sourcing specialist

Threshold Enterprises

<div>Summary of Job Duties:
Under the general supervision of the Purchasing Manager, the Sourcing Specialist is responsible for meeting the purchasing needs of Threshold manufacturing operations and supporting broader corporate procurement requirements. This role determines optimal sourcing strategies and gathers and maintains onboarding documentation for all manufactured products.
The Sourcing Specialist implements best practices to support long-term sourcing strategies, optimizing processes, workflows, materials management, system data integrity, and supplier performance. Leveraging expertise in nutritional raw materials and dietary supplement manufacturing, this position proactively identifies and resolves potential supply risks to ensure uninterrupted availability of components for Threshold products. The role requires a proven ability to track sample materials, maintain compliance documentation, and support cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
This position will be responsible for leveraging Threshold buying power to reduce costs and will be required to negotiate supply agreements as per Threshold standards and in compliance with cGMPs and 21 CFR part 111.
Specific Job Duties:<ul><li>
Lead negotiations on raw materials for Threshold.</li><li>
Determine and recommend alternate supply strategies to create cost savings and/or supply solutions.</li><li>
Ensure that purchases are compliant with cGMPs and 21 CFR part 111.</li><li>
Lead Threshold in optimizing the purchasing standards for complex Raw Materials and Packaging.</li><li>
Establish and implement best practices to ensure continuous supply of RM &amp; components.</li><li>
Establish a good relationship with National and International suppliers.</li><li>
Onboard suppliers by collecting and managing required documentation (MAPs, contracts, COAs, etc.), coordinating sample requests, and uploading records to TraceGains.</li><li>
Track sample material receipt and delivery to ensure timely processing.</li><li>
Proactively follow up with suppliers, R&amp;D, and Quality teams until suppliers are fully onboarded and approved.</li><li>
Lead two-way communication with suppliers to ensure that challenges and issues receive the appropriate response.</li><li>
Research and analyze market intelligence to make strategic recommendations to senior management on timely purchases.</li><li>
Develop and implement long-term corporate sourcing strategies.</li><li>
Build relationships with suppliers.</li><li>
Support Purchasing agents in managing negotiations, pricing, quality and availability with numerous suppliers.</li><li>
Perform all other tasks assigned by Threshold Management.</li></ul>
Minimum Qualifications Required:<ul><li>
Minimum 2 - 3 years&rsquo; relevant work experience in purchasing with a natural raw materials or dietary supplement company, or similar commodity.
</li><li>Extensive knowledge of global sourcing trends and best practices.</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Technology or a related relevant degree.</li><li>
Recognized business acumen.</li><li>
Strong analytical skills to develop complex, multi-year strategic business plans.</li><li>
Proven selling, negotiation and influencing skills.</li><li>
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.</li><li>
Ability to build relationships and strategic alliances.</li><li>
Excellent computer competency MS Office.</li></ul>
Skills and/or Training Desired:<ul><li>
2-3 years of experience in purchasing natural products or dietary supplements.</li><li>
Cross functional team experience with Planning, R&amp;D, Quality and suppliers.</li><li>
Detail oriented.</li><li>
Highly organized.</li><li>
High communication skills.</li><li>
Knowledge of Trace Gains is a plus.</li></ul></div>

