Resume Skills and Keywords for Sourcing Specialist

Sourcing professionals help businesses implement cost-effective sourcing methods that contribute to additional profits. Using strategic sourcing techniques and an in-depth understanding of the industry, they scout and bargain with suppliers to obtain goods, resources, and services.

Skills required for a Sourcing Specialist's role

  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Market Research
  • Purchase Orders Creation
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Cost Cutting
  • TAT Reduction
  • Quality Improvement  
  • Internal Customers
  • Purchase Orders
  • Contract Management
  • Negotiation Strategies
  • Contract Management
  • Market Research
  • Key Stakeholders

What recruiters look for in a Sourcing Specialist's resume: 

  • Proficient in implementing inventory optimization strategies within the company.
  • Skilled in obtaining quotes from different suppliers.
  • Adept in negotiating price, quantity, and delivery schedules with suppliers.

What can make your Sourcing Specialist’s resume stand out:

A strong summary that demonstrates your skills, experience and background in sourcing and procurement

  • A sourcing specialist skilled in overseeing the whole range of tasks necessary for making the best and brightest choices possible through effective sourcing. A vast understanding of industry research & analysis of important elements.  Exceptionally driven, independent thinker who anticipates requirements and responds appropriately. Strong team player with the skill sets required to create, implement, and uphold compliance. 

Targeted job description 

  • Assess quotes and compile a detailed assessment of cost breakdowns.
  • Generate quote comparisons and contribute to internal supplier selection based on the quotes.
  • Provided solutions to improve company spending and outsourcing.

Related academic background 

  • BBA (Marketing) | Amity University, Noida 2016 

Resume of Sourcing Specialist in Text Format

SNEHA RATHORE 

Sourcing Specialist 

9065783456 | sneharathore@gmail.com | Delhi, India | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sneharathore/ 

SUMMARY

A sourcing specialist skilled in overseeing the whole range of tasks necessary for making the best and brightest choices possible through effective sourcing. A vast understanding of industry research & analysis of important elements.  Exceptionally driven, independent thinker who anticipates requirements and responds appropriately. Strong team player with the skill sets required to create, implement, and uphold compliance. 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 

Sourcing Specialist | Cubicle Consultancy, Delhi | 2018 - 2021 

  • Implemented and managed multiple customer accounts with account-level projects and process improvements aimed at increasing internal contract administration customer service levels. 
  • Prepared, issued, analyzed, recommended awards, and implement RFPs for assigned materials and services.
  • Worked with account management to ensure contract requirements, such as budgets and scope of work, are met. 
  • Evaluated current and potential suppliers, monitored performance, and negotiate favourable prices, terms, and conditions. 
  • Negotiated and maintained contracts for subcontract services and materials for multiple FM accounts and achieve established cost improvement goals. 
  • Supported Operations teams with supplier additions and changes, assistance in P2P management, and act as liaison with suppliers on their behalf. 
  • Assisted sourcing and account teams along with other internal customers on the resolution of problems with contracted suppliers. 
  • Ensured that long-term solutions are implemented. 

Sourcing Specialist | HealthKart, Delhi | 2016 - 2018 

  • Worked with field partners to identify growth and sales opportunities, develop future projects, maintain customer relationships and leverage supplier relationships to determine profit margins. 
  • Determined price to sell to key customers while identifying solutions and resolving complex and unique issues. 
  • Sourced product with a focus on total customer opportunity and balanced GP and revenue to contribute to higher earnings. 
  • Communicated performance expectations and provide qualitative feedback to Supply Chain regarding the performance of suppliers. 
  • Evaluated requirements to proactively identify and develop effective solutions for unique or complex customers and requests. 
  • Provided customer service by proactively contacting customers and suppliers to resolve issues and improve opportunity success rates. 

EDUCATION 

  • BBA (Marketing) | Amity University, Noida 2016 

SKILLS 

  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Market Research
  • Purchase Orders Creation
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Business Process
  • Cost Cutting
  • TAT Reduction
  • Quality Improvement  

LANGUAGES 

  • Hindi
  • English
  • German