Job Title : Sourcing Manager
Location : Bellevue, WA (HYBRID)
Duration : Months
Description
At least years relevant experience required; Responsibilities may include leading sourcing activities of moderate complexity, and providing support for complex or strategic initiatives.
Lead sourcing activities of moderate complexity : - Define commodity and supplier strategies - Adopt best-practice commodity management and strategic sourcing processes - Track category performance relative to targets, and conduct supplier reviews for assigned suppliers - Communicate clearly with procurement leadership, business stakeholders and team about strategies, contracts, and project updates.
Provide coaching to junior staff, as needed Provide support for highly complex or strategic initiatives; assigned tasks may include : - Analyze supply market and current supply base - Build business case - Build RFx and auction - Negotiate contract provisions - Track and report category performance against targets - On-board suppliers - Conduct supplier performance reviews - Monitor contract execution - Forecast demand - Identify and recommend future sourcing opportunities
Technology Requirements : Some ERP planning experience is good, demand / supply or allocation planning, any works preferably in SAP or but not necessary
What does a typical day look like? Analyzing data, making retail replenishment decisions, allocation decisions and supply purchasing decisions
Preferred background / prior work experience? Telecom and supply chain
Priority soft skills : Strong verbal and written communication skills, and organization skill, role can be chaotic