Sourcing Specialist
This position is responsible for executing of the sourcing processes for low to medium complex projects for the selection of standard products/services.
The primary functions will be interfacing directly with business areas across the enterprise and at various levels of management. The objectives are to drive efficiency, solve business problems, achieve speed to market, manage risk, ensure compliance, manage demand and limit total cost of ownership as it relates to third party spend for products and services. The position will coordinate activities for sourcing and work with suppliers to obtain product and service pricing, availability and capability assessments based on the collection of business requirements.
Other job functions include analyzing opportunity, providing project updates, process management and supplier optimization. Additionally, this position is expected to support supplier diversity objectives and other corporate core values.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for executing multiple sourcing projects through cross-functional collaboration and a disciplined approach to project management that enables consistent execution of the sourcing process.
Prepare spend analytics and reporting, present data and analysis to Senior Management and responsible for tracking and reporting of spend and benefit (value/savings).
Develop and implement process improvements, system controls and risk management.
Run e-Procurement systems to facilitate sourcing, contracting and purchasing activities.
Conduct market research and analyze relevant data (benchmarking, spend, contracts) to support execution of supplier/sourcing strategies.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree OR 4 years of experience
3 years of experience managing risk controls, business processes and policies
3 years of experience in data analytics and system administration
3 years of experience presenting and reporting to senior leadership
1 year of experience using Microsoft Office applications
Auburn Hills Operations Center
8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday This position offers a hybrid work model that includes onsite and remote days as determined by the manager
Comerica is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - veterans/individuals with disabilities, committed to workplace diversity.