Sourcing Specialist

Custom Truck One Source

<div>EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE. EXCITING POSSIBILITIES. GREAT OPPORTUNITY.
Custom Truck One Source has changed the way the industry looks at specialized truck and heavy equipment solutions. With sales, rentals, aftermarket parts and service, equipment customization, remanufacturing, financing solutions, and asset disposal, our team of experts, vast equipment breadth and integrated network of locations across North America offer superior service and unmatched efficiency for our customers. Your success is what's next with Custom Truck One Source.
Summary
The Sourcing Specialist will help and assist with day-to-day sourcing activities to include identifying and managing suppliers, to meet the company&rsquo;s needs. This role involves conducting requests for quotes, research, and analysis of results. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, good negotiation capabilities, and a general understanding of sourcing strategies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities<ul><li>
Execute defined Sourcing Strategies with preferred vendors via RFQ/RFI.</li><li>
Summarize RFQ/RFI packages to support business award decision process.</li><li>
Support Production Engineering Change Order process (ECO) with vendors and internal stakeholders.</li><li>
Assist with hot part expediting process.</li><li>
Assist with Vendor Management and scorecard alignment.</li><li>
Audit vendor invoicing, compliance with pricing agreements and purchase price variances.</li><li>
Assist in analyzing data to improve purchasing and services provided.</li><li>
Assist in the development and compliance with Purchasing policies and procedures.</li><li>
Assist with gathering data for all other general purchasing initiatives.</li></ul>
Required Skills and Qualifications<ul><li>
2+ years&rsquo; experience as Purchasing Assistant, Purchasing Specialist, Purchasing Agent or similar role.</li><li>
Must possess a good understanding of purchasing procedures &amp; solid organizational skills.</li><li>
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.</li><li>
Strong communication skills with the ability to sift through data and clearly communicate key findings and recommendations.</li><li>
Self-starter with ability to drive independent problem solving</li><li>
Proficient in MS Office 365 products</li></ul>
Preferred Skills and Qualifications<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, or equivalent Manufacturing background in Sourcing or Supply Chain Function.</li></ul>
Working Conditions<ul><li>
Works between an office and plant environment with exposure to varying degrees of temperatures and noise.</li><li>
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time including overnight stays</li></ul>
Physical Requirements<ul><li>
Sitting, standing, and walking</li><li>
Attendance - The ability to work as scheduled with punctual attendance, Monday-Friday plus any additional hours/days necessary to meet business demands.</li><li>
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.</li></ul>
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
BENEFITS<ul><li>
401(k) with Employer Match</li><li>
Competitive Health Care</li><li>
Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance</li><li>
Paid Vacation, Sick and Holidays</li><li>
STD/ LTD</li><li>
Partner Discounts</li><li>
Investment in Employee Development</li></ul>
Custom Truck One Source is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Please note that we do not offer sponsorship for work authorization. Only candidates authorized to work in United States without the need for sponsorship will be considered for this position.</div>

