Sourcing Advisor

Company: Volt
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 24, 2025

Job Description:

Hi Sir,

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Innova Solutions has a client that is immediately hiring for a Strategic Sourcing Advisor - Procurement

Position type: Fulltime/Contract
Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Advisor - Procurement
Location: Chicago, IL
Work Mode: (Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Duration: CTH

As a Strategic Sourcing Advisor - Procurement, You will
Job Description:

The Strategic Sourcing Advisor is responsible for identifying and developing sourcing strategies to secure optimal pricing and services. This role focuses on negotiating cost for Professional Services, including IT Consulting, IT Managed Services, Management Consulting, HR, Finance, Legal, and Research categories. The Advisor will build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, manage escalations independently, and analyze business pipelines to streamline vendor operations while acting as a subject matter expert for the assigned category.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead strategic sourcing activities, including RFPs, RFIs, market scans, and category management.
Partner with internal business teams to define specifications and requirements.
Conduct industry research, assess risks, and provide intelligence on market trends.
Negotiate pricing, contract compliance, and vendor management.
Develop strategic plans to optimize supplier base and cost savings.
Manage multiple sourcing projects and contracts while collaborating with vendors and stakeholders.
Present recommendations and sourcing strategies to internal teams.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Finance, or equivalent experience.
Strong analytical and research skills to support procurement strategies.
Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities.
Experience with contract negotiations and vendor rationalization.
Project management experience with the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:
3-6 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or finance.
Experience in business process outsourcing or insurance industry.
Knowledge of category management and contract negotiation best practices.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW.

Thank you!
Anshima Chachondia
Associate - Recruitment
anshima.chachondia@innovasolutions.com
(+1) 720-452-1377

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: $55.00- $58.00- per hour.
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:
Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes 2024
Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & Hire Genics)
Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications


Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (Hire Genics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. - 1324b.
The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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