Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist in Vancouver, WA. Duties Include: * Senior Sourcing Specialist will negotiate price, terms, conditions, and supplier returns/allowances and serve as a point of contact on contracts; Implement new and renewed contract terms and services through the Coupa system, coordinating with related teams * Develop sourcing strategies, build a scope, stakeholder map, sourcing approach and spend analysis; Identify current and future business needs, business capabilities and constraints; Define the market, cost structure and suppliers * Negotiate and set up confidentiality and purchasing agreements with suppliers, understanding ownership and rights as it pertains to intellectual property; Develop appropriate supplier relationship management strategies, analyzing cost reductions and supplier performance improvement opportunities or risks * Partner with Finance to determine input for the business operating plans, regularly communicating any risks and opportunities or variances versus plan * Maintain strong business relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, seamlessly incorporating appropriate strategies and tactics to creatively solve negotiations * Participate in ongoing purchasing process improvement efforts; Evaluate and recommend best purchasing methods (formal and informal bid processes, purchase orders, disbursements, procurement cards, etc.) * Recognize intellectual property risks, manage issues that arise and elevate appropriately in a confidential manner * Interpret and evaluate contract provisions, conduct research on requirements, evaluate findings, and make recommendations * Conduct spend, internal and market analysis, preparing, coordinating and conducting negotiations * Prepare purchase orders through Coupa system, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with existing policies and procedures