Sourcing & Procurement Advisor

Our client is seeking a Sourcing & Procurement Advisor for a contract opportunity in Spring, TX.

Responsible for supporting IT Vendor Management Office in managing relationships with internal customers, procurement, and Contractor Services.

Contract Duration: 2+ Months

Required Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of best practices in sourcing processes
• Strong Leadership Skills, experience working in a global environment
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and problem solving skills
• Exhibited strength in the following skills: Negotiation, collaboration, influence, change management
• Demonstrated strength in presentation, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work multiple projects simultaneously and manage changing targets and goals
• Strong coordination and facilitation skills

Desired Skills & Experience

• Client Organization structure, services & process knowledge
• In Depth knowledge of the Staffing/Sourcing Industry
• Detail-oriented with strong planning and organizational skills, focused on accurate and timely results
• Basic knowledge of managed service provider processes

What You Will Be Doing
Top 3 skill sets/technologies required for qualification

• Staffing Industry Knowledge
• IT knowledge
• Ability to work independently

Daily Responsibilities

• General
  • Consults on IT contingent labor sourcing options, vendor capabilities, and vendor selection.
  • Support in evaluating existing Sourcing processes and controls. Recommend and help implement changes as appropriate.
  • Support in partnering with the correct sourcing models and support organizations (Procurement, etc.) to meet business needs.
  • Works across various business lines to provide market insights / intelligence and ensure base sourcing guidelines are understood and utilized.
• Relationship Management
  • Support in partnering with key contacts / customers, contingent labor regional managers, procurement, and other key stakeholders to ensure business needs are met.
  • Ensures problem resolution is achieved without compromising relationships with the internal customers and any external suppliers or service providers.
• Contract Management

Understands how to create and apply various types of sourcing engagements such as SOWs, RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs in partnership with stakeholders.

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.