Supply Chain Associate

Ampcus, Inc
United States, D.C., Washington
1629 K Street Northwest (Show on map)
Mar 25, 2025
Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team. Job Title: Supply Chain Associate Location(s): Washington, DC Lead Stakeholder Engagement and Sourcing Initiatives: Collaborates with business stakeholders and procurement management to determine sourcing category strategy. Responsible for working with business stakeholders and procurement management to frame and develop project objectives, requirements, and sourcing strategy prior to supplier engagement. Drafts and leads the applicable sourcing process through scoring and completion (e.g. RFx, sole source, etc.). Acts as primary contact with potential suppliers during the RFx, selection, and negotiation process. Leads supplier negotiations throughout RFx and contracting process to achieve optimal savings, value, and risk profile. Supplier Management: Ensures procurement process is followed and all documentation is complete and accessible in the Ariba source to pay system. Analyzes and compares service and/or product offerings and specifications, investigates future renewal requirements and options, and resolves contract and invoice discrepancies. Manages existing contracts to anticipate and prepare for ongoing renewals. Provides other services related to the sourcing, contracting, and supplier management function as required. Qualifications: Required: This position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; and 3+ years' experience in a relevant functional assignment (e.g. Professional Services, Facilities, HR, Marketing, IT, IT Services, or other applicable procurement focus area). Extensive experience in managing the end to end sourcing process from requirements gathering through RFx and contracting. Robust pricing and contractual negotiations with suppliers. Effective presentation and influencing skills to interface with multiple levels of management. Experience in analyzing pricing and determining price reasonableness. Proven experience with key category suppliers. Skills and Abilities: Excellent project and time management skills including but not limited to risk assessment, workplan development and management. Developed analytical, organizational and coordination skills. Able to apply complex problem-solving abilities to achieve problem ad process solutions. Ability to spot, communicate and mitigate issues. Flexibility and ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Must be able to effectively work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities, deadlines, and workloads that can be variable for long periods of time. Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer. Desirable: Experience in the Health Insurance industry. Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Knowledge of Ariba or similar procurement automation tools. Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.