SOURCING SPECIALIST

Cohere Beauty

<div>Cohere Beauty is a diverse team of strategic collaborators, product innovators, R&amp;D formulators, and manufacturing professionals. Built on beauty and rooted in quality, our promise is to collaborate, co-innovate, co-develop, and co-manufacture. Promoting diversity and sustainability through our facilities and supply chains, Cohere Beauty's approach to social, safety, and environmental responsibility is grounded in a commitment to our employees, customers, and the communities we live and work. At Cohere Beauty, we're here for what's next.
Job Summary:<div>
The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for managing the packaging component sourcing of Cohere Beauty products from conception through execution, interacting cross-functionally with key individuals and teams to ensure products deliver the desired brand attributes while meeting quality standards, regulatory requirements, cost targets, and delivery timelines. They will lead, direct, and manage all activities in the packaging space to support Cohere Beauty&rsquo;s commercialization and innovation projects. They will drive continuous improvement activities and cost reduction initiatives with suppliers as needed to maintain margins and/or leverage spending efficiencies.</div><div></div><div> 
This is what you will do:</div><ul><li>
Source components and other materials as assigned for new and existing customer projects by quickly ascertaining project requirements, working with suppliers to identify the right products at the best price, and adhering to project timelines.</li><li>
Complete all sourcing tasks associated with new projects and renovations in a timely manner, including sampling, testing, validation, item set up, purchase order creation and tracking, all artwork/silkscreen tasks, corrugate sourcing, pallet configuration, creation of specifications, and other milestones.</li><li>
Establish and maintain a capable supply base through collaboration with R&amp;D and Quality to identify and select appropriate sources of supply; manage positive relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers involved in the innovation process.</li><li>
Streamline sourcing tasks, document and follow written processes to increase efficiency, and meet customer and company timelines with standardized sourcing activities.</li><li>
Incorporate knowledge across the packaging industry, including developing business plans, market assessment, and product availability; understand related commodities that can affect the prices of designated products.</li><li>
Build strategic partnerships with key suppliers to optimize profitability, increase on-time delivery, and improve quality. Evaluate existing supplier relationships to expand reliable primary and secondary sources while promoting competition and uninterrupted supply.</li><li>
Participate in developing and implementing sourcing strategies to increase market competitiveness and sustain ongoing category improvements.</li><li>
Ensure satisfactory quality compliance of suppliers regarding contractually specified performance metrics and mitigate any issues with performance that may arise.</li><li>
 Actively participate in New Product Commercialization meetings to assess and communicate progress with respect to material supply activities to ensure seamless product development and on-time launch.</li><li>
Coordinate new packaging and design updates, both internally and with outside design suppliers.</li><li>
Understand packaging and labeling regulations and components, domestically and internationally.</li><li>
Ensure product label regulatory compliance and work with the Quality Assurance and R&amp;D teams to ensure ongoing compliance.</li><li>
Continuously improve sourcing and workflow tools.</li><li>
Build packaging knowledge and expertise within and outside of the Supply Chain department (develop knowledge repositories, train team members, share packaging insights across functions).</li><li>
Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
 This is what you will need:<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or comparable experience.</li><li>
3-5 years of Sourcing and Procurement experience.</li><li>
 3-5 years of consumer-packaged goods industry experience with deep packaging knowledge.</li><li>
Project management experience.</li><li>
Demonstrated analytical skills.</li><li>
Project management mindset.</li><li>
Strong negotiation and critical thinking skills.</li><li>
Ability to work with a sense of urgency and deliver results under pressure; meet assigned deadlines.</li><li>
Strong math skills, decision mindset, detail-oriented, organized.</li><li>
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate/collaborate clearly and effectively at all levels of the organization and externally.</li><li>
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and ERP systems.</li><li>
Ability to read, write, and speak English competently.</li><li>
Ability to work on-site.</li><li>
Ability to maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.</li><li>
Manufacturing environment experience</li><li>
CPIM, CPM certification desirable</li><li>
Strong organization, problem-solving, and time-management skills</li><li>
Cross-functional experience (planning, purchasing, distribution, operations, sales, warehouse)</li><li>
Adaptability &ndash; open to and actively solicits new ideas and opinions</li><li>
Exposure to package engineering concepts.</li><li>
Ability to travel up to 5 % - 10% annually.</li></ul>
We enthusiastically welcome your application, as we recognize the invaluable perspective, experience, and potential you possess. Apply with us today!
Together, we win!
#OMA1</div>

