Strategic Sourcing Specialist responsible for sourcing activities and supplier relationships at COUNTRY Financial. Evaluate spend and manage supplier negotiations, ensuring compliance and risk management.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the company’s strategic sourcing activities.
Evaluates and recommends sourcing events by analyzing enterprise and business area specific spend, end-user activity, strategic supplier partnerships and the marketplace.
Issues requests for information and proposals.
Evaluates bidder responses and makes commercial recommendations.
Negotiates with vendors and suppliers to obtain best overall value agreements.
Manages supplier relationships and monitors contract performance.
Works closely with internal business areas and stakeholders to assess internal requirements and supplier performance.
Manages audit requests, contract dispute resolution, and overall supplier relationships.
Leads supplier business reviews.
Requirements
Typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.
Benefits
Insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life)
401(k) with company match
Paid time off, parental leave, paid company holidays and paid time off to volunteer in your community
Tuition assistance and industry education certificates and designations
Employee resource groups to connect with your peers.
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