13491 - SOW Services Procurement Specialist - Hybrid, Hillsboro, OR
About the positionResponsibilities• Manage the life cycle of client's outsourced service and project-based engagement using vendor management systems. • Work with managers to create new requests. • Conduct SOW quality and compliance reviews. • Digitize statements of work into the vendor management system. • Translate service requirements into digital statements of work within a client's vendor management system. • Analyze supplier rates and market benchmarking. • Negotiate savings. • Facilitate change orders.• Monitor payment. • Facilitate onboarding and offboarding services suppliers and workers. • Manage the process for any independent contractor evaluations. • Consult with managers and client stakeholders to guide managers to proper buying channels. • Consult with managers and client stakeholders to develop supplier requirements into an effective statement of work. • Conduct contract and pricing negotiations. • Oversee supplier contracts and associated statements of work (SOW). • Monitor SOW approvals by manager and service provider, create amendments for changes, track spend and monitor project end date.• Establish and monitor key performance indicators of supplier performance. • Actively manage supply base including monitoring supplier performance. • Develop supplier continuous improvement and corrective action plans. • Facilitate supplier business reviews with client stakeholders. • Ensure that all key service delivery objectives are met. • Establish and manage relationships between the Suppliers, Client Managers, Procurement and other Stakeholders. • Create, maintain and enhance program documentation such as SOPs, work instructions and process flows.• Act as a cooperative and contributing team member of the global program. • Ensure timely submittal of milestone payments and resolve supplier payment issues. • Establish and build a professional rapport with suppliers and managers. • Maintain and keep current all required documentation in the designated technology platforms. • Proactively identify service delivery issues and coordinate timely resolution. • Educate suppliers and managers on program and provide appropriate training. Requirements• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Procurement, Technical, or Business-related field.• Experience in Procurement or an Operations role supporting SOWs or equivalent experience. • Strongly preferred experience in external client service outsourcing or consulting. • Prior experience with VMS tools such as SAP Fieldglass/Beeline or procurement systems like SAP Ariba. • Experience supporting indirect services categories such as Consulting, IT services, or engineering services. • Proven track record of managing procurement-related projects or initiatives effectively. Benefits• Base salary range is $61785 to $80,000.• Total compensation package and benefits applicable to the position. Apply tot his job