Sourcing Manager

Job Description:

Sourcing Category Manager supporting our

IT and Engineering organization. The position requires a well-rounded individual who has

demonstrated the ability to deliver results in a global, dynamic, and fast-paced

environment. The Sourcing Manager will be passionate about all aspects of Sourcing

with specific experience and focus on indirect sourcing categories.

▪ Developing sourcing strategies, lead contract negotiations, write scopes of work,

review and process contract redlines, supplier onboarding review and advise.

▪ Help develop and execute the Strategic Sourcing function by leading or facilitating

supplier selection, Request for Proposals (RFP)s and negotiation processes to

deliver agreements that include excellent long-term pricing models, measurable

service level/performance criteria, effective remedies for non-performance, etc.

▪ Continually identify and implement new opportunities for cost savings and

avoidance, and proactively track the progress.

Responsibilities:

▪ Partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers to establish advantageous

purchasing, commercial terms, and payment requirements.

▪ Effectively communicate Sourcing values and responsibilities, consistently interpreting the difference between what stakeholders ask for, what they need, what

contracts/buying arrangement may already exist to serve those needs and/or

provide direction as to how best competitively source what is needed.

▪ Propose and drive opportunities for optimal cost savings through analysis of current

spend and external category analysis and benchmarking.

▪ Evaluate supplier risk; manage supplier onboarding and ongoing data management.

▪ Consistently draw from past experiences and ongoing benchmarking to optimize processes.

Qualifications:

▪ Minimum of 5 years within Sourcing and Procurement related activities.

▪ Experience supporting IT Engineering R&D Information technology organizations a strong plus

▪ General experience procuring a diverse set of indirect goods and services to support Engineering, Research and Development, IT,

▪ Bachelor's degree is required; Finance, Supply Chain Management, or business related field.

▪ Advanced skills in quantitative applications such as Business Intelligence, Data Warehouse solutions, Microsoft Excel, etc.

▪ Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret information from various sources

▪ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

▪ Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, hyper-growth environment

▪ Experience with Ariba Sourcing

▪ Experience negotiating pricing, contracts and commercial terms.

▪ MS Office, Google Suite, Visio and presentation skills

▪ Engaging, team-player with a can-do attitude.