Sourcing Specialist Procurement Operations

• The ideal candidate will be bilingual Spanish and will develop, implement, and maintain assigned sourcing strategies that support and advance the company's Strategic Sourcing objectives and policies• Must have raw materials and finished goods experience within manufacturing• Work closely with suppliers, vendors, and manufacturers• Perform business analysis, evaluate market conditions, and negotiate agreements to support cost reduction initiatives• Coordinate Services and Materials sourcing initiatives and other sites as needed• Perform special projects as assigned cost management, knowledge of commodities• Effectively interact and communicate with manufacturing, project management and suppliers regarding commodity management activities• Negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors to secure favorable terms• Development of Supplier Agreements• Maintain PO/Proposal logs, Contractor Logs and folders, vendors setup and invoicing issues• Purchase materials and services in the assigned category portfolio, consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need• Conduct quality management activities to ensure materials meet specifications• Evaluate external markets for competitive sources of supply, conducting market research and using benchmarking data to qualify potential sourcesSpanish speaking preferred.Desired Skills and ExperienceBilingual Spanish, Raw Materials, Sourcing, Procurement, Food