10-key (Tenkey) Numeric Keypad, Analysis Skills, Bidding, Business Administration, Business Operations, Business Solutions, Cargo/Freight, Compensation and Benefits, Cost Control, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Expense Analysis, Fortune 500 Customers, Government, Information Technology Consulting, Leading Edge Technology, Market Trend Analysis, Mathematics, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Negotiation Skills, Partner Sales, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Management, Quality Management, Request for Proposals (RFP), Requirements Management, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Sourcing Strategy, Team Player, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Quality Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Vendor/Supplier Sourcing
Job Title: Sourcing Manager IV (Procurement)
Location: Austin, TX
Duration: Contract - 6 months
Pay Range: $49/hr $54/hr (W2)
Job ID: 374414
About BCforward
BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
Job Description
We are seeking a Sourcing Manager IV to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in RFQ development, strategic sourcing, vendor negotiation, and procurement operations and a proven ability to secure best-value outcomes, optimize cost and delivery, and maintain reliable supplier relationships.
Responsibilities:
- Gather detailed requirements from sales and customers to create clear, complete RFQ specifications.
- Solicit competitive bids and quotes, analyze submissions, and recommend best pricing and value.
- Procure finished goods and services for resale using established suppliers and qualifying alternates as needed.
- Recommend substitutions that improve cost, quality, quantity, or delivery performance.
- Engage vendor representatives to resolve shipping, backorder, and overstock issues.
- Develop and qualify new sources through competitive events and disciplined negotiations.
- Maintain current vendor catalogs, price schedules, and related documentation.
- Monitor product innovations and market trends and communicate insights to internal stakeholders.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Expert negotiation and vendor management capability for RFQ and sourcing cycles.
- Strong customer service orientation with the ability to partner with sales and customers.
- Ability to analyze multiple variables, resolve issues, and prioritize simultaneous activities.
- Effective collaboration skills to gain cooperation across internal teams and external partners.
- Proficiency drafting detailed customer orders and specifications.
- Proficiency in MS Windows environment with accurate 10-key skills.
- Applied math skills for pricing, freight calculations, and label measurements.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with strategic sourcing tools, eRFx, and spend analysis.
- Background in supplier performance management and contract compliance.
Why BCforward?
At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Opportunities for growth with global clients.
- A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.
About Our Commitment
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
Fair Chance Notice
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct relationship with certain job duties, including adherence to company policies, sound judgment, stress management, safe and respectful work with others, trustworthiness, meeting client standards, and safeguarding business operations and reputation.
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