Description
Workday is looking for a highly motivated and efficient Express Sourcing Specialist to play a key role in our Source-to-Pay process.
In this fast-paced role, you will be responsible for managing a high volume of low-to-medium dollar sourcing projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services.
Responsibilities:
- Execute sourcing projects in alignment with category-level strategies and established processes for low to medium dollar sourcing projects
- Manage a high volume of sourcing requests, primarily low-to-medium dollar value, often with standardized procedures
- Support the creation, review, and negotiation of contracts, ensuring favorable terms and conditions
- Negotiate with suppliers on pricing, service level agreements, and other key commercial and legal terms to maximize savings and achieve defined goals
- Conduct risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential supplier-related risks
- Execute low-complexity RFQs and quick bids to identify the best-value suppliers
- Prioritize the utilization of preferred and existing suppliers whenever possible
- Meet or exceed service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for project completion and efficiency
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date information in procurement systems
Critical Skills:
- Sourcing and Procurement: ability to identify, evaluate, and acquire goods or services from external sources in a cost-effective and efficient manner
- Contract Management: ability to efficiently manage contractual agreements with suppliers to maximize performance and minimize risk
- Negotiation: ability to analyze and evaluate different options to facilitate agreements and close deals with suppliers to reach an optimal outcome
- Program Management: ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Relationship Building: ability to establish and nurture strong connections with stakeholders
- Supplier Relationship Management: ability to develop and manage partnerships with vendors that supply goods, materials, and services
- Sourcing Strategies: implementation of methods to manage procurement processes effectively
- Results-Oriented: ability to focus on the desired outcome of a project or task
- Analytical Thinking: breaking down complex information or identifying trends and insights for better understanding, decision making, and problem-solving
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
- Minimum 4 years of experience in procurement or sourcing, preferably in a high-volume environment
- Proficiency in procurement processes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills