Unum · 4 hours ago
Sourcing Specialist
Chattanooga, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$53K/yr - $101K/yr
3+ years expUnum is a Fortune 500 company committed to helping employees thrive through innovative employee benefits and service solutions. The Sourcing Specialist will manage sourcing projects, negotiate contracts, and analyze costs to maximize purchasing power and reduce costs.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Work closely with business owners, and subject matter experts throughout the organization to ensure that new requirements are sourced in a timely manner
Execute sourcing strategies specific to defined category in order to reduce cost and mitigate risk
Conduct RFX events, prepare bid analysis, present sourcing recommendations
Ensure proper control and consistent application of best practices across the enterprise
Ensure that the decision-making process is supported by technical and functional knowledge of the category and leading-edge analytical methods which encompass people, systems and financial measures
Collaborate with legal to ensure contracts follow the contract review and approval process per company policy
Analyze supplier contracts and recommend appropriate changes
Manage and improve supplier diversity within our supply base and support local economic development programs
Perform prospective supplier assessments including financial stability and customer reference checks
Execute easily repeatable non-risk sourcing events not requiring Legal review (e.g. extensions, renewals, amendments)
Performs prospective assessment and onboard of newly selected suppliers (according to established policy & procedures)
Qualification
Required
3 or more years of procurement, sourcing or supply chain experience
Strong negotiation, contracting, communication (verbal & written), influence and leadership skills
Proven skills to develop and implement sourcing and negotiation strategies
Ability to think strategically
Ability to perform financial analysis
Advanced PC skills required (Excel, Power Point, Word, etc.)
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in business or supply chain management preferred
Project Management experience considered a plus
Benefits
Award-winning culture
Inclusion and diversity as a priority
Performance Based Incentive Plans
Competitive benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability
Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
Mental health support
Career advancement opportunities
Student loan repayment options
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work environments
All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans.
Company
Unum
Since our founding in 1848, Unum has been a leader in the employee benefits business through innovation, integrity and an unwavering commitment to our customers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$700M2025-11-11Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2024-06-05Post Ipo Debt· $400M
1986-11-14IPO
Leadership Team
Curt Burghardt
Vice President People Delivery
Mike Schubert
Vice President Of Technology
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