Sourcing Specialist, Diagnostics Direct Procurement

We are looking for Sourcing Specialist, Diagnostics Direct Procurement for our client in Indianapolis IN

Job Title: Sourcing Specialist, Diagnostics Direct Procurement

Job Location: Indianapolis IN

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Requirement/Must Have:

• University degree, with a business-related degree, preferably a post-graduate business qualification.
• 3+ years of procurement experience, including basic contracting, business enterprise systems, and spot buying.
• Experience or demonstrated understanding in supporting cost reduction and value improvement programs.
• Experience in operational excellence or continuous improvement methodologies as well as experience in Life Sciences are a plus.
• Experience with enterprise systems and procure-to-pay tools and eSourcing tools is desired.

Responsibilities:

• Focuses on supplier management, escalations, master data management, cost savings, and continuous improvement.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with SAP or other ERP software.
• Keen analytical acumen.
• Proven success in proactively managing deliverables to ensure timely completion.

Skills:

• Understands and frequently uses quantitative and/or qualitative data to drive decisions.
• Identifies risks to support statements or hypotheses.
• Works independently to develop and implement a negotiation plan/strategy.
• Good communication skills and demonstrated understanding of translating business requirements into procurement specifications with customer service in mind.
• Tailors messages and communications appropriately with limited supervision to ensure understanding.
• Contributes to meetings and team presentations/briefings and asks appropriate questions to gather information.
• Basic level of proficiency in business enterprise tools and understanding of the end-to-end procurement process.
• SAP experience required.