Strategic Sourcing Manager

IMS is committed to building and maintaining a team that reflects the consumer base and communities that we serve. We know that when our associates are empowered to bring their whole selves to work, they feel valued and appreciated, and bring better results for our clients. We strive to build a culture that rewards people for their unique perspectives and contributions, and where our people are connected - to the work we do, to each other, and to IMS.

We are a dynamic procurement organization dedicated to optimizing spend, building strategic vendor partnerships, and delivering exceptional value to our clients. If you're passionate about sourcing strategy, vendor management, data-driven decision making, and have a deep understanding of retail point-of-sale solutions, this is the perfect opportunity to lead and make a significant impact.

You think critically and solve problems. You can handle a variety of tasks and work on multiple projects itionally, you embody the IMS principles of Passion, Collaboration, Integrity, Inventiveness, and Proactivity. You will be part of a team that strives to provide excellent service and thought leadership to our clients and want to bring your best to the organization and see your work brought to life.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will lead the sourcing and vendor management function by developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives that optimize costs, ensure supplier quality, and support business objectives. This position requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple vendor relationships, sourcing projects, and team initiatives simultaneously. The role requires deep expertise in retail point-of-sale categories (print, display, and branded merchandise), strong negotiation capabilities, and the ability to provide data-driven insights to guide procurement strategy.

This position reports to the AVP of Procurement and Strategic Sourcing. In this role, you will:

• Provide sourcing direction and recommendations to procurement teams to best leverage company spend and achieve client goals
• Analyze sourcing data, spend patterns, and vendor performance metrics to generate actionable insights and identify optimization opportunities
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and advanced Excel models to track sourcing metrics, KPIs, and business intelligence
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and align sourcing strategies
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging sourcing opportunities in retail point-of-sale categories
• Manage, develop, and mentor the sourcing and vendor management team to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize IMS spend and drive cost savings across vendor base
• Conduct comprehensive market research, competitive analysis, and vendor assessment to identify sourcing opportunities and best-in-class suppliers
• Lead vendor selection, evaluation, and onboarding processes while ensuring compliance and quality standards
• Manage vendor relationships, including regular performance reviews, business reviews, and development initiatives to maximize partner value
• Resolve vendor issues, manage performance problems, and implement corrective actions when necessary
• Lead vendor risk assessment, compliance verification, and business continuity planning
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and cross-functional meetings to enhance sourcing operations

• Knowledge of:
  Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data modeling, advanced formulas), Power BI (dashboard development, data visualization experience a strong plus), Procurement or supply chain management systems
• Mid-senior level experience in sourcing, procurement, or vendor management in retail point-of-sale or related categories
• Extensive knowledge of print, display, and branded merchandise sourcing and production
• Experience domestic and international sourcing and vendor management
• Data analysis and business intelligence capabilities with…