Eurofins

<div>Company Description 
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.
The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.
In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR &euro; 6,515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years. 
Job Description 
Sourcing Specialist Include but are not Limited to the Following:
As a Sourcing Specialist, your primary responsibility will be to support the NSC Purchasing Department for the North America-based Eurofins companies. You will report into one of the Category Managers (e.g. Consumables, Clinical, Service Contracts, Capex, Indirects or others) and refine processes as well as execute category strategies as they pertain to current projects.<ul><li>
Supporting Purchasing related activities for specific categories/projects for Eurofins, in close coordination with the Category Manager and Business.</li><li>
Obtain cost savings in your scope/Projects for Eurofins companies with increasing level of quality and lower delivery time.</li><li>
Effectively collaborate with key stakeholders to understand the laboratory business requirements, align on goals, and support sourcing initiatives, under guidance from your manager.</li><li>
Help identifying opportunities, leading the sourcing process (RFI and RFQ) with the support of technical experts, including negotiations with suppliers, if needed with support from manager.</li><li>
Follow sourcing practices, processes and tools are adopted across the organization.</li><li>
Self-motivation, performance driven mind-set to multi-task, identify priorities and deliver within agreed deadlines.</li><li>
Research (social media, supplier websites, etc.) to gain market information, cost, and risk management assessments.</li><li>
Sound analytical skills and use of Excel and PowerPoint.</li><li>
Analyzing procurement data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement, preparing reports and presentations for management, and communicating key insights to stakeholders.</li><li>
Integrating organizational measures like supplier diversity, sustainability, cash flow improvement, automation, digitization etc. into the process for the scope managed</li><li>
Leading straight forward negotiation with suppliers as aligned with the manager.</li><li>
Organize priorities and projects with the ability to adapt to Purchasing department/customer/business needs.</li><li>
Being agile and adaptable to Eurofins and team needs, which may include potential assignment of new goals and adjustments in roles and responsibilities within the Purchasing team.</li><li>
Although on the job training would be provided, success in this role hinges on candidate&rsquo;s ability to work autonomously, manage tasks without requiring constant oversight, and demonstrate a strong capacity for self-directed learning on the job.</li></ul>
Additional responsibilities include:<ul><li>
Recommending supplier selection, RFP process, simple negotiations, and supplier performance processes.</li><li>
Basic knowledge of legal and contractual issues and negotiating contracts is desired but not essential.</li><li>
Creating a strong knowledge and intelligence base for assigned categories, market dynamics and suppliers relevant to the business.</li><li>
Strong resilience and ability to work under pressure in a multi-tasking and multi-priority environment to manage both operational and &lsquo;value driven&rsquo; purchasing.</li><li>
Ensuring the administration, implementation, compliance, and enforcement of national commodity and contracting strategies</li><li>
Completing sourcing process including RFP&rsquo;s, within timeline with focus on deliverables, total cost of ownership, quality, and budget.</li><li>
The ability to lead negotiations and extract cost savings.</li><li>
Building relationships with external suppliers</li><li>
Acting as Purchasing Business Partner for a few Legal Entities and being the single point of contract for internal stakeholders</li><li>
Various reporting as defined in team&rsquo;s processes or as defined by the manager.</li><li>
Reviewing Purchase Order requisitions in Coupa and ensuring best value sourcing for the scope managed</li><li>
Robust e-catalogue and pricing management in the procurement tool including making regular checks for compliance.</li><li>
Supporting and integrating assigned portfolio of spend related to post-acquisition activity.</li><li>
Executing sourcing and operations for assigned scope in purchasing.</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
Basic Minimum Work Requirements: 
<ul><li>
Experience with Coupa Source-to-Pay is an asset but not mandatory.</li><li>
Experience or internships in Sourcing or Procurement is a plus but not mandatory.</li><li>
Experience working in Excel and use of pivot tables, standard excel functions.</li><li>
Exceptional interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication</li><li>
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.</li></ul>
Basic Minimum Education Qualifications:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain or Sciences (or related field) preferred</li></ul> 

Additional Information 
Position is full-time working Monday - Friday 8:00pm - 5:00 PM. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Leola, PA are encouraged to apply.<ul><li>
Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options</li><li>
Life and disability insurance</li><li>
401(k) with company match</li><li>
Paid vacation and holidays</li></ul><div></div>
Eurofins USA is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.</div>

