Sourcing Analyst, IT/Telecommunications

SOURCING ANALYST, IT/TELECOMMUNICATIONS

OUR COMPANY
TopSource, LLC is an affiliate of Topco Associates LLC (Topco), a leader in private label procurement and brand management for the supermarket retail and food service industry. Topco?s leadership has grown out of our expertise in procuring, packaging and distributing private label grocery and pharmaceutical products for many of the nation?s largest retail supermarket chains.

TopSource, LLC is dedicated to strategic sourcing indirect (not for resale) products and services. Our efforts increase customer profitability and provide a competitive business advantage. With over $4 Billion under spend management, TopSource is setting and exceeding business goals each year. We believe that our people are our most important differentiator. Our business culture is one of success, support and professional excellence. You will join a team of bright, talented associates who enjoy working together, successfully meeting and exceeding our corporate and professional goals.

THE POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
As Sourcing Analyst, you will be proactive in leading initiatives with representative from our customer organizations to source IT/Telecommunications products and services. You will be trained in our strategic sourcing process, a disciplined and highly successful approach to sourcing. You will be supported by strong internal management and will work closely with other associates in a collaborative environment. However, your initiative, good judgment and team building skills will be recognized as you work independently on specific commodity initiatives.
You will:
? Utilize your experience and process change skills to identify opportunities to lower costs.
? Direct small groups of sourcing management professionals.
? Develop vendor relationships
? Understand customer specifications and processes but also seek to influence those requirements through marketplace research and best practice assessment
? Ensure compliance across the larger organization.
? Participate in training to develop expertise in TopSource's strategic sourcing process.
? Share best practices across all divisions to insure the success of your efforts.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED
? Bachelor?s degree preferably in any analytical or business discipline (Accounting / Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, etc.).
? 2 - 4 years in sourcing products and/or services, preferably in the IT/Telecommunications area.
? A high degree of competency in quickly developing expertise in a commodity.
? Excellent skills in market / supplier analysis.
? Strong sense of responsibility and ownership of projects and their related savings goals.
? Demonstrated ability in strategy development, negotiation and problem solving.
? Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and flexibility to adjust to demands of the job.
? Strong communication skills at all levels of the organization.
? Ability to handle multiple tasks with minimum supervision.
? Detail-oriented with the ability to successfully negotiate time-sensitive issues.
? Strong MS software skills (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word).
TO HELP YOU SUCCEED WE PROVIDE:
? Competitive compensation
? 401K, pension plan, vacation, medical, dental, life, disability, tuition reimbursement
? Training and professional growth development programs
? Career path and growth opportunities for successful performers

CONTACT INFORMATION
Please forward your qualifications to
jbrown@topsourcellc.com
TopSource, LLC

185 Campanelli Drive, Braintree, MA 02184
phone: 866-255-8922
fax: 781-380-5749
www.topsourcellc.com