Contractor - Sourcing Analyst

"Sourcing AnalystPerforms rapid sourcing activities by ensuring the application of fair business practices and consistent procurement of products and services at the best execution and best price.Shepherds engagements through the defined sourcing triage process, resolving issues and involving stakeholders as neededFocuses on low- and medium-complexity sourcing transactionsInterfaces heavily with other Sourcing Operations teams (RFx, Contracting), business owners, and legal & risk partners as needed for each transaction vanSupports crew adherence to procurement policies and proceduresEnsures proper closure of transaction including: Successful handoff to Purchasing and Payables associates; Validation that supplier will comply with agreed-upon payment terms; Contracting team receives documents in good order for catalogue and storageAdheres to goals, examines ways to raise standards, and improve overall performance of the departmentSupports departmental process and technology initiativesParticipates in special projects and performs other duties as assignedUndergraduate degree in business or related field preferred or equivalent combination of training and experiencePreferred five years general business experience and five years of experience buying goods/services including contract negotiations * Excellent written and verbal communication skillsProficiency with Microsoft OfficeExperience with Financial support systems and e-commerceExperience working with all levels of an organization (internal and external)"