Sourcing Specialist at BGIS Careers

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

85000.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sourcing Planning, Strategy Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Category Management, Risk Mitigation, Supplier Relationship Management, Competitive Bidding, Negotiation, Performance Metrics, Contract Management, Vendor Qualification, Cost Savings, Category Knowledge, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Interpersonal Skills

Industry

Facilities Services

Description

BGIS is currently seeking a Sourcing Specialist to join the team in Nationwide, US. The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for identifying the sourcing needs of clients, developing supplier relationships, utilizing strategic approaches, and obtaining competitive bids. The Sourcing Specialist demonstrates BGIS values in communication with clients and team members. Key Duties and Responsibilities Sourcing Planning and Strategy Engage stakeholders to understand business requirement. Develop and recommend category plans for manager review. Implement category plan. Develop and recommend sourcing strategies that maximize value and mitigate risks to the company and its clients. Implement sourcing strategy. Review and measure the effectiveness of the strategy. Contribute to the completion of other key initiatives as assigned. Supplier Activities Develop and maintain effective relationships with suppliers. Execute end-to-end competitive bid process for assigned categories. Negotiate with suppliers to secure optimum cost and maximum value. Identify and implement performance metrics to measure supplier performance. Measure and manage supplier performance. Report on supplier sustainability and performance for assigned categories. Negotiate, develop, implement, amend, and monitor supplier contractual agreements. Best Practices Focus Complete vendor qualification, review and approve vendor set up and vendor information changes. Perform opportunities assessment activities and facilitates leverage across all client accounts. Review and approve purchase orders. Achieve improvements in operational efficiencies and cost savings as a result. Maintain in-depth and current category knowledge as well as knowledge of strategic sourcing best practices and industry trends. Provide category and strategic sourcing subject matter expertise. Knowledge and Skills Bachelor’s Degree, professional certification, or equivalent work experience. Minimum of 2 years performing job duties in a similar role. Proactive and positive client service orientation. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Maintains current knowledge of strategic sourcing requirements and practices. Ability to develop and execute category management strategies and plans. Collaborative approach and team spirit to build and manage relationships with various stakeholders. Advanced influence, persuasion, and negotiation skills demonstrating emotionally intelligence. Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Aptitude to develop and execute supplier contract agreements. Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills. High degree of integrity, business ethics, and accountability. Tenacity to overcome challenges and deliver on commitments. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Quick learner in navigating proprietary databases. Physical Demands and Work Environment To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, absent undue hardship. Ability and willingness to travel. Current valid driver’s license and ability to provide personal transportation for meetings and job visits away from the office with reimbursement. Visit us online at https://www.bgis.com/us/careers.htm for more information. The salary range for this position in the US is $70k-85k. A candidate’s salary offer is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certifications, licenses, and location. BGIS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, health savings account, flexible spending account (both healthcare and dependent), 401(k) with a Company match, Paid Time Off, paid company holidays, short term and long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, gym membership discount and team member referral bonus. Our company culture includes a robust mix of sound business practices and employee initiatives that promote personal and professional development, work/life balance, health and wellness and community involvement. The Company is an equal opportunity employer. We believe every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, or Veteran or military status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law in the relevant jurisdiction. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. BGIS is committed to strengthening our diversity through recruiting and retaining minority and women professionals from all backgrounds. Our commitment is consistent with our recognition that it is the outstanding people within BGIS who the source of our strength has always been. We recognize that promoting diversity is an integral component of our continuing quest for organizational excellence. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity. Anyone with questions or concerns regarding Equal Employment Opportunity should contact their direct supervisor or the Human Resources Department without fear of retaliation of any kind. #LI-JV1 #LI-Remote

Responsibilities

The Sourcing Specialist is tasked with identifying client sourcing needs, developing supplier relationships, and utilizing strategic approaches to obtain competitive bids. Key duties involve developing and implementing sourcing strategies, executing the end-to-end competitive bid process, and negotiating contracts for optimum cost and value.