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.