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital

<div>Sourcing Specialist
<div>Mary Free Bed Summary
</div>We have the great privilege of helping patients and families re-build their lives. It&rsquo;s extraordinarily meaningful work and the reason we greet the day with optimism and anticipation. When patients &ldquo;Ask for Mary,&rdquo; they experience a culture that has been sculpted for more than a century. Our hallmark is to carefully listen to patients and innovatively serve them. This is true of every employee, from support staff and leadership, to clinicians and care providers.
Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital serving thousands of children and adults each year through inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics and home and community programs. With the most comprehensive rehabilitation services in Michigan and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation, Mary Free Bed physicians, nurses and therapists help our patients achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. The growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients throughout the state with access to our unique standard of care
Mission Statement
Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.
Employment Value Proposition
At Mary Free Bed, we take pride in our values-based culture:
<ul><li>Focus on Patient Care. A selfless drive to serve and heal connects all MFB employees.
</li><li>Clinical Variety and Challenge. An inter-disciplinary approach and a top team of professionals create ever-changing opportunities and activities.
</li><li>Family Culture. We offer the stability of a large organization while nurturing the family/team atmosphere of a small organization.
</li><li>Trust in Each Other. Each employee knows that co-workers can be trusted to make the right decision for our family, patients, staff, and community.
</li><li>A Proud Tradition . Years of dedicated, quality service to our patients and community have yielded a reputation that fills our employees with pride.
</li></ul>Summary
The Sourcing Specialist acts as the primary resource for supplier management activities. The Specialist will provide supply chain support to the assigned disciplines by assisting in obtaining quotations, creating purchase orders, executing best price practices and contract compliance, as well as standardizing product across the network. This position will also assist in developing strong vendor relationships through communication to both internal and external stakeholders, and act promptly to resolve open items within the supply chain team.
Essential Job Responsibilities
<ul><li>Uses sourcing strategies to meet Mary Free Bed objectives. Develops relationships with internal customers and support areas to achieve organizational objectives, influences key stakeholders and develop strategic sourcing strategies.
</li><li>Directs the capital and project approval process, from submission to authorization.
</li><li>Assists in maintaining vendor relationships:
<ul><li>Requests quotes and pricing.
</li><li>Completes cost comparison analyses.
</li><li>Research&rsquo;s new projects and equipment.
</li><li>Ensures variety in supplier sourcing.
</li></ul></li><li>Collects, processes, and tracks orders for assigned department(s) and/or location(s) utilizing required purchasing software.
<ul><li>Reviews order requests
</li><li>Creates purchase requisitions and submit Purchase Orders to vendors
</li><li>Verifies pricing is best available and maximizing benefits of group purchasing agreements
</li><li>Monitors compliance with group purchasing contracts
</li><li>Negotiates vendor pricing when necessary
</li><li>Maintains current vendor product offering information and price lists
</li></ul></li><li>Develops Statements of Work (SOWs)
</li><li>Assists in requests for information (RFI), requests for quotations (RFQ) and requests for proposal (RFP), as well as contract development and negotiation process for assigned products.
</li><li>Develops regular reports on contract milestones and supplier performance.
</li><li>Creates a customer-focused, service-based approach to working with stakeholders and suppliers, which emphasizes the creation and cultivation of cross-department relationships.
</li><li>Collaborates with project managers, facilities, and logistics vendors to assist with space and furniture planning during departmental relocations and renovations.
</li><li>Obtains quotations, submit purchase orders, follow-up and communicate with end-users to ensure the project gets completed successfully and on-time.
</li><li>Meets with vendors as needed and prepares cost comparisons for items requested.
</li><li>Coordinates with Accounts Payable to ensure the New Vendor Request process is completed successfully.
</li></ul><ul><li>Completes other duties as assigned.
</li></ul>Customer Service Responsibilities
Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.
Responsibilities in Quality Improvement
Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.
Essential Job Qualifications
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree - Materials Management, Business or similar degree preferred or equivalent experience in purchasing, supply chain or related and preferably within the healthcare setting.
</li><li>Initiative/ability to work independently.
</li><li>Strong attention to detail.
</li><li>Organizational skills.
</li><li>Communication/public relations skills.
</li><li>Computer skills.
</li></ul>Preferred Job Qualifications
<ul><li>Ability to type 40 or more words per minute
</li></ul>Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification
Levels :
<ul><li>None (No specific requirements)
</li><li>Occasionally (Less than 1/3)
</li><li>Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)
</li><li>Majority (More than 2/3)
</li></ul>Remain in a stationary position: Majority
Traverse or move around work location: Occasionally
Use keyboard: Frequently
Operate or use department specific equipment: Occasionally
Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder: None
Position self to accomplish the Essential Functions of the role: Frequently
Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: Frequently
Transport, position, and/or exert force:
Up to 10 pounds: Occasionally
Up to 25 pounds: Occasionally
Up to 50 pounds: Occasionally
Up to 75 pounds: _____
More than 100 pounds: _____
Other weight: Up to___ pounds _____
 Other: _____
Compensation based on experience, starting from $25.40.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@maryfreebed.com .
Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.</div>

