Sourcing Specialist

*Description*
The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for handling the organization's end to end sourcing operations by implementing sourcing plans and tactics to effectively manage assigned commodities. Responsibilities include the ability to appraise and improve organization sourcing activities by analyzing the company's spending, supply partnerships and identifying new opportunities to improve cost savings.
Sourcing Strategy and Development:
-Develop sourcing strategies that align with organizational goals/objectives, budget targets and operational requirements to minimize the organizational risk. Strategies should be developed using spend analysis data, stakeholder input and knowledge of the supplier community.
-Perform data collection and conduct spend analysis at the organizational level, divisional level, commodity level and supplier level to identify opportunities and cross-over of common items purchased.
-Conduct Market Research to identify new technologies, identify sourcing/supplier trends.
-Complete robust spend analytics to mine opportunities.
-Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms.
Sourcing Management:
-Oversee the RFx process and provide the leadership role in sourcing events to be executed.
-Negotiate contracts that support the sourcing strategies, collaborating with key stakeholders and departments.
-Negotiate and develop contract terms and conditions that minimize risks to MSKCC and are consistent with the service level expectations of the internal client and the statement of work defined for the competitive bid process.
-Develop and route the contract cover sheet.
-Identify and vet preferred supplier capabilities, financial stability and standing in the market.
-Identify optimal method(s) of supplier selection when identifying new opportunities or product pricing.
-Manage cross-organizational integrative activities with suppliers and the rest of the organization.
Customer Relationship Management:
-Develop good working relationships with the end-user community by establishing ongoing, consistent meetings to gather ongoing spend requirements that will enable the departments to manage business operations.
-Act as internal consultant, facilitator, and problem solver.
Supplier Relationship Management:
-Understand the supplier business regarding existing product line, and research and development of future technology with potential impact to contract terms and pricing.
-Gather information on supplier performance in order to provide input into the strategic sourcing process for future sourcing events.
Professional Development:
-Develop annual individual development plan to gain additional knowledge in areas of healthcare Industry, changes in the industry and procurement functions.
*Additional Skills & Qualifications*
Required Education:
-Bachelor's Degree in any Business or Finance discipline.
Preferred Education:
-Master's Degree in Business/Finance or emphasis in Supply Chain Management.
*Pay and Benefits*
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
* Medical, dental & vision
* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
* Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
* Short and long-term disability
* Health Spending Account (HSA)
* Transportation benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
*Workplace Type*
This is a hybrid position in New York,NY.
*Application Deadline*
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2025.
h4>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.