Strategic Sourcing Specialist jobs in Burlington, VT

Position Summary

The Sourcing Specialist is a resource for customers, strategic account managers and vendors to create personalized resource solution plans and ensure adequate options to properly dispose, recycle, or reuse materials. The Sourcing Specialist researches, identifies, and qualifies new and current vendors that enable Casella to manage customer’s waste streams in a cost-effective way.  

Key Responsibilities

• Researches vendor and supplier capabilities to allow Casella to continue to grow its suite of service offerings.
• Verifies customer service needs and secures hauling and end site pricing and service details from suppliers and vendors to endure accurate and complete information is provided for proforma/proposals to customers. 
• Researches vendors and/or suppliers applicable to specific customer’s needs and material types to determine which vendor solution is most appropriate.
• Profiles materials (incineration, waste to fuel, kilns, hazardous and non-hazardous waste) as presented by account managers.
• Trains other team members when needed and assists when any questions are proposed, while maintaining a high level of productivity. 
• Monitors and follows up on customer requests as necessary to maintain information in CRM (Customer Relationship Management Database). 
• Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company and its products and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, 3-5 years of sales experience, 2-4 years of business experience with increasing responsibilities, and be legally eligible to work in the US. Background knowledge or interest in an environmental and/or sustainability field is preferred.

Exceptional relationship management skills, excellent listening, communication, and problem-solving skills, and an ability to identify new and creative solutions are required. A demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment.

Attributes

Intuitive individual who is a self-starter, with high attention to detail, the ability to multitask, can maintain a high level of productivity at all times and is results oriented with the ability to see the larger picture while focusing on detailed information.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Maternity & Parental Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts, Discounted Stock Program, 401K, Employee Awards, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Incentive, Tuition Assistance, Career Pathways, and More.