Indirect Sourcing Specialist - IT

Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success.

One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.

As the Indirect Sourcing Specialist - IT, you will be responsible for technology and other service acquisitions and fulfillment within the Indirect Sourcing team. You will support cross functional projects and work with a variety of groups to understand the procurement requirements and negotiation strategies for various projects. You will get the opportunity to manage sourcing processes from beginning to end and act as a “product consultant” to provide solutions for new products and services to meet business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Establishing and managing relationships with internal customers/stakeholders.
• Supporting IT initiatives by understanding all processes and stakeholders within the IT Organization
• Managing the RFI/RFP process that includes organizing and coordinating information and requirements; planning, arranging, and meeting schedules; monitoring results
• Managing daily requests from IT and other categories and issue POs as needed
• Obtaining quotes, comparing and negotiating pricing
• Work with the enterprise to understand the procurement requirements and negotiation strategies for assigned projects as well as collaborate with project teams to align project costs.
• Managing POs and review PO for coding, pricing and information accuracy
• Inform customers of PO issuance and any other details regarding orders
• Participating in savings tracking, supplier development, and service improvements
• Assist in developing statements of work (SOW)
• Analyze SOWs and appropriate content to advise business unit representatives and technology representatives as to the validity and appropriate content
• Build relationships with key technology vendors and follow required sourcing policies and procedures
• Assist with new supplier onboarding process

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, finance, or other related field or minimum of 5+ years of experience
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong work ethic and commitment to accomplish tasks as assigned
• Aptitude for handling multi-dimensional, complex processes and/or projects with the ability to identify specific examples (this experience may have been exhibited while functioning in a non-technical role).
• Ability to work as part of a team and leading sourcing efforts
• Possess strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills: be able to understand and communicate complex topics with simplicity across organizational boundaries and up/down the management chain
• Have the proven ability to establish, maintain and manage valuable and genuine internal/external business relationships
• Be able to support sourcing initiatives by understanding all processes and stakeholders
• Actively collaborate cross functionally on new projects and initiatives as assigned
• Have experience working with business units as a product consultant to help determine new and/or better products/services to meet their requirements
• Be committed to learning from senior strategic sourcing team members and actively seek opportunities to work with them
• Be adaptable and able to make decisions in an ambiguous environment
• Basic understanding of organizational accounting

Preferred Qualifications

• Indirect sourcing experience
• Experience using a procurement technology (ie Ariba, Coupa, GEP)
• 1-3 years of experience in a sourcing role with increasing responsibility managing $5MM+ in category spend
• 2+ years of contract negotiation experience

What's In It For You:

We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees:

• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program.

• 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays.

• Volunteer Time Off (VTO).

• Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement).

• Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave.

• LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program).

• Patterson Perks Program.

EEO Statement

As a people-first company, Patterson promotes a culture that embodies and celebrates diversity and inclusivity. We believe our employees’ unique experiences and differences is what strengthens us and drives our success. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We are Patterson. We welcome you.