Job Description

The primary responsibility of the Strategic Sourcing Manager is to the lead all activities in the source to contract process.  This role will be category focused and ensure that all activities are completed.  This position will need to work closely with stakeholders to ensure that the process is executed to benefit the company.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the S2C Process (Develop Fact Base, Build Sourcing Strategy, Negotiate with Suppliers, Contract Process, Implement Contracts) for the organization.Build detailed fact base for each category evaluating the market, current AAP spend & Scope, and future opportunities.Creation of work plans for project specific activities.Consistently develop sourcing strategies balancing both cost and quality while also championing demand management opportunities.Build materials in support of sourcing projects largely from scratch customized to individual project needs.Leverage competition wherever possible in the category.Ability to lead both complex feedback driven negotiations in multi-round sealed bid environment or direct negotiations leveraging dynamic move plans.Participate in contracting process with internal resource.Work with stakeholders across multiple internal groups and be seen by all parties as the leader of the process.Engage client groups and build long-term relationships where sourcing manager is seen as a part of the team.Proactively engage with business and SS leadership to keep them up to date on progress and results on ongoing basis.Other tasks as necessary.

Key Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor’s degree, with master’s degree or advanced certification (e.g., MBA, CPM, CPSM, CPSC, PMP) preferred.A minimum of 7 years of progressively increasing responsibility in Sourcing, Category Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Management Consulting, or business-related operations in a global environment.Deep understanding of category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management principles and application.Advanced financial analytical skills and experience in enhancing value through negotiations.Strategic orientation, inquisitive, comfortable with ambiguity, and self-motivated to identify trends and improvement opportunities aligned with business objectives and strategic plans.Ability to build effective relationships, influence peers and key stakeholders, and built consensus.Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor messages to the given audience, present information in a clear and concise manner.Strong problem solving and analytical skills with ability to extract key themes, determine root causes, develop creative solutions, and craft concise messages.Ability to prioritize, organize, and multitask in a flexible, fast-paced and challenging environment.Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills is highly desiredAdvanced knowledge of current principles, practices, and methods pertaining to sourcing.

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