Program Administrator III – Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Program Administrator III – Strategic Sourcing Specialist
We are supporting a large, enterprise organization seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support corporate procurement initiatives. This role plays a key part in driving sourcing strategies, optimizing total cost of ownership, and partnering closely with internal stakeholders to support business growth and transformation. Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, negotiation, or related financial roles
• Proven experience leading RFPs, drafting Statements of Work (SOWs), and managing supplier negotiations
• Strong understanding of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and category management principles
• Ability to analyze market intelligence, pricing trends, and competitive benchmarks
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a quantitative discipline

Preferred Experience

• Professional Services sourcing experience
• Corporate / Workplace sourcing domain expertise
• Experience managing complex procurement programs or cross-functional initiatives

What You Will Be Doing

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and category management strategies aligned with corporate objectives
• Partner with internal stakeholders to create supply and demand plans and define sourcing objectives
• Lead supplier negotiations and contract development while minimizing risk and maximizing value
• Manage the full sourcing lifecycle, including RFP execution and supplier selection
• Deliver year-over-year cost and quality improvements through continuous process optimization
• Build strong relationships with executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective action plans when needed
• Communicate sourcing status, risks, and issues to senior leadership

Key Competencies

• Strategic and analytical thinker with a data-driven mindset
• Strong stakeholder influence and communication skills
• Customer-focused with an emphasis on long-term value creation
• High integrity, adaptability, and accountability

Daily Responsibilities (Approximate)

• 50% Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
• 25% Supplier Negotiation, Contracting, and Lifecycle Management
• 15% Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
• 10% Process Improvement, Metrics, and Reporting

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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.