A Strategic Sourcing Specialist is needed for the world's largest food and beverage company in the St. Louis, MO or Remote area. This role will lead bid events (RFPs and RFIs) in the capital category of construction services, ensuring compliance, supplier prequalification, and alignment with Procurement policies while supporting project requirements and driving value creation.
location: Saint Louis, Missouri
job type: Contract
salary: $20.69 - 29.53 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Recognize strategic drivers and align with category priorities.
- Utilize intelligence tools and professional associations to stay informed about best practices and industry trends.
- Ensure compliance with Procurement and company policies, procedures, and practices.
- Apply project management principles to ensure efficient delivery of business objectives.
- Lead bidding events for services above Competitive Bid thresholds.
- Submit RFP/RFI requests to NBS for timely generation of bid events.
- Compare proposals, ensure compliance with contract templates, payment terms, and Procurement standards.
- Receive and process intake forms.
- Follow up with Project Managers through project completion for commercial aspects.
- Compile and communicate bid summaries and award scenarios.
- Work with the team on assigned RFPs and compile contract documents.
- Pro?ciency in Microsoft O?ce applications, including but not limited to Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- SAP, PowerBI, experience preferred.
- Understanding of multiple factory operations a plus.
- Database building or assembling of data into metrics and dashboards a plus.
- Contract negotiations experience is a plus.
- Bachelor's degree required in the areas of Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or Equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years sourcing, supply chain, technical/manufacturing experience preferred with experience in eSourcing processes, negotiations, construction, category strategy and supply agreement development.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
