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Position Overview

The AssociateSourcing Advisor is a support partner for the Sourcing team and the Category Managers. A sourcing, procurement, contracting, or finance background is required for this role. The scope and focus of work will vary and require working with a diverse team of cross-functional stakeholders. The Associate Sourcing Advisor is expected to observe and participate in the sourcing elements of a project and understand business requirements as well as monitor and guide sourcing events through various stage gates with due diligence partners. Areas of focus include sourcing mechanics/processes, supplier evaluation, negotiation support, supplier due diligence. This role requires a persistent and eager individual to find solutions that meet Exact Sciences' business needs with meticulous organizational skills.

Essential Duties

Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Communicates with suppliers participating in RFx events.
• Collaborate with Sourcing and Contract Analysts to draft and revise supplier agreements.
• Observe and support contract negotiations to optimize cost, quality, and risk outcomes.
• Participate in the development and execution of request. for proposals (RFP's) with input from cross-functional areas.
• Monitor and guide Sourcing processes related to due diligence (MNDAs, Privacy reviews, etc.) and related systems.
• Remain closely involved with Source to Contract process, reporting on various workflow statuses.
• Provide operational support for Category Managers in execution of strategic sourcing functions.
• Ability to quickly develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and customers.
• Awareness of sourcing standards, due diligence partners and supports education to impacted departments.
• Participate in several varied projects at one time, with frequently changing priorities.
• Ability to evaluate backup and alternate suppliers based on business needs.
• Ability to work independently or as a part of a group, taking direction from SMEs.
• Dedicated team player who can thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiating skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make decisions with limited information.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds for approximately 5% of a typical working day.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.
• Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
• Ability and means to travel between local Madison Exact Sciences locations.
• Ability to travel 10% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, finance, or a field related to essential duties.
• 1 years of industry experience in sourcing, supply chain, procurement, information technology, finance, operations, or a field related to the essential duties.
• Working knowledge in Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 years of experience working within Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, such as SAP.

Salary Range:

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