Flowserve

<div>Role Summary:
The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for running the sourcing events as requested upon them from the Sites or
BU&rsquo;s and received through the appropriate system workflows.
The overall focus of the role is to manage the complete RFQ/RFP process and to select the most appropriate
supplier for the intended scope of work based on Safety, Quality, Delivery &amp; Cost parameters and aligned with
the global category strategy.
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Execute the sourcing events on behalf of the Sites/BU&rsquo;s as defined by the system workflows in a timely</li></ul>
manner.
<ul><li>Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best value offering for Flowserve with respect to the scope of work</li></ul>
and Site/BU needs; balancing Quality, Delivery and Cost. This includes any specific flowdowns or
contractual terms relative to a specific scope.
<ul><li>Where applicable, finalize contractual agreements such as Price Lists or Teaming Agreements per the</li></ul>
specific scope of supply and ensure they are loaded appropriately within the applicable tools/ERPs.
<ul><li>Comply with the sourcing strategy as set forth by the Global Category Management function; including</li></ul>
focusing spend on Partner &amp; Preferred suppliers.
<ul><li>Create and expedite any new supplier requests / supplier changes as required to support the BU operations</li></ul>
through the MDG-Supplier process.
<ul><li>Identify any specific supply/supplier risks as it pertains to the managed scope and elevate them through the</li></ul>
appropriate process/hierarchy.
<ul><li>Support Commercial Operations for any supply chain quotes required to support tender activities.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Operate in full compliance to all Flowserve Policies &amp; Procedures as applicable to the role.</li></ul>
Requirement:
<ul><li>Cost Reduction</li></ul>
<ul><li>Sourcing Guide Compliance</li></ul>
<ul><li>Commercial Terms Compliance</li></ul>
<ul><li>Purchase Requisitions Past Due</li></ul>
<ul><li>HSE Metrics (as set and assigned by local office requirements</li></ul>
Flowserve is a world-leading manufacturer and aftermarket service provider of comprehensive flow control systems. Join a company whose people are committed to building a more sustainable future to make the world better for everyone. With 16,000+ employees in 50+ countries, we combine our global reach with local presence. Our team challenges themselves to approach each situation with ingenuity and creativity to help provide our customers with the most innovative flow control products and services. We support 10,000+ customers worldwide, creating products to meet the needs of our customers who are supplying energy, fresh water, pharmaceuticals and other essentials to consumers, businesses and governments globally. We invite you to put your talents and career in motion at Flowserve.
Req ID : R-17450
Job Family Group : Logistics
Job Family : LO Purchasing
EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Flowserve will also not discriminate against an applicant or employee for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing their pay or, in certain circumstances, the pay of their co-workers. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access flowservecareers.com as result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to employment@flowserve.com. In order to quickly respond to your request, please use the words &quot;Accommodation Request&quot; as your subject line of your email. For more information, read the Accessibility Process.</div>

