Strategic Sourcing Specialist II

Talascend

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 10 days ago
  • Apply easily
Talascend is currently seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist II for a contract opportunity with our client in Charlotte, North Carolina.OverviewThis role is part of a dynamic team focused on executing and maintaining the global supply base, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and integrity in supplier contract management systems.Responsibilities
  • Lead commodity strategy development and supplier negotiations
  • Manage NDAs: draft, obtain signatures, and upload to systems
  • Collaborate with Legal and Contracts teams to draft and process Unilateral Letters, Novations, Assignments, and Assumptions
  • Review contract amendments for accuracy and compliance
  • Prepare and submit compliance packages, including Extended Terms Requests (ETRs), Supplier scorecards and FAIRS, SAP updates, and Fair and Reasonable Price Justifications (FRPJ)
  • Coordinate RFQ packages and distribute drawings
  • Manage vendor and material master data changes
  • Analyze part demand and historical receipts
  • Upload and maintain documents in contract management tools
  • Initiate Should Cost Estimates (SCE)
  • Retrieve platform details from designated systems
  • Resolve PO and Supplier Portal issues, submitting corrections as needed
  • Support and analyze CID and BAA content
Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
  • Preferred: Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, CPSM, CPIM)
Requirements
  • Proven experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management
  • Strong project and contract management skills
  • Business acumen and a continuous improvement mindset
  • Proficiency in SAP, ERP systems, e-sourcing platforms, RFQ tools, and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Familiarity with Six Sigma and Lean methodologies
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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