Sr Sourcing Specialist - 90388306 - Philadelphia

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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
This individual-contributor position requires Subject Matter Expert (SME) level technical knowledge in end-to-end strategic sourcing concepts and activities including conducting spend analytics, market analysis, demand analysis, RFx, contract negotiation and implementation, contract management, and ongoing strategic supplier management. The categories may include but are not limited to: direct procurement for construction, engineering, material & equipment for capital and operations projects.This position is accountable for cost-effective life-cycle management of critical or strategic commercial categories or groups of categories and associated subcontracting.  Responsible for managing key commercial relationships; developing and implementing subcontracting types and strategies (EPC/DBB/DB/CMAR); seeking out qualified supplier firms, performing subcontractor qualifications; negotiations, award and administration of engineering or construction contracts within the appropriate ERP and related systems.  Must be able to negotiate complex contract terms and conditions and understand technical scopes of work in detail.  This position applies SME knowledge of the ERP system; Integrates Federal and other applicable Procurement Regulations; Negotiates complex terms and conditions; and identifies potential risks with assigned Purchase Orders or Contracts and independently seeks guidance from management-level Procurement personnel or the Law Department. This position is responsible to analyze commercial data to identify target categories and recommend opportunities for strategic development.Position shall report into Manager, Sr. Manager or Director, as assigned. Hiring office is Philadelphia Amtrak office or other Amtrak offices as advised during the recruitment process, office reporting will begin as remote with foreseeable change to hybrid or full time in-person. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Provides purchasing services for Amtrak business units, including solicitation, negotiation of contract pricing, contractual terms and conditions of purchase, performing cost or price analyses, development of sources of supply, and the ongoing management of strategic suppliers.
• Facilitates and implements the Procurement lifecycle; including but not limited to: pre-award activities & post award administration, including chairing pre-bid and category kickoff meetings, risk analysis, negotiating terms and conditions, payment terms, liquidated damages and incentive fees.  Perform post-award cost analysis, evaluations, change and claim management as well as contract closeout.
• Negotiates procurement contracts involving variable costs and non-standard terms and conditions. Prepares and administers contracts that are financially and legally sound -- ensuring enforcement of contractual requirements and Amtrak’s policies and procedures in concert with Federal Procurement Regulations and/or the Uniform Commercial Code, as applicable.
• Partners with other Procurement and Logistics functions including Planning, Procurement, Business Improvement, and Material Control. Work closely with departmental peers across functional areas to build procurement influence. 
• Serves as an interface to business units and management for the sourcing function and responsible for managing procurement projects assigned. Assists business units in finalizing Statements of Work, as necessary.
• Interacts with internal and external customers, providing a high level of collaboration; assists and supports business units from a commercial perspective. 
• Recruits, maintains, and manages suppliers with focus on total cost improvements while maintaining the highest code of