Manager - Strategic Sourcing Commodity

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** PURPOSE/SCOPE
** Identify and leverage corporate purchasing power within indirect categories such as professional services, consulting, technology (software, hardware, maintenance), facilities, human resources, marketing, finance, shared services, mortgage originations and servicing core functions, and other assigned commodities. Partner with internal business units to improve quality of procurement, sourcing penetration and contribution.  Engage customers in a managed selection process.  Manage and facilitate contracting and negotiation processes to ensure contractual protection.  

Provide proactive strategic sourcing support to Business Units to drive cost reduction, operational efficiencies, and risk mitigation.
** PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Develop and manage relationships with internal Business Units
* Drive early engagement, sourcing penetration, customer compliance and relationships with assigned Business Units
* Guide sourcing projects within overall acquisition strategy, identify opportunities to reduce costs, create operational efficiencies, and assist in mitigating risk
* Socialize sourcing / contracting processes to internal customers, recommend project approach and secure approvals from Business Units, Support Partners, and Executive Leadership as required
* Formulate procurement and category-specific strategies, policies, and lead implementations, driving Business Unit compliance
* Assist in developing product and service specifications according to best practices in cooperation with Business Units and Support Partners
* Monitor category trends and conduct market research as needed
* Conduct RFx activities, as necessary
* Manage negotiation process with suppliers jointly with Business Units and Legal department
* Manage supplier relationships in collaboration with Business Units and Vendor Management
* Overall, manage all aspects of assigned Business Units, Categories and Contracts
** KEY ATTRIBUTES**
* ** Creativity, integrity, and Innovation –
** is creative and inclusive in approach, honest, accountable, upholds ethical standards and maintains confidentiality, as required. Demonstrates integrity in handling sensitive negotiations and managing key supplier relationships
* ** Effective Change Agent and Communicator** - demonstrates advanced verbal and written communication skills, with added focus on listening and ability to develop and present subject matter materials to all levels of the organization
* ** Consistently Demonstrate Quality Customer Focus and Leadership** – is a self-starter, assertive and a team player, striving to provide stellar service to the assigned Business Units
* ** Problem Solving and Conflict Leadership** – strives to understand contributing factors, works to resolve complex challenges, and works with others to effectively resolve conflicts
* ** Delivering Results** – sense of urgency – defines appropriate goals, works toward achieving goals, articulates vision and steps for achievement, meets deadlines and provides timely status updates and follow-through
* ** Teamwork / Cooperation** – accountable to team, works with others to meet established milestones, appreciates view of team members and is respectful of others
* ** Initiative** – acts, seeks new opportunities, and strives to see projects through to completion
* ** Work Reliability/Quality** – strives to eliminate errors, values accurate work as a priority, and seeks opportunities to improve deliverables
** KNOWLEDGE**
* ** Knowledge of Work Areas and Responsibilities** – demonstrates a clear understanding of the role and associated responsibilities within the assigned area(s), remaining flexible and agile in adapting to changes or exploring opportunities and challenges:
* Drives leveraging of spend and consolidation of supply base, as appropriate
* Develops, executes, and…