Position Overview
Sourcing Specialists helps the company in effecting more efficient sourcing processes to save costs and maximize profitability. They negotiate with suppliers to obtain goods, materials, and services at the best prices by using strategic sourcing strategies.

Sourcing Specialists who helps to make the sourcing process of a company or institution more efficient. It can be done through building relationships with suppliers, negotiating cost and developing agreements that ultimately help a company grow and become more profitable.

Academic Qualification

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field.
Master's degree, and particularly the master in business administration (MBA) are in the highest demand.
Management and leadership skills.
Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Professional Experience

Proven work experience as a Sourcing Specialist, Sourcer or similar role
Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs) and other Human Resources Management software
Familiarity with social networks, professional sites and resume databases
Good knowledge of labor legislation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills (particularly business email writing knowledge)
Good time-management skills with the ability to handle various open positions simultaneously

Professional Certifications

Roles and Responsibilities

Use social media networks to look for and connect with potential candidates
Interact with professionals on niche platforms, like Github and Behance
Review online portfolios and resumes to pre-screen candidates
Collaborate with hiring managers to identify each position’s requirements
Send recruiting emails and follow up with candidates
Ask for referrals from internal and external networks for hard-to-fill roles
Contact past applicants for new job opportunities
Develop a network of potential candidates and industry professionals
Log candidate information in our Applicant Tracking System and other internal databases
Identify future hiring needs and proactively source potential hires
Measure and report on recruiting metrics, like source of hire and time-to-fill