Universal Parks

<div><div>Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world&rsquo;s leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations &amp; Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company (&lsquo;Versant&rsquo;) comprised of most of NBCUniversal&rsquo;s cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
</div>
,
<div>Job Description
Universal Destinations &amp; Experiences has a fully integrated, in-house sourcing department conducting primary research from Request for Proposal (RFP) development, data processing, field work, cost modeling and compilation of information to final analysis, contract negotiation and reporting. The Sourcing Specialist will review and analyze a wide range of sourcing projects and purchase requisitions, including capital and expense items and services; investigate and develop sources of supplies and services; prepare scopes of works and bid specifications; issue bid requests; and review proposals. Assigned to material categories, the Sourcing Specialist also will communicate purchasing procedures to departments and vendors, which requires a high degree of operations and technical knowledge based on sourcing category.
Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Contributes significantly to the achievement of defined category performance targets and participates in or leads competitive RFPs as necessary, including RFP creation, distribution, tracking, scheduling, analysis and management of process (job walks, vendor presentations, vendor scorecards, etc.).</li>
<li>Communicates proactively and effectively with stakeholders and suppliers.</li>
<li>Builds and fosters relationships and effectively partners across varied functions with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and colleagues to influence change.</li>
<li>Collaborate with stakeholders in Technical Services (i.e. construction, facilities, MRO), Entertainment Production (i.e. scenic, lighting, audio), and Park Operations (i.e. consumables, wardrobe).</li>
<li>Leverages industry associations, network, peers and stakeholders to build market knowledge and understanding of industry trends to identify best practices and achieve performance goals for the category.</li>
<li>Drives completion of multiple projects simultaneously, collaborating with respective business units.</li>
<li>Proactively considers new alternatives and drives critical thinking to optimize results.</li>
<li>Independently negotiates commercial and performance aspects of outsourcing agreements &ndash; strong understanding of pricing models, SLAs, benchmarking, and technical scope criteria required.</li>
<li>Develops, evaluates, and presents business cases, cost/benefit analysis, executive summaries to stakeholders.</li>
<li>In addition to being knowledgeable on the strategic sourcing process, works with Legal to draft contracts, Finance to perform financial reviews, and business stakeholders to manage procurement practices.</li>
<li>Assist business partners with vendor set-up and vendor record maintenance as needed.</li>
<li>Oversee vendor qualification.</li>
<li>Perform data/spend analysis to identify opportunities for cost reduction, TCO, and value creation.</li>
<li>Lead governance of vendor sourcing agreements.</li>
<li>Manage/mitigate vendor risks, business continuity, and security.</li>
<li>Acts as liaison with vendors to ensure organizational needs are met.</li>
<li>Provides input, support, and execution on initiatives for continuous improvement within the department (SOP&rsquo;s, reference documents, visual aids, database creation, etc.).</li>
<li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul> 
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<div>Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree from a four-year college or university &ndash; preferably in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain or related degree.</li>
<li>1-2 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, finance, or related field.</li>
<li>Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.</li>
<li>Critical thinking skills.</li>
<li>Must have both quantitative and qualitative market research experience.</li>
<li>Experience working with financials, budgets, and cost models.</li>
<li>Ability to interpret and utilize key financial data &ndash; can tell a story with data.</li>
<li>Must have strong multitasking capabilities, project management skills, and the ability to work effectively in an environment with tight deadlines.</li>
<li>Must be self-directed and able to work independently but also able to work collaboratively in a team-oriented department.</li>
<li>Ability to learn and become subject matter expert quickly.</li>
<li>Proven ability to foster and maintain working relationships, internally and externally.</li>
<li>Experience directly negotiating with suppliers.</li>
<li>Occasional travel may be required.</li>
</ul>
Desired Characteristics:
<ul>
<li>MBA is a plus.</li>
<li>Excellent planning and prioritization skills with the ability to quickly adapt to change.</li>
<li>Demonstrated comfort level with ambiguity.</li>
<li>Excellent verbal, presentation, and written skills.</li>
<li>Clear thinker who is proven to solve problems efficiently and effectively.</li>
<li>Excels in a fast paced environment and can quickly pivot to meet schedule.</li>
</ul>
Additional Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.</li>
</ul>
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $70,304 &ndash; $80,000
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<div>Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal&rsquo;s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles&rsquo; Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.</div></div>

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