Supply Chain Sourcing Specialist
Talascend is currently seeking a Supply Chain Sourcing Specialist for a contract opportunity with our client in Tempe, Arizona.
Overview
We are seeking experienced sourcing specialists with strong negotiation skills and a business-driven mindset to help achieve key KPIs. This role involves managing our global supply base, supporting transactional activities, ensuring compliance and data integrity, and collaborating on strategic sourcing initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Perform commodity management and supplier negotiations.
- Draft, route for signature, and upload NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreements).
- Draft unilateral letters, novations, assignments, and assumptions in partnership with legal and contracts teams.
- Review contract amendments to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to signature.
- Prepare and submit complete compliance packages, including ETRs, FAIRs, SAP updates, and FRPJs.
- Compile and send RFQ packages, including drawing distribution.
- Process vendor master and material master changes and additions.
- Pull and validate part demand and historical receipt data.
- Upload required documentation into contract management tools.
- Initiate SCE (should cost estimate) requests and support issue resolution in procurement portals.
- Assist with content analysis and provide data insights for various projects.
Qualifications
- US citizen or green card holder.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Experience in sourcing, procurement, project management, or contract management.
- Proficiency with SAP, ERP systems, e-sourcing platforms, RFQ tools, project management tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with Six Sigma and Lean methodologies.
- Strong negotiation skills, business acumen, and continuous learning mindset.
- Financial analysis capability.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certifications in project management, supply chain, procurement, or contract management.
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.
