**Experienced Full Stack Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Professional Services Procurement**

At blithequark, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, feasible. We do that through utilizing and growing the contemporary era and pushing the envelope to convey memories to lives through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that provides exceptional innovative content to audiences across the world. **About blithequark** As a global leader in the entertainment industry, blithequark is dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences to our customers. Our team of passionate professionals is committed to creating innovative solutions that exceed expectations. We're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our team and help us achieve our goals. **Job Summary** We're seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our team and lead the strategic sourcing of Professional Services for blithequark. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for building relationships with key executives, advising on market engagement, leading deal negotiations, and assisting to optimize cross-functional vendor relationships. You will work on a wide range of projects that will keep your job exciting, exposing you to many service-providing industries, including consulting and advisory, financial, tax, audit, data subscriptions, translations, temporary workers, managed services, etc. **Responsibilities** As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will be responsible for: * Participating and leading cross-functional sourcing initiatives with key internal stakeholders * Evaluating providers and experts based on pre-determined selection criteria * Developing and leading RFI/RFP process for professional services according to blithequark policies and procedures * Analyzing bids based on overall cost/delivery to identify opportunities to obtain the best value * Preparing and executing clear, data-driven negotiation techniques using Strategic Sourcing methodology * Preparing and executing contracts, as well as performing post-award administration * Understanding and assisting in the development and execution of performance control applications with providers that focus on quality, responsiveness, and cost * Ensuring compliance with Sourcing and Procurement regulations and best practices * Communicating and documenting to management the reputation of any significant external relationships that may impact planning and decision-making * Analyzing market trends and conditions that affect internal stakeholders and external providers and/or pricing * Participating in professional development activities to stay up-to-date with current industry best practices * Demonstrating exemplary integrity and ethics in all instances * Showing expertise with all aspects of the sourcing process for professional services agreements **Requirements** To be successful in this role, you will need: * 5+ years of strategic sourcing experience with a minimum of 2 years of professional services class sourcing * Ability to engage with and establish relationships with personnel at all levels * Strong strategic agility * Strong analytical skills * Excellent written and oral communication skills * Strong negotiation skills * Ability to collaborate in a team environment * Internal client awareness * Ability/choice to work in various environments * Ability to handle ambiguity * Knowledge of: + Sourcing & Procurement processes + Basic legal terms & conditions + Entertainment industry trends and conditions + Proven expertise with all aspects of the sourcing process for professional services agreements + Established experience working with the legal department on subjects regarding boilerplate revisions to terms and conditions **Preferred Qualifications** * Experience working with and/or for companies that offer consulting and advisory services * Professional Services Sourcing history is a plus * Consulting/Advisory history is a plus **Required Education** * Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field **What We Offer** At blithequark, we offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for career growth and development. We are committed to providing our employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed in their roles and achieve their career goals. **How to Apply** If you are a motivated and experienced Strategic Sourcing Specialist looking for a new challenge, please submit your application through our website. We look forward to hearing from you! Apply Job! Apply for this job