Saint Paul , Minnesota
|Hybrid
|Contract
Saint Paul, Minnesota
|Hybrid
|Contract
Join our team as an Indirect Sourcing Analyst, where you'll play a pivotal role in optimizing procurement processes and managing supplier relationships to drive cost savings and operational efficiency. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to collaborate across various organizational levels and regions.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and enhance sourcing processes to streamline operations and reduce costs.
- Evaluate procurement systems and vendor agreements to identify inefficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.
- Negotiate with vendors to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms.
- Manage requests for proposals and oversee bidding processes.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality service and products.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to align sourced products and services with business needs.
- Review and amend software or service renewals, amendments, and purchase orders.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies, focusing on supplier management and productivity.
- Conduct industry benchmark studies to ensure high-quality, cost-effective solutions.
- Function as a procurement liaison for new product launches, managing sourcing activities to meet project goals.
Skills
- Strong analytical skills to assess and improve procurement processes.
- Excellent negotiation skills to secure competitive pricing and terms.
- Ability to manage supplier relationships and ensure quality service.
- Proficiency in managing requests for proposals and bidding processes.
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders across various levels and regions.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in conducting industry benchmark studies for cost analysis.
- Familiarity with procurement systems and vendor agreements.
- Experience in managing sourcing activities for new product launches.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our team.
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