Strategic Sourcing Senior Administrative Associate | 009

Job Title

Develops and implements category strategies that enable UPS to procure goods and services within assigned categories at the best overall cost of ownership and best value. Subject matter expert within assigned category with a deep understanding of spend, savings, market intelligence, supplier metrics, and other performance indicators important to internal stakeholders. Engages with internal business stakeholders and suppliers to drive continuous improvement and optimize the supplier base. Plays a leading role in negotiations and supplier relationship management. Verifies that all sourcing initiatives meet category-specific regulations, follow appropriate risk mitigation protocols, and ensures that specific contingencies for the assigned category are in place. Provides administrative or technical support to ensure effective on-going operations. Applies knowledge of established processes and procedures to execute with excellence. Special projects as needed for department support. Requires full proficiency in a range of assignments gained through training and considerable experience. Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring. Takes a broad perspective to problems and spots new, less obvious solutions. Identifies key issues and patterns from partial / conflicting data. Completes work with a limited supervision. Likely to act as an informal resource for colleague with less experience.

Interpersonal skills : Good prioritization skills. Must be a team player. High self-accountability. Self-starter with the ability to learn quickly and retain information. Ability to work in a regulated environment with minimal supervision. Must have great attention to detail. Must be able to clearly communicate with internal and external customers. Ability to interact and work with Administrative, Business Professionals and Management daily.

Grade 9

Monday-Friday 0800-1630

Flex time (will discuss)

Office environment

1 year commitment

Employee Type : Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other criteria : UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race / color / religion / sex / national origin / veteran / disability / age / sexual orientation / gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic qualifications : Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.