Kforce has a client in Cincinnati, OH that is seeking a 3rd Party Supply Coordinator to join their team on a 6-month contract to hire basis. This is not a technical position, however, the manager wants someone with Salesforce experience. The 3rd Party Supply Coordinator will act as a liaison between a third-party company and our client, creating training material.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate and lead all facets of program budgeting, including the development and ongoing management of annual budgets; capital and expense plan/forecast future budgets
Create and manage project schedules through an identified tracking tool, this includes developing guidelines, criteria, and establishing resource planning requirements
Partner with departmental and business management teams to evaluate requirements and determine the best solutions for initiatives, utilizing information from a variety of sources, including internal best practices and competitor/industry practices
Ensure project goals are defined and monitored to ensure agreements are met
Lead in the development of messaging, content, and themes for department communications
Partner with Category Managers with data, negotiations, and research to keep projects on-track
Ensure incorporation of robust category strategy/management processes across the categories
Develop progress and status reporting for corporate strategic planning team
Develop senior executive updates on indirect sourcing, including coordination of Cost Leadership Council
Coordinate enablement programs including skills inventory, gap analysis and training
REQUIREMENTS:
Experience managing business change initiatives
Ability to load and analyze data sets, develop pivot tables and reports in Excel
Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate to customers and all levels of the organization
Proven track record of delivering objectives on time and within budget
Knowledge of the sourcing process and levers that produce savings
Knowledge and understanding of project life cycles
Managing multiple projects.
Experience in identifying market opportunities and developing category/project strategies to maximize savings
Experience in identifying broader opportunities across a range of categories and developing strategies to maximize savings
Using general business understanding of financials, cost drivers, market conditions and leverage opportunities across a wide range of industries
Must be able to confidently use knowledge to discuss/negotiate with suppliers
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
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