Procurement Sourcing Specialist

Scientific Games:

Scientific Games is the global leader in lottery games, sports betting and technology, and the partner of choice for government lotteries. From cutting-edge backend systems to exciting entertainment experiences and trailblazing retail and digital solutions, we elevate play every day. We push game designs to the next level and are pioneers in data analytics and iLottery. Built on a foundation of trusted partnerships, Scientific Games combines relentless innovation, legendary performance, and unwavering security to responsibly propel the global lottery industry ever forward.

Position Summary

The successful candidate will possess a comprehensive knowledge of procurement processes, exceptional communication and project management skills. Have a proven track record of supporting corporate supplier diversity initiatives including the development and management of good faith outreach sourcing events.  Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Procurement, the Sourcing Specialist will be a key contributor in supporting all global proposals and supplier diversity initiatives.

Identify Sourcing Opportunities – Review and understand customer RFP requirements particularly regarding Minority Business Enterprise (MBE).  Create a timeline and summarize the MBE requirements associated with each RFP.  Actively search for and identify potential sourcing opportunities within the organization.  Help with the development and management of Scope of Work (SOW) for each contract type. Contribute to and execute annual plans around increasing MBE spend in line with our Global procurement targets, in partnership with the SG category managers and Procurement Leadership. Facilitate project tasks with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with overall supplier diversity initiatives.

Conduct Market Research – Maintain a supplier diversity dashboard. Gather and analyze market intelligence to stay informed about industry trends, supplier capabilities, pricing dynamics, and emerging technologies. Participate in supplier diversity conferences as needed to promote collaboration.

Supplier Evaluation & Selection – Evaluate potential suppliers based on predetermined criteria such as NAICS codes, diverse certification type, being active on each state lottery website as an approved diverse supplier and identifying the value-added opportunities available. Work closely with the category managers to stay informed on each supplier’s financial stability, quality, capacity, delivery capabilities, and alignment of roadmap with Scientific Games’ strategic objectives.

• – Support the administrative tasks to secure and track contractual agreements. Provide continuous project management support for diverse initiatives.

Total Cost Analysis – Support in the preparation of comprehensive cost analysis. Gather, summarize and present supplier proposals to Procurement Leadership identifying potential risks associated with sourcing decisions.

Supplier Relationship Management – Continuously monitor diverse suppliers to track contract compliance. Support the Category Managers as needed to maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to foster collaboration, address performance issues, explore cost-savings opportunities, and mitigate risks.

Supply Chain Risk Assessment – Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies to ensure continued contract compliance, continuity of supply, minimize disruptions, and protect the organization’s interests.

Drive Continuous Improvement – Regularly review and track all diverse spending for each state lottery. Identify areas for improvement and optimize efficiency and effectiveness of the Procurement function. Submit monthly diverse tracking reports to Procurement Leadership.

Stakeholder Collaboration – Collaborate with cross-functional teams, to inform them of how we are tracking against the supplier diversity initiatives. Help identify ways to increase value added diverse partnerships to show continuous growth.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting – Work closely with the category managers to review how diverse suppliers’ performance including cost savings, quality improvements, and delivery reliability, and provide regular updates to Procurement Leadership.

Qualifications

Qualifications / Skills / Knowledge

Required

• 3-5+ years’ experience in Project Management or Sourcing of commodity-based products or indirect services.
• Sourcing Event Management (RFx) and data analytics experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal and project management skills.
• Proficiency in excel and relevant procurement software and tools (eSourcing, eProcurement, Spend Analytics)

Desired

• Industry certification in sourcing (Certified Supply Management Professional or equivalent) or project management (Project Management Professional – PMP)
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. If your position requires you to work in the field, production, and/or warehouse, it is mandatory that you use the approved Personal Protective Equipment.

Work Conditions

Scientific Games, LLC and its affiliates (collectively, “SG”) are engaged in highly regulated gaming and lottery businesses.   As a result, certain SG employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts.   In order to ensure SG complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, SG requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles.  As a prerequisite to employment with SG (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to SG conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above. 
 

SG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.

SG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.