Sourcing Specialist

Unum Group

Chattanooga, TN, US
Base: $53,300.00-$100,700.00; bonus/equity: perfor...
Strategic sourcing
Contract negotiation
Cost and value analysis
The Sourcing Specialist manages and executes projects of small to medium complexity, provides support to larger strategic sourcing projects, and utilizes project management skills to drive results and manage deadlines

Job Summary

  • The Sourcing Specialist manages and executes projects of small to medium complexity, provides support to larger strategic sourcing projects, and utilizes project management skills to drive results and manage deadlines.
  • This role involves sourcing for specific project needs, contract negotiation and coordination, and cost and value analysis to maximize Unum’s purchasing power and reduce total costs.
  • Unum offers a competitive benefits package including health, vision, dental, disability, generous PTO, 401(k) employer contribution, mental health support, career advancement, student loan repayment, and tuition reimbursement.

Matching Summary

The Sourcing Specialist manages and executes projects of small to medium complexity, provides support to larger strategic sourcing projects, and utilizes project management skills to drive results and manage deadlines.

Salary

Base: $53,300.00-$100,700.00; Bonus/Equity: Performance Based Incentive Plans; Benefits: Competitive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic sourcing
  • Contract negotiation
  • Cost and value analysis
  • RFX event execution
  • Supplier diversity management

Nice-to-have

  • Award-winning culture
  • Inclusion and diversity priority
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Flexible work environments

Key Requirements

  • 3+ years procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Strong contracting skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong influence skills
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies
  • Strategic thinking ability
  • Financial analysis ability
  • Advanced PC skills

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Not specified

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