VS-Strategic Sourcing Specialist in Newark, NJ (Hybrid) at Rangam Infotech Private Limited

Actual Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Contract)

Work Location: Hybrid – work location Client HQ Newark Office with a minimum of two days a week in the office.

Candidates MUST live in NJ because travel to events within NJ will be required. and must be able to commute to Client locations and events

12 month assignment :12 months, may be extended depending on projects 

Notes  

• Candidates MUST have recruitment in construction or with a union workforce AND sourcing or external partner relationship experience with organizations.
• Diversity Talent source for contract positions in construction, trade or other diversity protected group.
• 10-20% travel in Northern NJ- Middlesex county, Union County, Trenton, ect.
• Reimbursement for mileage and tolls.
• Schedule may vary depending on the time of year, engagements and events
• MUST have experience sourcing for construction roles
• Strong Recruiting background with 8+ years of targeted sourcing experience
• Experience building partnerships with community and diversity organizations
• Use sourcing skills and expertise to help deepen and establish relationships
• Coordinate and participate with outreach and sourcing events (both live and virtual)
• Work closely with DEI peers
• Ability to influence and inspire others
• Must have STRONG communication skills
• Prior experience working for an organization that are federal contractors is a PLUS!!!!!!
• SHRM certification a PLUS||||
• ATS (Applicant Tracking System) knowledge & experience working in MS Excel
• Success Factors and SAP a PLUS!!!!!!!

Job Responsibilities 

• Sourcing Specialist to serve as a diversity talent sourcer for a large utility employer, focusing on outreach and recruitment of diverse groups.

Responsibilities include:

• Reporting to the Manager, Strategic Sourcing, sourcing specialist, will develop and support appropriate sourcing strategies and workforce development initiatives based on the organizations’ open positions and long-term workforce needs.
• Create strategic partner relationships with diverse organizations that serve diversity focus areas to attract, hire and retain talent.
• Collaborates with recruitment staff and leadership to implement best practices for sourcing strategies, maintain an innovative approach to how this can be successfully accomplished using all available tools and resources.
• Track outreach to diverse community partners to measure which relationships are the most effective. Track and record referrals and communications with each organization to facilitate reporting.
• Coordinate and participate in outreach events/initiatives (live & virtual) 10-20% travel.
• Deliver results with little supervision and effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Support other strategic sourcing team initiatives as needed (e.g., summer internship program)

General Information

• Skilled TA professional with 8+ years of targeted sourcing experience with a large employer
• Demonstrated experience in building strategic partnerships with diverse organizations, education systems
• Demonstrated examples working with workforce development boards and vocational/technical schools
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal skills
• Applicant tracking systems background; a plus if experience with Success Factors, emPower, SAP & SharePoint, Power BI
• Independent, energetic, team player, inquisitive spirit
• Accustomed to interacting with senior management
• Ability to influence and inspire