Strategic Sourcing Manager

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Responsibilities :

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sourcing strategy for HR and IT services that aligns with company objectives. Continuously monitor market trends, evaluate supplier capabilities, and identify opportunities for cost savings and innovation.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and containment within the responsible category while maintaining quality standards.

Lead cost modeling and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis.

• Facilitate the process of developing, implementing, and managing contracts for wide range of agreements.
• Demonstrates understanding of typical or more routine RFX processes, efficiently manages multiple transactional stakeholder needs and supplier details.
• Independently develops transactional or routine specifications with stakeholders or assists with complex specifications with guidance from more senior resources.
• Supports benchmarking of suppliers for price and processes and can present findings and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
• Understands the principles, tools, and techniques of basic negotiation; supports preparations for larger or more complex projects.
• Keeps internal stakeholders well informed of progress in sourcing, negotiation and contracting processes.
• Checks in regularly with internal stakeholders to determine their level of satisfaction with a given procurement service or process, as well as suppliers;

suggests alternative ways of resolving any issues.

• Under guidance, drafts or proposes constructive feedback to suppliers based on analysis of results.
• Understands the application and implications of contract law and compliance requirements; knows standards terms and conditions and how to apply them to transactional agreements.
• Knows when to seek advice or escalate procurement issues.
• Continuously align tasks with area and stakeholder priorities.
• Participate in external procurement councils.
• Forms and brokers partnerships with suppliers based on mutual business value principles : compatibility of interests, mutual need, openness, and trust.
• Participate / assist in Supplier reviews.

Skill Requirements :

The successful candidate for this position will have the following experiences and expertise :

• Demonstrated strong experience in negotiating, contracting, and working with suppliers across multiple categories.
• Exceptional analytical, conflict resolution, change management, project management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, including influencing and persuasion.
• Leadership experience and presence to interact with senior leaders.
• Strong expertise in RFx process and understand procurement processes.
• Strong client service orientation and ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
• Self-starter and strategic mindset.
• Bachelors degree in relevant field or related work experience. Masters degree a plus.
• 5+ years relevant work experience.
4 days ago