Full-Time Strategic Sourcing Manager

Commodity Manager will be responsible for developing the global sourcing strategy for the Professional Services category.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing negotiation strategies.
• Advising requestors on contract terms and conditions.
• Monitoring cost and scope of assigned contracts.
• Recommending cost savings proposals (including alternative sourcing).
• Performing sourcing and contract activities for Professional Services.
• Managing supplier relationships (including selection, qualification, reviews, and cost reduction).
• Supporting business owners in fast-paced environments.
• Driving improvements in key metrics (cost, quality, deliverables, and cycle time).
• Driving process improvements and assisting with projects.
• Providing feedback on market conditions, supplier relationships, quality, and customer service issues.
• Conducting should-cost analysis and implementing cost reduction initiatives.
• Leading and supporting implementation of best-in-class practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Sourcing:
   • Identifying and qualifying suppliers.
   • Initiating Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
   • Advising on contract terms.
   • Creating and teaching market and supplier analyses.
   • Developing sourcing strategies aligned with market trends.
   • Leading RFPs and selecting preferred suppliers.
   • Negotiating General Procurement agreements.
   • Analyzing total costs and supporting ROI analysis.
   • Negotiating favorable business terms.
   • Providing global contract expertise.
   • Executing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) strategy.
   • Developing Negotiation Plans and Strategies.
   • Staying informed on Procurement Policy, BU/Category strategies.
   • Benchmarking with peers and industry groups.
2. Category Management:
   • Developing and implementing category strategies.
   • Becoming a subject matter expert.
   • Consulting internal clients on industry trends.
   • Leading cross-functional meetings.
   • Developing a communication strategy.
3. Supplier Management:
   • Managing supplier relationships.
   • Mediating supplier issues.
   • Leading periodic business reviews.
   • Developing supplier rationalization entitlements.
4. Contract Management:
   • Evaluating and improving contract and sourcing processes.
   • Ensuring pricing and deliverables are included in contracts.

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