· Develop negotiation strategies and participate in negotiations with vendors on price, delivery, terms, etc.
· Provide supporting data and analytics to ensure informed decisions are made when choosing vendors
· Conduct data analysis to support management of vendor base; provide in-depth vendor performance analysis
· Uncover/understand client objectives, challenges and needs by performing regular client needs assessments
· Proactively and reactively manage vendor relationships; leverage internal resources to enhance relationships
· Minimize cost and maximize value in the sourcing process via leveraging strategic sourcing, negotiations, etc.
· In project checks pre & post with focus on Quality Control.
· Assist Estimation and Project teams with any market issues as well as previewing fron and back end projects when necessary.
· Interact cross-functionally with all other departments and serve as an effective and value-added service for the entire organization
· Handles moderately complex issues and problems with a sense of urgency; appropriately identifies and escalates issues to department leadership
· Perform work under general supervision; carefully reviews the details and accuracy of work performed
· Travel expected up to 40% of the time
· Performs ad-hoc projects and other duties as assigned
