Strategic Sourcing Manager

Overview

Location:

Tallahassee, FL

Compensation: $50.00-$62.56 per hour

Engagement:
Contract

Duration:
Contract 36 months

• Engage with multiple business functions and manage spend categories related to construction and capital equipment within a matrixed environment.
• Evaluate, onboard, and negotiate with strategic suppliers; lead new and renewal Master Services Agreement (MSA) negotiations across key construction and capital equipment categories.
• Manage a portfolio of capital projects valued from $1 to $20 million; support sub-categories such as Architectural and Engineering services, Construction Management, Automation Integration, Commissioning, Quality and Validation, and general construction services.
• Execute sourcing (eRFX) for Capital Construction and Capital Equipment Global Category Management teams; ensure compliance with global sourcing policies and procedures.
• Lead contracting activities (negotiation, contract creation in Ariba CW), manage contract management, and coordinate hand-off to Contract-to-Pay teams.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure timely execution of eRFX, bid analysis, contractor selection, and contract execution in a fast-paced environment.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships; implement project sourcing plans and provide training as needed.

• Coordinate with Finance and other functional heads; support delivery and validation of savings for Global Category Managers.
• Ensure procurement policies are followed and compliance metrics are met; inform stakeholders on sourcing policies and corrective actions.
• Assist the Overall Project Manager with strategic sourcing and procurement matters; manage commercial relationships between project teams and suppliers.
• Maintain project sourcing plans as a living document; lead supplier selection processes and ensure timely reviews of contract documents.
• Support ongoing contract management, including renewals and renegotiations; provide basic training on contract provisions to project teams.
• Resolve contractor disputes, claims, and change orders in collaboration with project management and controls teams.

• Doctorate degree OR Master’s degree and 2 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Capital Procurement, Operations or Project Management; OR Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of experience; OR Associate’s degree and 10 years of experience; OR High school diploma / GED and 12 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Minimum of 10 years of strategic sourcing and capital procurement, operations/manufacturing or project management experience; strong understanding of tendering, supplier negotiations, contracting, and use of e-sourcing tools (e.g., Ariba, Scout).
• Excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work with minimal supervision; proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel up to 20%; fluent business English (Spanish a plus).

• Contract negotiation, strategic sourcing, procurement, stakeholder management