Sourcing Consultant – Mortgage
Fifth Third Bank
Sourcing Analyst – Contract
Staples Promotional Products
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Gathers information from sales and sales support to develop detailed specifications for various print product categories. Using these specifications, solicits bids and quote requests from qualified suppliers using the company designated processes and procurement tools.
- Negotiates with Supplier partners to deliver best pricing, solution, and value. Provide sales with proactive communication regarding progress of quote request while working within established deadlines.
- Ability to describe specifications from samples provided by the requestor utilizing commonly used industry tools - ruler, micrometer, loop, paper swatches, and PMS books.
- Procures finished goods and services for resale, utilizing established suppliers and/or contacting new suppliers as alternative sources of supply when needed. Provides alternatives when cost savings and/or better solutions can be realized.
- Support internal partners as needed (Program Sourcing opportunities, Merchandising teams, Supply Chain teams). Support the NAD Business Unit.
- Works closely with Sales support teams to resolve supplier and sales issues/concerns/requests post order.
- Works with Sourcing Management to qualify/request new strategic suppliers. Works with Supplier Relations to address concerns/issues and possible removal of strategic suppliers from our database.
- Work closely with Sourcing Management to proactively communicate with internal and external business partners.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in print sourcing or a related role.
- Higher Secondary or Vocational Education in Business, Print Procurement or related field or equivalent work experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or related field
- Experience with e-sourcing and procurement software
- Certification in supply chain management, production or procurement
- Strong Multi-tasking and Time Management skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; self-motivation.
- Ability to work in a team environment and fluid organizational structure.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and information-gathering skills.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written, including problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Proficiency in print sourcing processes and industry best practices
- Knowledge of custom print product categories (e.g., envelopes, forms, digital print)
- Demonstrated experience in negotiating costs
- Strong analytical and data management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Team-oriented, flexible, and able to adapt to organizational changes
Benefits
- Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
- Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
- Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
print sourcinge-sourcingprocurementnegotiating costsdata managementorganizational skillsinformation-gatheringdetail-orientedproficiency in Microsoft Office Suiteknowledge of custom print product categories
Soft skills
multi-taskingtime managementself-motivationteam-orientedflexibilityproblem solvingconflict resolutioninterpersonal communicationability to work independentlyadaptability
Certifications
certification in supply chain managementcertification in productioncertification in procurement
