Sourcing Specialist

The Sourcing Specialist plays a key role in supporting indirect procurement activities across categories including IT, professional services, facilities, logistics, and MRO. This position leverages SAP tools and data insights to help drive informed sourcing decisions, streamline processes, and maintain clear visibility across the procurement lifecycle. Working closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers, the role contributes to improving cost efficiency, service delivery, and overall operational performance.Key ResponsibilitiesExecute sourcing strategies across indirect categories to support cost and service objectivesManage sourcing events (RFI, RFP, RFQ) and supplier selection processesUse SAP systems (e.g., S/4HANA, ECC) to track sourcing activities and maintain procurement dataAnalyze spend data to identify opportunities for savings and process improvementSupport contract creation, pricing reviews, and supplier agreementsCollaborate with teams such as Finance, IT, HR, and Operations to align sourcing with business needsContribute to contract negotiations and supplier performance managementSupport procure-to-pay (P2P) processes, ensuring accurate documentation and system usageMonitor supplier performance using KPIs and assist with continuous improvement initiativesMaintain compliance with procurement policies and internal controlsQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)Experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain, including indirect categoriesFamiliarity with SAP systems (S/4HANA, ECC, or Ariba) or similar procurement platformsUnderstanding of procure-to-pay (P2P) processesExperience supporting sourcing events or supplier selection processesSkills in data analysis, communication, and problem-solvingPreferredExperience with SAP (Sourcing, Contracts, Buying)Exposure to IT services, facilities, consulting, or logistics sourcingKnowledge of supplier onboarding, compliance, or vendor data processesProfessional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, CSCP)Occasional travel (up to ~20%)