Sourcing Specialist

Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing Support

• Support sourcing initiatives throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Assist in managing competitive sourcing events including RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs.
• Conduct supplier market research, benchmarking, and spend analysis.
• Analyze supplier proposals and prepare commercial comparisons and recommendations.
• Assist in identifying cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Prepare sourcing documentation, presentations, and business cases.
• Support supplier evaluations and selection activities.

Contract & Commercial Support

• Support the review of supplier agreements and commercial proposals.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and processing procurement documentation, including:
  • Statements of Work (SOWs)
  • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
  • Order Forms
  • Service Agreements
  • Amendments and Renewals
• Coordinate contract review and approval workflows.
• Track contract expirations, renewals, and key contractual obligations.
• Support contract repository and documentation management.
• Participate in commercial discussions and supplier negotiations under the guidance of senior sourcing professionals.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with business stakeholders to understand sourcing requirements and procurement needs.
• Provide sourcing and procurement support throughout the sourcing lifecycle.
• Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, Finance, Risk, Information Security, and Third-Party Risk Management teams.
• Build productive working relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Prepare reports, analyses, presentations, and management updates.

Analytics & Reporting

• Perform spend analysis and procurement reporting.
• Support budget, savings, and sourcing metrics tracking.
• Develop dashboards and reports to support decision-making.
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends, risks, and sourcing opportunities.

Process Improvement

• Contribute to procurement process improvement initiatives.
• Support sourcing governance and compliance activities.
• Assist with audit requests and documentation reviews.
• Participate in departmental projects and transformation initiatives.

Profile required

Strategic Sourcing within Société Générale ("SG") Americas Sourcing Department supports the overall goals of the Global Sourcing Department in Paris ("ACHA/DIR") to optimize and control SG's cost structure while mitigating commercial, operational, and legal risks. The Sourcing Specialist supports sourcing and supplier management activities across a broad range of spend categories, including Professional Services, Marketing, Travel, Corporate Services, Facilities, Technology, Market Data, Legal Services, and other indirect procurement categories. The role partners with business stakeholders and internal control functions to support competitive sourcing initiatives, supplier management activities, contract administration, spend analysis, and procurement projects. The successful candidate will develop commercial, analytical, and sourcing expertise while contributing to the delivery of value, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation.

Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, vendor management, contract administration, finance, operations, consulting, or a related business field.
• Internship, co-op, or professional experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or vendor management is an asset.
• Experience working in a corporate environment is preferred.
• Financial services industry experience is an asset.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Interest in procurement, supplier management, and commercial negotiations.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel

• Advanced PowerPoint

• Procurement and sourcing platforms (e.g., Ariba, SAP, Coupa, JAGGAER)

• Spend analytics and reporting tools

• Contract lifecycle management tools

• Knowledge of AI tools and technologies to improve sourcing effectiveness and operational efficiency

Education

• Bachelor degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Economics, Law, or related discipline.

• Professional procurement certifications are a plus.

LANGUAGE: 

Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, is a requirement as the person in this position will need to collaborate regularly with colleagues and partners in the United States.

Due to US Federal Securities law that may apply to this position, candidates who will apply for this position may be required to submit to an enhanced background screening, including the collection of their fingerprints by a third-party vendor selected by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA").