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Sr Sourcing Specialist

Sr Sourcing Specialist

UnumBaton Rouge, Louisiana, United States of America
$63,500.00–$114,300.00 yearly
Full-time
When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive.Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employees at our ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Senior Specialist, Strategic Sourcing

Senior Specialist, Strategic Sourcing

CovetrusLouisiana
$67,100.00–$124,500.00 yearly
Remote
Full-time
Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services company dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We are bringing together prod...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Louisiana State UniversityBaton Rouge, LA, US
Full-time
Please submit cover letter, resume, and 3 references.For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary range, please contact Stephen Walczak at 225-578-2303 or.Closing Da...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Record Specialist

Record Specialist

RICEFW Technologies IncBaton Rouge, LA, United States
Full-time
The scope of the proposed services will include the following : .Gather and align current document related needs, operations, environment, procedures, policies and personnel with Records Management b...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago
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Sales Specialist

Sales Specialist

Gibbons Grouplouisiana, LA, United States
Full-time
Our agents help families all over the country find the Life insurance, Retirement Solutions and Financial Services Solutions they need to protect their futures. You would specialize in a revolutiona...Show moreLast updated: 9 days ago
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Data Specialist

Data Specialist

Window World of Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LA, US
$17.00 hourly
Full-time
America's leading replacement window company, Window World, is looking for an Auditor to join our headquarters in Baton Rouge, LA. Similar to a Data-Entry role, the Auditor will be responsible f...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
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Sales Specialist

Sales Specialist

Rivercity Insurance & Financial ServicesLouisiana, United States, United States
Full-time
Are you ready to ignite your career in sales with passion and professionalism? We are on the hunt for a dynamic and motivated Outside Sales Representative to join our vibrant team and propel the gr...Show moreLast updated: 10 days ago
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Product Sourcing Specialist

Product Sourcing Specialist

VirtualVocationsBaton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Full-time
A company is looking for a Product Sourcing Specialist to secure high-quality suppliers and maintain a reliable supply chain. Key ResponsibilitiesSource and evaluate suppliers for product developmen...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago
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Documentation Specialist

Documentation Specialist

QuantaleapBaton Rouge, LA, US
Full-time
Role : Documentation Specialist .Location : Baton Rouge, Louisiana.The scope of the proposed services will include the following : .Gather ...Show moreLast updated: 4 days ago
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Training Specialist

Training Specialist

Baton Rouge Telco FCUBaton Rouge, LA, US
Full-time
We are currently seeking a Training Specialist for our credit union.If this sounds like you, we’d love to chat!.Conducts training sessions on procedures, products and services, use of the com...Show moreLast updated: 13 days ago
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Sourcing Data Analyst

Sourcing Data Analyst

Cushman & WakefieldBaton Rouge, LA, United States
$59,500.00–$70,000.00 yearly
Full-time
The principal purpose of the Sourcing Data Analyst is to support the procurement organization and client delivery teams as it pertains to sourcing, vendor compliance and vendor management performan...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
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Registration Specialist

Registration Specialist

GrahamBaton Rouge, LA
Quick Apply
REMOTE – Registration Specialist.Contract Position, 5 days per week, from 9am-6pm EDT with one-hour lunch.Registration Specialist opportunity with the possibility of becoming a permanent posi...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
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Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

East Baton Rouge Sheriff's OfficeBaton Rouge, LA, US
Full-time
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for providing support in the accurate and timely processing of payroll for the sheriff's office staff. This position will ensure compliance with federal, st...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
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Product Specialist

Product Specialist

Gerry Lane CadillacBaton Rouge, LA, United States
Full-time
At Gerry Lane Enterprises, we strive to make every customer a customer for life.Our Louisiana dealerships have been proudly serving the Baton Rouge areas for many years. Our promise is to keep deliv...Show moreLast updated: 29 days ago
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Care Specialist

Care Specialist

HealthEcareers - ClientBaton Rouge, LA
Full-time
Are you a dedicated individual with a passion for providing quality care and making a positive impact in the lives of others? If you possess a unique blend of skills and attributes, including criti...Show moreLast updated: 15 hours ago
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Environmental Specialist

Environmental Specialist

VeoliaPort Allen, LA, US
Full-time
About Veolia North America .A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treat...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago
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Product Specialist

Product Specialist

Teleperformance-Turbo TaxBaton Rouge, LA, United States
Full-time
GigCX Marketplace is partnering with Teleperformance.TurboTax, to help millions of people file their taxes smarter each year. A big part of our success comes from our customers’ positive experiences...Show moreLast updated: 1 day ago
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Math Specialist

Math Specialist

OutlierBaton Rouge, LA
$30.00–$50.00 hourly
Full-time
Outlier helps the world’s most innovative companies improve their AI models by providing human feedback.Are you an experienced Math Expert who would like to lend your expertise to train AI models? ...Show moreLast updated: 16 days ago
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Care Specialist

Care Specialist

Upward HealthBaton Rouge, US
Full-time
Are you a dedicated individual with a passion for providing quality care and making a positive impact in the lives of others? If you possess a unique blend of skills and attributes, including criti...Show moreLast updated: 23 hours ago
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Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

East Baton Rouge Parish SheriffBaton Rouge, LA, United States
Full-time
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for providing support in the accurate and timely processing of payroll for the sheriff's office staff. This position will ensure compliance with federal, state,...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
Sr Sourcing Specialist

Sr Sourcing Specialist

UnumBaton Rouge, Louisiana, United States of America
30+ days ago
Salary
$63,500.00–$114,300.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive.

Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employees at our client companies to thrive throughout life’s moments. And this starts with ensuring that every one of our team members enjoys opportunities to succeed both professionally and personally. To enable this, we provide :

Award-winning culture

Inclusion and diversity as a priority

Performance Based Incentive Plans

Competitive benefits package that includes : Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability

Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)

Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution

Mental health support

Career advancement opportunities

Student loan repayment options

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work environments

  • All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans .

And that’s just the beginning…

With 10,000 employees helping more than 39 million people worldwide, every role at Unum is meaningful and impacts the lives of our customers. Whether you’re directly supporting a growing family, or developing online tools to help navigate a difficult loss, customers are counting on the combined talents of our entire team. Help us help others, and join Team Unum today!

General Summary :

The Sr Sourcing Specialist is part of Unum’s global supply management organization and is responsible for leading the sourcing and execution of projects, contracting, and supplier relationship management across the enterprise utilizing project management skills to drive results and manage deadlines. These responsibilities include work in partnership to manage cost, quality, and delivery performance of Unum’s Supply Base. Key activities include management of cost reduction projects, assisting with strategic sourcing activities for new and existing programs, supplier contract negotiations and administration, supplier performance management, and developing and driving customized supplier and sourcing strategies.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  • Leads and participates on high energy, cross-functional teams responsible for developing, implementing, and executing of sourcing strategies specific to defined category in order to reduce cost and mitigate risk
  • Manages and conducts RFX events related to low and medium complexity enterprise-wide sourcing projects (e.g., preparing bid analysis, process specifications, tests, reports, and other exhibits for critical and complex requirements, presenting sourcing recommendations, managing timeline related to bid / proposal - meetings, amendments, and notifications).
  • Ensures proper control & consistent application of best practices for the enterprise through the use of sourcing and procurement processes.
  • Develops negotiation strategies, gains alignment from business stakeholders, leads cross-functional, category-based negotiation teams using BATNA and other methodologies, and implements appropriate supplier risk analyses.
  • Conducts complex analyses, including price / cost analysis, benefit analysis, and financial analysis. Has excellent understanding of requirements for contract development and evaluation.
  • Works closely with key business owners, and subject matter experts throughout the organization to ensure that new requirements are sourced in a timely manner.
  • Assists in analysis and interpretation of various procedures and guidelines as it relates to sourcing of goods and / or services.
  • Supports and improves supply base development programs (e.g., supplier diversity, local economic development, green sustainability programs)
  • Assist and consult with the business partners to create Service Level Agreements to effectively measure and manage supplier performance.
  • Manages, coordinates, and tracks ongoing supplier relationship and performance by building supplier scorecards and conducting regular supplier feedback cycles to maintain or improve performance as appropriate.
  • Ensure that the decision-making process is supported by technical and functional knowledge of the category and leading-edge analytical methods which encompass people, systems, and financial measures.
  • Collaborate with legal to ensure contracts follow the contract review and approval process per company policy.
  • Analyze supplier contracts and recommend appropriate changes
  • Perform prospective supplier assessments including financial stability and customer reference checks
  • Job Specifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management (or equivalent work experience) and at least 5-8 years of Procurement, Category Management, Supplier Management or Sourcing.
  • Project Management experience considered a plus
  • Relationship and communication skills with ability to collaborate with and influence internal and external partners across all levels and geographic markets; proven ability to initiate and maintain stakeholder engagement; ability to develop a deep and thorough understanding of business category goals and objectives as they relate holistically to the enterprise
  • Strong negotiation, contracting, communication (verbal & written), influence and leadership skills.
  • Strategic thinking and planning skills, balanced with proven track record of delivering tangible results in complex and matrix work environment
  • Strong initiative with ability to set stretch goals and define steps to achieve results
  • Proven skills to develop and implement sourcing and negotiation strategies.
  • Demonstrated negotiation, presentation, and decision-making skills
  • Ability to perform financial analysis (i.e., supplier capital projects, ROI, NPV, financial status, make vs. buy, lease vs. buy, etc.)
  • Advanced PC skills required (Excel, Power Point, Word, etc.)
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    Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA - plus over 35 US field offices. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with over 40 field offices nationwide.

    The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.

    63,500.00-$114,300.00

    Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.

    Company : Unum