Source to Contract Associate - Procurement Services
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JobgetherProcurement Services
United StatesFull-TimeMiddle
Salary$75,000–$90,000 annually
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Job Details
- Experience
- 2–3 years
- Required Skills
- Project ManagementMicrosoft ExcelSaaS
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in procurement, business, supply chain, operations, or a related discipline.
- 2–3 years of professional experience in procurement, sourcing, operations, supply chain, or a closely related field.
- Strong understanding of sourcing methodologies, eSourcing processes, RFx development, supplier management, and procurement project execution.
- Experience using eSourcing platforms such as Ariba, Procuri, Iasta, Zycus, or ERP-based sourcing modules; familiarity with Claude is preferred.
- Experience or working knowledge of software, SaaS, professional services, technology, or corporate services sourcing and enterprise licensing negotiations.
- Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and other functions used to analyze, organize, and present procurement data.
- Ability to synthesize complex information, draw meaningful conclusions, and develop recommendations aligned with client objectives.
- Strong project management capabilities, including planning, time management, multitasking, milestone tracking, and critical-path management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage approximately 5–12 sourcing projects simultaneously, ranging from straightforward to complex initiatives, with appropriate independence and accountability.
- Validate sourcing requests, assess requirements, identify information gaps, and communicate with requesters to obtain the details needed to launch projects successfully.
- Lead sourcing activities from start to finish, including spend analysis, market research, supplier discovery, RFx development and management, reverse auctions, negotiations, and bid analysis.
- Execute sourcing and contract activities across technology, SaaS, software licensing, professional services, and corporate services categories.
- Develop sourcing packages, publish opportunities to qualified suppliers, monitor supplier participation, and provide guidance on sourcing processes and milestones.
- Conduct supplier orientation and training while maintaining clear communication throughout the sourcing process.
- Analyze supplier proposals in depth, facilitate supplier evaluations, synthesize findings, and prepare concise recommendations and presentations for client stakeholders.
- Collaborate with client category managers and subject matter experts to determine sourcing strategies, methodologies, and project approaches.
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation, timelines, status updates, and other sourcing records.
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