Develop and implement sourcing strategies to meet the company's procurement objectives.Identify potential suppliers and conduct thorough evaluations to assess their capabilities, reliability, and quality standards.Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, payment terms, and service level agreements.Continuously monitor and evaluate supplier performance, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services while maintaining quality standards.Collaborate closely with internal departments to understand their sourcing needs, specifications, and requirements.Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, new suppliers, and cost-saving opportunities.Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, fostering partnerships based on trust, reliability, and mutual benefits.Lead supplier audits and evaluations to ensure compliance with ethical standards, legal regulations, and industry best practices.Regularly review and analyze sourcing data and metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and changes in regulations that may impact sourcing strategies.

As a Sourcing Specialist I am responsible for proactively seeking to identify entry to senior level talent, primarily through effective and diligent Internet, database, and social media searches.Quickly analyse social data and resumes to engage qualified candidates.Responsible for market and talent research ascertaining likely sourcing opportunities for well-matched candidates and complete detailed Master Sourcing Plans.Conducting first level interviews to determine if there is a match to the client needs.