Sr. Manager Strategic Sourcing Marketing and Administrative Services

Sr. Manager Strategic Sourcing Marketing and Administrative Services

Full-time

• Manage a team of professionals associated with strategic commodity management and strategic sourcing events.
• Ensure internal customer needs are met, identify and remove roadblocks.
• Ensure staff is managing their deliverables in pursuit of the project goals.
• Lead cross-functional commodity teams in the commitment of company funds and determination of sources of supply, quantities purchased, delivery schedule, and price negotiations to achieve lowest total cost of ownership.
• Determine and acquire additional resources as needed.
• Develop appropriate contracting and sourcing practices and present to the business units to maximize value.
• Plan and execute transactional procurements.
• Manage overall supplier performance issues.
• Manage and direct staff to ensure implementation of strategic sourcing initiatives are met.
• Use best practices for all aspects of the Procurement & Supply Chain organization.
• Consult and guide business unit leaders in proper Procurement & Supply Chain practices.
• Negotiate effective, implementable contracts meeting all legal requirements. Award and manage bids. Develop and implement negotiation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all corporate procurement policies and procedures and the use of best practices.
• Research and assess market characteristics and internal demand for key commodities to identify opportunities for price concessions and process improvements.
• Interview suppliers, maintain current knowledge of market trends and project opportunities and threats to Client’s business.

• BS/BA in Engineering, Supply Management, or Business.
• 10+ years of experience in Sourcing or Supply Chain Management or related areas including purchasing, service contracting, negotiation and contract development.
• Strong leadership ability and management experience.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills.
• Advanced project management and financial analysis skills.
• Microsoft Office application skills (emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated negotiation skills for multi-million dollar contracts.
• Knowledge of eSourcing, contracting and P2P applications (Best in class applications a plus).

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Relocation package provided.