Our client, a world
leader in biotechnology and life sciences, is looking for a
"Sourcing
Specialist, Diagnostics Direct Procurement"
based out of
Oro
Valley/Marana, AZ.

Job Duration: Long
Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension)

Pay Rate : $35/hr - $40/hr
on W2 DOE

***This is an onsite
position - Primary Location: Tucson, AZ (split time between Marana site and Oro
Valley site); Mandatory to be on-site at least 3 days per week (Tuesday and
Thursdays at Oro Valley Campus. Wednesday at Marana campus)***

Company Benefits:
Medical, Dental,
Vision, Paid Sick leave, 401K

Responsible for
executing Direct Procurement Operations activities, ensuring alignment with
Category Management strategies. Focuses on supplier management, escalations,
master data management, cost savings, and continuous improvement
Education & Experience:

• 
  Bachelors’ Degree
• 
  3+ years of procurement
  experience with experience in basic contracting, business enterprise systems,
  and spot buying
• 
  Experience or
  demonstrated understanding in supporting cost reduction and value improvement
  programs
• 
  Experience in
  operational excellence or continuous improvement methodologies as well as
  experience in Life Sciences are a plus
• 
  Experience with
  enterprise systems and procure-to-pay tools and eSourcing tools is desired
• 
  Experience with SAP or
  other ERP software is a plus

Knowledge, Skills &
Abilities
:

• 
  Understands and
  frequently uses quantitative and / or qualitative data to drive decisions
• 
  Identifies risks to
  support statements or hypotheses
• 
  Works independently to
  develop and implement a negotiation plan / strategy (May need assistance in
  leading complex or challenging negotiations)
• 
  Good communication
  skills and demonstrated understanding of translating business requirements into
  procurement specifications with customer service in mind
• 
  Tailors messages and
  communications appropriately with limited supervision to ensure understanding
• 
  Contributes to meetings
  and team presentations/briefings and asks appropriate questions to gather
  information
• 
  Basic level of
  proficiency in business enterprise tools and understanding of the end-to-end
  procurement process

If interested, please
send us your updated resume at

hr@dawarconsulting.com
/
akansha@dawarconsulting.com