Strategic Sourcing Specialist

At CoreLogic, we are driven by a single mission—to make the property industry faster, smarter, and more people-centric. CoreLogic is the trusted source for property intelligence, with unmatched precision, depth, breadth, and insights across the entire ecosystem. Our talented team of 5,000 employees globally uses our network, scale, connectivity and technology to drive the largest asset class in the world. Join us as we work toward our vision of fueling a thriving global property ecosystem and a more resilient society. CoreLogic is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work culture that inspires innovation and bold thinking; it's a place where you can collaborate, feel valued, develop skills and directly impact the real estate economy. We know our people are our greatest asset. At CoreLogic, you can be yourself, lift people up and make an impact. By putting clients first and continuously innovating, we're working together to set the pace for unlocking new possibilities that better serve the property industry. Job Description: Sourcing and vendor selection Assist internal clients (BUs) in translating their business needs into sourcing requirements. Research market capabilities and competitive landscape and identify potential vendor partners. Employ the appropriate sourcing method (competitive vs sole-source), decide on the targeted engagement and pricing models. Develop RFP/RFQ packages, project plans and timelines, and provide full project management support in implementing sourcing initiatives, maintaining comprehensive relationships with internal stakeholders and targeted vendors. Facilitate technical and commercial evaluations, develop sourcing recommendations and facilitate approval decision from the senior leadership. Negotiate CoreLogic favorable terms and conditions with pre-selected vendor. Manage contract execution process of pre-negotiated agreement. Contract Lifecycle Management Assist in development of primary contracts including MSA, Service Delivery Contracts, Work Orders; establish complete understanding of the critical T&Cs; support negotiations targeting CoreLogic-favorable contractual arrangements Work closely with Legal and Business Unit(s) to assure amendments and extensions are drafted, negotiated, reviewed and approved timely and comprehensively Facilitate validation and execution process for short-term contractual arrangements using Work Order commercial construct Contract Change Management Assist in identifying changes to the existing contracts, negotiate CoreLogic preferred agreement around these changes and, working closely with vendors, develop Change Requests or Amendments to the contract Assist in annual contract reviews, and annual price adjustment (COLA, productivity improvements, etc) Act as the first point of escalation for issues and disputes for contractual interpretations; engage Legal and subject-matter experts as needed End-of-contract term management and vendor offboarding Proactively develop action plan for end of term of each vendor contract, considering all potential options (extension, repatriation of services, re-bid, transition of scope to another vendor, etc) Arrange for timely development and issuance of termination notifications and associated contractual artifacts Oversee entire spectrum of disengagement activities, including contractual, operational, legal and InfoSec requirements Job Qualifications: Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills: Bachelor’s degree in business or related field is preferred Minimum 2 years of experience in vendor management, outsourcing management, operations management, and/or program management in a global context preferred Stakeholder relationship management experience; proven track record establishing a trusted advisor relationship with customers/business partners Advanced critical reasoning/thinking ability, understanding cause-effect implications, as well as worst/best case scenarios Good negotiations skills, ability to influence others Good communication, facilitation, and project management skills Strong ability to engage at all levels across a diverse set of internal and external stakeholder groups Strong ability to work effectively across functions, business units, cultures, and time-zones A sense of urgency and pace, managing milestones with the capacity to prioritize/align conflicting demands Solid organization skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines High degree of comfort acting as a central point of contact and first point of escalation for issues, disputes, and requests Deep understanding of contractual fundamentals Must be able to think and plan strategically and globally; yet possess a detail-oriented, pragmatic management approach Self-directed and results-oriented; strong bias for execution Stature, passion and adeptness to have an immediate impact Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to apply logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions Ability to manage and drive change What’s in it For You: Large (~$2B+ revenue) formerly public information services and data business Durable cash flow and profitability regardless of changes in macroeconomic conditions Company certified as "A Great Place to Work." Hybrid working model- 1 day in the office a week for “moments that matter” and the rest of the time can be remote. Competitive compensation and benefits! Career path for continued professional growth. Working with leaders that care about your professional growth! Access to our world class self-development portal, centered around you as the employee. We take pride in our work and believe in cultivating a work environment that supports and values our greatest asset: our talented employees. #LI-RS1 CoreLogic's Diversity Commitment: CoreLogic is fully committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive work environment that embraces everyone’s unique contributions, experiences and values. We offer an empowered work environment that encourages creativity, initiative and professional growth and provides a competitive salary and benefits package. We are better together when we support and recognize our differences. CoreLogic benefits information can be found here: http://www.yourcorebenefits.com/ . Qualifications, locations and experience of the individual ultimately selected for the position may impact the final actual offered compensation, which may vary from any posted range. EOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disability: CoreLogic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to attracting and retaining the best-qualified people available, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or status as a veteran of the Armed Forces, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. CoreLogic maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Please apply on our website for consideration. 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