Kelly

Compensation

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Our client is seeking a Sourcing & Procurement Advisor for a contract opportunity in Spring, TX. Responsible for supporting IT Vendor Management Office in managing relationships with internal customers, procurement, and Contractor Services. Required Skills & Experience • Knowledge of best practices in sourcing processes • Strong Leadership Skills, experience working in a global environment • Strong analytical, interpersonal and problem solving skills • Exhibited strength in the following skills: Negotiation, collaboration, influence, change management • Demonstrated strength in presentation, verbal and written communication skills • Ability to work multiple projects simultaneously and manage changing targets and goals • Strong coordination and facilitation skills Desired Skills & Experience • Client Organization structure, services & process knowledge • In Depth knowledge of the Staffing/Sourcing Industry • Detail-oriented with strong planning and organizational skills, focused on accurate and timely results • Basic knowledge of managed service provider processes What You Will Be Doing • Top 3 skill sets/technologies required for qualificationStaffing Industry Knowledge • IT knowledge • Ability to work independently • Daily ResponsibilitiesGeneral • Consults on IT contingent labor sourcing options, vendor capabilities, and vendor selection. • Support in evaluating existing Sourcing processes and controls. Recommend and help implement changes as appropriate. • Support in partnering with the correct sourcing models and support organizations (Procurement, etc.) to meet business needs. • Works across various business lines to provide market insights / intelligence and ensure base sourcing guidelines are understood and utilized. • Relationship Management • Support in partnering with key contacts / customers, contingent labor regional managers, procurement, and other key stakeholders to ensure business needs are met. • Ensures problem resolution is achieved without compromising relationships with the internal customers and any external suppliers or service providers. • Contract Management Understands how to create and apply various types of sourcing engagements such as SOWs, RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs in partnership with stakeholders.