At CoreTrust, our mission is to redefine procurement by maximizing value through an efficient on-demand marketplace and community. We envision a prosperous world connected by seamless digital trade and we value building connections, acting nimbly, pioneering exploration, demonstrating fortitude, and driving impact.
Scope
- Plan and execute solicitations and contracting timelines in conjunction with LEAD Agency designated categories and CoreTrust category expansion efforts
- As an expansion of the LEAD Agency procurement team, conduct market research, develop strategies, create leverage, mitigate risks, and anticipate market trends and supplier direction while facilitating contract award and administration
- Establish strong working relationships on behalf of CoreTrust as the point of contact for the LEAD Agency
- Ensure positive ongoing supplier relationship(s) at all touchpoints and process milestones (LEAD Agency sourcing process, supplier business reviews, review of new product in assigned categories, etc.)
- Provide subject matter expertise in the contractual process to internal stakeholders
- Interface as needed with cross-functional CoreTrust teams as needed
- Research, then advise on how end-users interface with CoreTrust’s products
- Create product comparisons between supplier offerings and advise on operational impact to provider
- Advise on future product pipeline and impact on market, cost drivers, market dynamics like commodity and relevant indices, and end-user group(s) drivers and preferences
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise in strategic sourcing and negotiation in public sector procurement
- Expertise in theory and execution of best procurement practices to yield superior results
- Experience creating and interpreting complex financial models
- Expertise in market and supplier dynamics, and experience leveraging for optimal outcomes
- Experience interpreting complex proposals and contract language
- Certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management, Certified Purchasing Manager, Certified Professional Public Officer, NIGP Certified Procurement Professional, and Certified Professional Public Buyer
What We Do
CoreTrust is the definitive group purchasing organization (GPO) for large corporations. By leveraging the aggregated spend of the collective, CoreTrust enhances member profitability by negotiating and offering contracts with competitive pricing for non-production supplies and services.
By partnering with large enterprises across many verticals, and with private equity firms and their portfolio companies, CoreTrust leverages extraordinary purchasing power by assuring suppliers of committed volume from these well-respected companies.
Serving 3000+ companies across multiple verticals, CoreTrust helps members realize sustainable, double-digit savings by drawing on our extensive contract portfolio and procurement market expertise.
