Unum UK

Sourcing Specialist

Unum UK

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chattanooga • Maine • Tennessee • United States

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Salary

💰 $53,300 - $100,700 per year

About the role

  • Work closely with business owners, and subject matter experts throughout the organization to ensure that new requirements are sourced in a timely manner
  • Execute sourcing strategies specific to defined category in order to reduce cost and mitigate risk
  • Conduct RFX events, prepare bid analysis, present sourcing recommendations
  • Ensure proper control and consistent application of best practices across the enterprise.
  • Ensure that the decision-making process is supported by technical and functional knowledge of the category and leading-edge analytical methods which encompass people, systems and financial measures.
  • Collaborate with legal to ensure contracts follow the contract review and approval process per company policy.
  • Analyze supplier contracts and recommend appropriate changes
  • Manage and improve supplier diversity within our supply base and support local economic development programs
  • Perform prospective supplier assessments including financial stability and customer reference checks
  • Execute easily repeatable non-risk sourcing events not requiring Legal review (e.g. extensions, renewals, amendments)
  • Performs prospective assessment and onboard of newly selected suppliers (according to established policy & procedures)

Requirements

  • 3 or more years of procurement, sourcing or supply chain experience.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in business or supply chain management preferred.
  • Strong negotiation, contracting, communication (verbal & written), influence and leadership skills.
  • Proven skills to develop and implement sourcing and negotiation strategies.
  • Ability to think strategically
  • Ability to perform financial analysis
  • Project Management experience considered a plus
  • Advanced PC skills required (Excel, Power Point, Word, etc.)
Benefits
  • Health, Vision, Dental
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
  • Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
  • Mental health support
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Student loan repayment options
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible work environments
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
procurementsourcingsupply chain managementnegotiation strategiescontract analysisfinancial analysisproject management
Soft Skills
communicationleadershipinfluencestrategic thinking
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in businessBachelor’s Degree in supply chain management