Job Description
Key Responsibilities / Job Duties
- Developing and executing sourcing strategies through the use of the client’s strategic sourcing process
- Identifying cost savings through negotiations, event driven activities, and alternate sourcing strategies to achieve assigned cost saving goals
- Leading commercial negotiations and drafting contracts
- Supporting category managers in managing overall supplier relationships, including supplier performance, capability development, risk mitigation, cost savings, and quality improvements
- If applicable, managing the team’s objective setting, performance, career growth, training, and competency development
- Acting as the escalation point for the source to contract (S2C) team, communicating and resolving operational issues, and escalating to the Regional Delivery Lead or Category Manager as necessary
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Deep understanding of strategic sourcing methods and approaches and an ability to apply various concepts to category-level activities at the clientExpertise in one or more indirect spend categories (e.g. MRO, Capital, Professional Services, IT, Marketing, Logistics, etc.), including understanding external market dynamics, top suppliers, market trends and highlights, and procurement strategiesAbility to determine the appropriate procurement strategy for assigned categories and business requirementsAbility to draft simple to complex contractual agreementsExcellent written and verbal communication and presentation skillsExcellent problem-solving skills and the ability to provide custom solutions to address the client’s challengesAbility to manage and prioritize multiple projects and initiatives simultaneouslyStrong leadership skills, including ability to motivate and manage peopleProficiency using Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word and PowerPointQualifications
Bachelor’s Degree5 – 7 years of work experience in contracts, negotiations, procurement, or sourcing5+ years of experience with strategic sourcing or supporting a sourcing organization