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GEP Worldwide

Senior Sourcing Lead

GEP Worldwide, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224


About us

GEP is a diverse, creative team of people passionate about procurement. We invest ourselves entirely in our client’s success, creating strong collaborative relationships that deliver extraordinary value year after year. Our clients include market global leaders with far-flung international operations, Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises, leading government and public institutions.

Our work environment includes:

Wellness programs

Growth opportunities

International workforce

Are you one of us?

GEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to hiring and valuing a global diverse work team.

**Senior Sourcing Lead**

*Job Summary:*

As a Senior Sourcing Lead, you will utilize your sourcing expertise to lead strategic/tactical buying and Indirect category strategies at a Fortune-ranked company. You will partner with our internal team and client stakeholders to ensure we can meet project goals, mentoring and directing resources across our engagement.

Responsibilities:

Execute complex and strategic sourcing projects of categories/sub-categories, translating business requirements into clear statements of work, soliciting bids, and leading auctions.

Prepare negotiation scripts and negotiate with suppliers, make recommendations, help onboard, qualify, and contract with new vendors, and ensure compliance.

Apply and translate business expertise to breakthrough thinking that significantly impacts clients' long-term strategic positions.

Manage and optimize functional sourcing support activities while ensuring adherence to clients' corporate standards.

Engage with internal and external business partners to ensure that decisions are based on the broad scope of the organization.

Manage project allocation, support team members during kick-off meetings, and share best practices.

Monitor performance satisfaction, ensuring all SLAs are met and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

What you should bring:

Bachelor’s Degree required with a minimum of 8 years of experience in Sourcing and Procurement.

Specific category experience in Indirect (MRO, Capex, Logistics, IT & Professional Services, Marketing) preferred.

Advanced analytical, reporting, and presentation skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers/vendors.

Ability to multi-task and manage various procurement projects/tasks while partnering with stakeholders.

Proven success in team management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift

Holidays

Monday to Friday

Experience:

IT sourcing: 6 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Columbus, OH 43081 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Columbus, OH 43081: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbus, OH 43081

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