Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Procurement professional with a deep background in Strategic Sourcing and / or category management to join our team as a Strategic Sourcing Manager.

This individual will have the confidence to lead but the humility to never stop learning, and will share our sense of excellence, will be ready to embrace change, and will never settle for the status quo.

The ideal candidate will be able to apply Strategic Sourcing methods to achieve desired terms, outcomes, and partnerships across multiple direct and indirect spend categories.

The ideal candidate will be able to negotiate and implement complex supplier contracts across various professional services spend categories such as Professional Fees, Marketing, Technology, Human Resources, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate and implement enterprise contracts of varying complexity levels.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring the best terms and quality of service.
• Deepen relationships with key business stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Collaborate closely with the Legal department to ensure all contracts are compliant with company policies and legal requirements.
• Lead or participate in key cost savings initiatives related to payment terms, supplier standardization, Request for Proposals, etc.
• Utilize creative problem-solving skills and critical thinking to address and overcome Sourcing or project management challenges.
• Present ideas and strategies in a polished and professional manner to leadership and other stakeholders.
• Prioritize and manage competing priorities, using sound judgment to allocate resources effectively.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.

Skills for success

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Customer service oriented.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to use data to inform decision making.
• Intermediate or higher spreadsheet skills (preferred).
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Polished and professional presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Deep experience in one or more Strategic Sourcing roles.
• Experience negotiating Consulting fee arrangements (preferred, not required).
• Demonstrated experience liaising with Legal departments.
• Experience in managing multiple projects and contract negotiations simultaneously.
• Must have strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

About Our Commitment

Total Rewards at VillageMD

Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families.

Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.

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