Experienced Full Stack Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Professional Services Sourcing and Contract Negotiation
At arenaflex, we're storytellers, making the impossible, feasible. We do that by leveraging the latest era and pushing the envelope to create memories for lives through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers exceptional innovative content to audiences worldwide.
Job Summary:
We're seeking an experienced Full Stack Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our dynamic team responsible for the strategic sourcing of Professional Services for arenaflex, building relationships with key executives, advising on market engagement to identify top-tier partner companies, leading deal negotiations, and assisting to optimize cross-functional partner relationships. You will work on a wide range of projects, keeping your role exciting, exposing you to various service-providing industries, including consulting and advisory, financial, tax, audit, data subscriptions, translations, temporary workers, managed services, etc., and enabling your growth in strategic thinking, relationship building, innovative problem-solving, process improvement, innovation sourcing, and other key skills to make you a strong business leader.
Responsibilities:
As a Senior Sourcing Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing plans and contractual arrangements through competitive bids and agreement negotiations. This includes:
- Participating and leading cross-functional sourcing initiatives with key internal stakeholders
- Evaluating providers and experts based on pre-determined selection criteria
- Developing and leading RFI/RFP process for professional services according to arenaflex policies and procedures
- Analyzing bids based on overall cost/delivery to identify opportunities to obtain the best value
- Preparing and executing clear, data-driven negotiation techniques using Strategic Sourcing methodology
- Preparing and executing contracts, as well as performing post-award administration
- Understanding and supporting the development and execution of performance control programs with providers focusing on quality, responsiveness, and cost
- Ensuring compliance with Sourcing and Procurement regulations and best practices
- Communicating and documenting to management the status of any critical external relationships that may impact planning and decision-making
- Analyzing market trends and conditions affecting internal stakeholders and external providers or pricing
- Participating in professional development activities to stay up-to-date with current business best practices
- Demonstrating exemplary integrity and ethics in all instances
- Showing expertise with all aspects of the sourcing process for professional services agreements
Key Skills and Qualifications:
* 5+ years of strategic sourcing experience with a minimum of 2 years of professional services sourcing experience
- Ability to engage with and establish relationships with personnel at all levels
- Strong strategic agility
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Ability to collaborate in a team environment
- Internal client awareness
- Ability/choice to work in various environments
- Ability to handle ambiguity
- Knowledge of:
+ Sourcing & Procurement processes + Basic legal terms & conditions + Entertainment industry trends and conditions + Proven expertise with all aspects of the sourcing process for professional services agreements + Established experience working with the legal department on subjects regarding boilerplate revisions to terms and conditions
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience working with and/or for companies that offer consulting and advisory services
- Professional Services Sourcing history is a plus
- Consulting/Advisory history is a plus
Required Education:
* Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary range of $25 to $30 per hour
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic and talented team
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
- Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance
How to Apply:
If you're a motivated and experienced strategic sourcing professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application through our website. We can't wait to hear from you! Apply Now! Apply for this job