Our Procurement Services team is hiring a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support our strategic sourcing efforts, timing, and impact of contracting and purchasing functions. Our team is responsible for creating, managing, and renewing contracts, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and working with suppliers to negotiate terms for goods and services to support the success of Colorado Springs Utilities. In this role, you will establish, manage, and enhance relationships with our strategic business customers.
Please note that this position offers flexible scheduling following the six-month probationary period (e.g., the option to work 9-hour days, with every other Friday off - or a hybrid work schedule, which is a pre-determined blend of working from home and in the office).
How Will You Make an Impact?
- Responsible for sourcing events, including taking the lead on the RFx process, working with stakeholders to ensure the selection of best-value suppliers through fair and ethical practices, while adhering to public procurement policies and procedures
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Creating, negotiating, and managing contracts
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Interpreting and advising on contractual issues regarding policies, processes, and legal practices to mitigate risks and resolve issues
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Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and municipal laws and regulations
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Negotiating legal terms and conditions
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Conducting analyses to determine qualified suppliers for goods & services
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Advising Project Manager on proper sourcing methods by evaluating factors such as risk analysis, budget and cost, and scheduling requirements
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Partnering with City Attorney's office - Utilities Division to ensure consistency with the contract assessment process
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Facilitating cost analysis, negotiations, and strategies to achieve cost savings
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Evaluating supplier performance and reliability
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Participating in supplier diversity programs, including an emphasis on local, small business, minority, veteran-owned, woman-owned, and other special class suppliers
Who You Are
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Relevant and progressively responsible strategic sourcing experience, preferably in a Utility or related environment, and a proven track record of success in building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
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Knowledge of industry processes and regulations is valued
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Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is valued
Colorado Springs Utilities
121 S Tejon - 5th Floor
Colorado Springs
Colorado United States
www.csu.org
