Regional Sourcing & Procurement Specialist

PRIMARY FUNCTION / POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Regional Sourcing & Procurement Specialist is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of subcontract

management, including evaluation, negotiation, pricing, and change management, while also managing local

material and service spend. This role ensures the successful execution of field subcontracting operations and

optimizes procurement strategies to drive cost efficiency and supplier performance. Key responsibilities include

developing and maintaining a high-quality subcontractor network, negotiating favorable terms, and

implementing standardization and bundling strategies for local procurement. Additionally, the role involves

collaborating with internal teams to enhance processes and policies, ensuring subcontractor and local supplier

resources meet business fulfilment and financial performance objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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Strategic Functions:

* Develop and implement regional sourcing strategies for subcontracting, materials, and services to align

with business objectives and cost-saving goals.

* Manage supplier segmentation and spend profiling to optimize procurement efficiency and supplier

performance.

* Drive category strategy by identifying key vendors, assessing market trends, and implementing supplier

risk mitigation plans.

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* Establish long-term subcontractor and supplier partnerships, ensuring alignment with company financial

and operational goals.

Operational Functions:

* Evaluate and optimize sourcing strategies for subcontracting, materials, and services to drive efficiency

and cost reductions.

* Negotiate contracts with suppliers and subcontractors to secure favorable pricing, quality, and service

agreements.

* Ensure compliance with procurement policies, industry regulations, and company standards to mitigate

legal and financial risks.

* Analyze market trends to identify new sourcing opportunities, potential cost savings, and risk mitigation

strategies.

* Collaborate with internal stakeholders (finance, operations, supply chain, and regional teams) to

enhance procurement processes.

* Implement standardization and volume bundling strategies to maximize purchasing effectiveness.

* Monitor supplier and subcontractor performance, developing strong vendor relationships to ensure

reliability and accountability.

* Support data collection, consolidation, and reporting to drive procurement decision-making and

strategic planning.

* Manage contract variations and approvals (e.g., variation orders), ensuring alignment with financial

objectives and cost controls.

* Organize training initiatives to strengthen procurement expertise within the organization and improve

stakeholder engagement

Preferred Experience

• ISM or APICS Certification
• Strong ERP (SAP Preferred) and analytical skills

FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

1. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Management 5+

2. Supplier & Subcontractor Management 5+

3. Category Management 5+

4. Contract Management 5+

5. Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration 5+

6. Process Improvement & Standardization 5+

7. Procurement & ERP Systems 5+

8. Advanced Data Analysis & Reporting 5+

9. Negotiation & Cost Optimization

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks' vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave - 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of achild's birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.