Sourcing Coordinator

The Sourcing Coordinator will be responsible for managing the sourcing and RFP/RFQ process for labor contractors within Uniti operations. This role involves sourcing new contractors, negotiating pricing agreements, managing relationships with existing contractors, and analyzing pricing trends to ensure cost-effectiveness and efficiency. The Sourcing Coordinator will also be responsible for maintaining a comprehensive contractor database and providing regular reports and analytics to support decision-making.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Sourcing New Labor Contractors
  
  
  
  • Identify potential labor contractors through research, networking, and industry contacts.
  • Evaluate contractor capabilities, qualifications, and pricing to ensure alignment with company needs and standards.
  • Coordinate the solicitation and evaluation of bids or proposals from potential contractors.
  
  
  
  
• Managing Existing Contractors
  
  
  
  • Maintain relationships with current contractors to ensure high levels of service and performance.
  • Address any issues or concerns raised by contractors in a timely and effective manner.
  • Negotiate contract renewals and amendments as necessary to meet changing business needs.
  
  
  
  

• Negotiating Contractor Pricing
  
  
  
  • Conduct negotiations with contractors to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms.
  • Analyze pricing proposals and develop negotiation strategies to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality standards.
  • Document negotiated agreements and ensure compliance with contractual terms.
  
  
  
  
• Building and Reviewing Pricing Trends and Analytics
  
  
  
  • Monitor pricing trends and market conditions to identify opportunities for cost optimization.
  • Analyze pricing data and generate reports to track performance against budgetary targets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategies for improving sourcing efficiency and effectiveness.
  
  
  
  
• Building a Contractor Database
  
  
  
  • Establish and maintain a centralized database of labor contractors, including contact information, capabilities, and performance history.
  • Regularly update and validate contractor information to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Develop processes and tools for efficiently managing contractor data and information.
  
  
  
  

• Conducting Project Audits:
  
  
  
  • Plan and execute post project audits in accordance with established methodologies and standards
  • Review project documentation, including project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables, to assess compliance with organizational policies and procedures
  • Conduct interviews with project stakeholders, including project managers, team members, etc. to gather insights and perspectives on project performance
  • Identify and document key lessons learned from completed projects, including successes, challenges, and opportunities for improvement
  
  
  
  
• Develop Software and Process Improvement:
  
  
  
  • Work with Systems and Process development team to continue development of Contractor Bid Portal
  • Support the development, design and delivery of contractor related programs and tools
  • Perform extensive research and analysis to design and develop strategies that will optimize daily interactions with internal operations and contractor support
  
  
  
  

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in sourcing or procurement, preferably in the telecommunications industry.
• Proven track record of successfully negotiating contracts and managing vendor relationships.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal stakeholders and external contractors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other analytical tools.
• Familiarity with oracle software and systems is a plus.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting, standing, and walking.
• Keyboarding/typing.
• Long hours involving overtime and weekends as necessary.
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen, sampling device and/or a paper copy.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work multiple tasks in a stressful environment while maintaining a positive and pleasant manner with others.
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced office environment.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, holidays, and weekends.

Uniti provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.