SCPFO Procurement Spec

Senior Sourcing & Contract Specialist

Location: On-site

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Sourcing & Contract Specialist to lead major, high-dollar sourcing events and serve as the subject matter expert for key categories of spend. In this role, you will work autonomously to protect company interests, structure complex business deals, and serve as a trusted consultant to Category Managers, Legal, Risk, and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Architecture: Write, structure, and negotiate details for complex, non-standard contracts, including pricing models, performance criteria, SLAs, warranties, terms & conditions, and risk mitigations.
• Strategic Advisory: Serve as an internal consultant on contract formation and sourcing strategies for high-dollar spend and emerging program needs.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Legal, Risk, Safety, and Supply Chain COE to safeguard business interests and streamline procurement processes.
• Team Guidance: Direct and mentor Procurement Professionals and Analysts on sourcing events and contract execution.
• Market & Cost Modeling: Apply total cost-of-ownership (TCO) models, pricing caps, cost containment models, and indices to optimize deal structures.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience: 7+ years of progressive experience in contract management, paralegal work, or supply chain procurement. Experience in utility, manufacturing, or construction industries is strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Deep expertise in end-to-end contract design, structure, and complex negotiation.
• Exceptional analytical, TCO modeling, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with a proven track record of influencing stakeholders and suppliers.

salary: $69.08 - $74.08 per hour shift: First work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

Writes the summary and details for complex/non-standard contracts, including pricing, performance criteria, service levels, warranties, terms and conditions, and any risk mitigations. Writes modifications to existing complex/non-standard contracts, coordinating with Legal as necessary. Provides advisory support for contract development and negotiations to category managers and procurement professionals, as needed. Applies pricing models, cost containment models, pricing caps, total cost-of-ownership models, and indices during contract development. Supports category managers to refine sourcing strategies for complex spend. Works with the Service Center to ensure transactional and customer support services are aligned with category strategies. Collaborates, as needed, with the Supply Chain center of excellence (COE), the Service Center, and business partners on projects and other initiatives to address recurring issues, improve efficiency, and improve satisfaction.

Skills

• Purchasing/Procurement

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 7 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.