Strategic Sourcing Coordinator chez CoreTrust Purchasing Group

Every company needs supplies and services to operate. From laptops and rental cars to pens and pallets, all companies have procurement needs. That’s where CoreTrust comes in. CoreTrust provides a B2B marketplace that has transformed how companies buy billions of dollars’ worth of supplies and services annually. We’re on a mission to be the one place where buyers and suppliers connect, secure purchasing agreements, transact, and partner to realize savings.  

To support our rapid growth, we’re seeking a dynamic Strategic Sourcing Coordinator to support our public sector sourcing operations.  

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing environment and excels at managing sourcing timelines, coordinating across teams, and communicating clearly with stakeholders. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the success of reverse auction events by facilitating collaboration, maintaining project momentum, and supporting supplier and customer engagement—without being responsible for deep analytical modeling. 

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing event timelines and milestones from kickoff through contract launch, including progress tracking and maintaining documentation   
• Partner with internal teams (analysts, sales, category managers) to ensure deliverables are met.  
• Review procurement documents and contracts to extract key milestones, requirements, and timelines.  
• Analyze buying agency (customer) needs and translate them into actionable sourcing plans.  
• Conduct process mapping to identify gaps and improve workflows.  
• Perform market research to assess supplier landscape and sourcing viability.  
• Create feasibility summaries and procurement cycle overviews for internal and external stakeholders.  
• Serve as a primary point of contact for suppliers and public agency clients during sourcing events.  
• Guide suppliers through the reverse auction process and ensure readiness, including support in onboarding and providing updates throughout the sourcing lifecycle.  
• Lead discussions on procurement processes, bid progress, and post-event wrap-ups.  
• Escalate issues and ensure timely resolution to maintain strong relationships.  
• Align sourcing activities with broader business and customer goals.  
• Support the development of sourcing summaries and post-event documentation. 

Qualifications

• 3+ years in procurement coordination, sourcing support, or public sector procurement operations
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Business, Supply Chain, Communications, or related field) 
• Strong project management and organizational skills 
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities 
• Familiarity with reverse auction platforms or public procurement processes strongly preferred
• Comfort working with qualitative data and document analysis  
• Experience with process mapping or workflow documentation is a plus 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with professionalism 
• Strong ownership mindset and proactive problem-solving skills 

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package 
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Free individual employee medical coverage 
• Company subsidized dental and vision coverage 
• Dollar for dollar 401(k) match up to 6% of your salary with immediate vesting 
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage 
• Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing and mental health 
• $1500 annual stipend for continuing education courses/certifications 
• Free snacks and beverages on-site
• Brand new, state-of-the-art, tech-enabled work environment in downtown Nashville
• Flexible/hybrid work culture