Job Title
Sourcing Specialist
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Schedule
Hybrid (Onsite as needed; local candidates preferred due to potential contract-to-hire)
Type
W2 Contract (Contract-to-Hire Potential)
Pay: $34–$37/hour
Summary
We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support end-to-end sourcing activities across multiple commodities. This role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, leading supplier evaluations, managing negotiations, and finalizing contracts. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, effectively manage competing priorities, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver results-driven sourcing outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform sourcing activities across assigned commodities, ensuring alignment between business requirements, sourcing strategy, and execution.
- Define, finalize, and gain concurrence on sourcing requirements, assessment criteria, and negotiation strategies with internal stakeholders.
- Facilitate supplier proposal analysis, including bid evaluations and cost comparisons.
- Lead supplier negotiations, including commercial and legal contractual terms.
- Finalize contracts and support reviews of existing agreements to ensure compliance and value.
- Collaborate in an interdependent, team-oriented environment to support strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Prepare and deliver clear written and verbal communications, presentations, and documentation.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of experience developing purchasing or sourcing strategies.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience with bid analysis, contract negotiation, and contract review.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience negotiating legal contractual terms.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or a minimum of 3 years of experience in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 1 year of project management experience.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment.
- Demonstrated customer focus, influence, strategic thinking, and results-driven mindset.
- Intermediate quantitative research skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
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