Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client in Cincinnati, OH that is seeking a 3rd Party Supply Coordinator to join their team on a 6-month contract to hire basis. This is not a technical position, however, the manager wants someone with Salesforce experience. The 3rd Party Supply Coordinator will act as a liaison between a third-party company and our client, creating training material.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and lead all facets of program budgeting, including the development and ongoing management of annual budgets; capital and expense plan/forecast future budgets


• Create and manage project schedules through an identified tracking tool, this includes developing guidelines, criteria, and establishing resource planning requirements


• Partner with departmental and business management teams to evaluate requirements and determine the best solutions for initiatives, utilizing information from a variety of sources, including internal best practices and competitor/industry practices


• Ensure project goals are defined and monitored to ensure agreements are met


• Lead in the development of messaging, content, and themes for department communications


• Partner with Category Managers with data, negotiations, and research to keep projects on-track


• Ensure incorporation of robust category strategy/management processes across the categories


• Develop progress and status reporting for corporate strategic planning team


• Develop senior executive updates on indirect sourcing, including coordination of Cost Leadership Council


• Coordinate enablement programs including skills inventory, gap analysis and training

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience managing business change initiatives


• Ability to load and analyze data sets, develop pivot tables and reports in Excel


• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate to customers and all levels of the organization


• Proven track record of delivering objectives on time and within budget


• Knowledge of the sourcing process and levers that produce savings


• Knowledge and understanding of project life cycles


• Managing multiple projects.


• Experience in identifying market opportunities and developing category/project strategies to maximize savings


• Experience in identifying broader opportunities across a range of categories and developing strategies to maximize savings


• Using general business understanding of financials, cost drivers, market conditions and leverage opportunities across a wide range of industries


• Must be able to confidently use knowledge to discuss/negotiate with suppliers

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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