teams in the efficient delivery of business objectives.

• Document and track cost savings using OSCAR and other tools.

• Support key Procurement KPIs related to ensuring supply and identifying alternative suppliers.

Pay Details: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.