Sourcing Manager III

Sourcing Manager III

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Sourcing Manager III for a Remote Role

Position Title: Sourcing Manager III

Location: Remote Role

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Contract - [FULL TIME (40 Hours a week)]

Pay Range: $60.00/hr.-$70.00/hr.

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities:

Gather detailed information from sales, customers, and stakeholders to develop comprehensive specifications.

Solicit bids and quotes, determine best pricing/value, and lead competitive sourcing processes.

Procure finished goods and services for resale, leveraging established vendors and identifying new suppliers as alternative sources when required.

Make substitution recommendations were cost savings, improved quality, or better delivery outcomes can be realized.

Meet with vendor representatives to resolve shipping, back order, and overstock issues.

Develop and qualify new vendors, ensuring best price and delivery through competition and strong negotiating skills.

Maintain up-to-date vendor catalogs, contracts, and pricing schedules.

Stay current on new products, supplier innovations, and market trends, and communicate relevant insights across the organization.

Manage large-scale RFPs (ranging from $1M to $25M in annual spend) within Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, and other critical facility service categories.

Build and sustain supplier relationships in mission-critical environments, balancing cost efficiency with high reliability standards.

Partner with engineering, operations, and finance teams to align sourcing strategies with business growth and infrastructure requirements.

Must have skills:

Strong negotiating, communication, and customer-service skills.

Ability to analyze and resolve a variety of issues simultaneously.

Proven ability to structure supplier partnerships, drive accountability, and enable continuous improvement.

Strong stakeholder management, with ability to gain cooperation across teams.

Ability to translate technical infrastructure needs into sourcing strategies.

Experience managing sourcing processes in high-reliability, mission-critical environments.

Proficiency in MS Windows, procurement systems, and 10-key by touch.

Strong analytical skills for pricing comparisons.

High degree of integrity, ownership, and results orientation.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Deep industry knowledge of data center operations and infrastructure, particularly in Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Fire Life Safety, Generators, FM Services, and Water Treatment.

Demonstrated experience managing competitive sourcing events and supplier negotiations with multimillion-dollar spend.

Track record of driving efficiency, compliance, and value through procurement processes in complex, fast-paced environments.

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 244073 when responding to this ad.

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