Strategic Sourcing Specialist II / III ( Multi - Level Position )

This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon the candidate's qualifications:

Strategic Sourcing Specialist II ($69,950.40 - $97,593.60 Annually)
This position supports the strategic sourcing and procurement activities of Metro Water Recovery. They are responsible for the strategic acquisition of goods and services, including the creation and management of contracts in alignment with Metro’s purchasing strategy and Metro’s mission. Works under the general supervision of the Purchasing Operations Manager.

Strategic Sourcing Specialist III ($81,577.60 - $113,817.60 Annually)

Responsible for strategic sourcing of high-value and high-risk complex goods and services, as well as contract management, category management, and supplier management. Acts as a subject matter expert regarding Metro’s Purchasing policies and procedures. Collaborates with stakeholders to ensure Metro’s purchasing needs are met and in alignment with Metro’s mission. Collaborates with the Sr. Purchasing Manager and mentors staff. Works independently, but under the general supervision of the Purchasing Operations Manager. 

Examples of Duties:

This position is being posted at multiple levels.
 

Qualifications:

Strategic Sourcing Specialist II
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of:

• General Procurement methodologies and best practices 
• The Purchase-to-Pay process workflow 
• MS Office software and other business-related software and equipment 

Skilled at:

• Working in an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and inventory control system 
• General market analysis and understanding of general sources of supply 
• Analyzing and summarizing data 
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing 
• Problem solving 
• Organizing and managing multiple tasks 
• Prioritizing assigned workload 
• Providing customer service to internal and external stakeholders

Ability to:

• Work independently
• Identify cost savings opportunities. 
• Follow and comply with policies and procedures
• Consistently apply concepts, tools, and processes to daily work 
• Learn and adopt new and additional processes and concepts that apply to current workflow

Education
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration or related field. A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Strategic Sourcing Specialist III

Knowledge of:

• Advanced Procurement methodologies and best practices 
• MS Office software and other business-related software and equipment

Skilled at:

• Working in an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and inventory control system 
• Higher Excel functions and calculations and providing analysis
• Performing market analysis and understanding of general sources of supply
• Effective written and verbal communication 
• Complex problem solving 
• Organizing and managing multiple tasks
• Proactively seeking sourcing opportunities and engaging with stakeholders
• Collaborating with diverse stakeholders

Ability to:

• Apply continuous improvement concepts to drive process and operational efficiencies 
• Identify strategic cost savings opportunities 
• Implement a total cost of ownership philosophy for assigned categories 
• Proactively manage contract performance and renewals 
• Mentor and provide training to sourcing staff
• Consistently apply concepts, tools, and processes to daily work 
• Learn and adopt new and additional processes and concepts that apply to current workflow

Education
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration or related field. A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Working Conditions:

Typical Work Environment  
Working on a variety of floor surfaces including tile, carpet, sidewalks; Work in parking lots; Uneven Surfaces; Slippery surfaces; Wet surfaces; Lighting conditions including natural light, fluorescent, head lamps, incandescent, and overhead lighting; Inside environment; Outside environment; Vibration due to vehicle driving

Body Position Demands
Reaching in front; Standing; Walking; Balancing; Object handling; Typing; Simple hand grasping; Driving a vehicle; Sitting; Climbing stairs; Stooping; Kneeling; Crouching; Fine hand coordination; Firm hand grasping

Physical Demands (max forces are expected to be infrequent)
Max Weight Lifted: 40 lbs. 
Max Weight Carried: 20lbs
Max Force Pushed: 3 lbs
Max Force Pulled: 3 lbs

Sensory Requirements
Wide field of view; Perception - Spatial; Olfactory (Smelling); Vision - Near; Far, Depth perception; Color discrimination; Perception - Form; Feeling without seeing; Speaking; Hearing