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RSM US LLP is excited to be adding a Strategic Sourcing Associate to our team!

The Associate works closely with more senior Strategic Sourcing personnel, Legal, Finance, and internal business stakeholders to ensure procurement activities are properly documented, compliant with internal policies, and efficiently executed. This position provides review of vendor contracts, focusing on total costs under $100,000, and operational support to the Strategic Sourcing team. This role supports execution of vendor intake processes, including evaluating submissions of vendor-contract-review requests, reporting, and operational support across the strategic sourcing organization. This position supports negotiations and contract review activities through preparation, tracking, and documentation for complex vendor contracts reviews as well as will independently review vendor contracts that are less complex.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Intake Administration and General Operational Support

Coordinate intake of Strategic Sourcing review requests from internal stakeholders

• Advise internal stakeholders on review-request submission process and system
• Validate completeness of intake documentation (business justification, approvals, vendor details)
• Route requests to appropriate sourcing, legal, or finance resources based on established policies
• Maintain accurate records of requests, approvals, and outcomes
• Help resolve any system issues and less complex support requests from internal stakeholders

Contract & Documentation Support

Prepare draft Statements of Work (SOWs), order forms, and standard contract documents using approved templates

• Coordinate contract routing for review, approval, and execution (OneTrust)
• Maintain organized contract files in document repositories or contract management systems
• Assist in compiling redlines, summaries, and comparison materials prepared by senior team members
• Prepare contract markups for low complexity contracts

Reporting, Tracking & Data Management

• Prepare basic reports and summaries for Strategic Sourcing leadership and stakeholders
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of vendor and contract data in systems

Stakeholder Communication & Coordination

Provide status updates to internal stakeholders regarding review-request progress and help drive reviews to completion

• Schedule meetings, calls, and follow-ups related to sourcing and contract activities
• Coordinate communication between sourcing, legal, finance, and business teams

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, finance, or related field
  (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience)
• Preferred: Coursework or certification in procurement, contracts, or supply chain management

TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS

• Required:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Strong attention to detail and document accuracy
• Preferred:
  • Experience working with document templates and structured forms

EXPERIENCE

• Required: 0-3 years strategic sourcing or contract administration experience
• Preferred: Knowledge of information technology concepts
• Preferred: Knowledge of contracting process workflow and contract management systems

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Required - above-average oral and written communication skills
• Required - Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
• Required - Above-average listening skills

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership.RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

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At RSM, an employee's pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.