Strategic Sourcing Manager

Bachelor’s degree, (e.g., MBA, CPM, CPSM, CPSC, PMP) preferred
A minimum of 4 years of progressively increasing responsibility in Sourcing, Category Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Management Consulting, or business-related operations in a global environment.
Deep understanding of category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management principles and application
Financial analytical skills and experience in enhancing value through negotiations
Strategic orientation, inquisitive, comfortable with ambiguity, and self-motivated to identify trends and improvement opportunities aligned with business objectives and strategic plans
Ability to build effective relationships, influence peers and key stakeholders, and built consensus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor messages to the given audience, present information in a clear and concise manner
Strong problem solving and analytical skills with ability to extract key themes, determine root causes, develop creative solutions, and craft concise messages
Ability to prioritize, organize, and multitask in a flexible, fast-paced and challenging environment
Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills is highly desired
Knowledge of current principles, practices, and methods pertaining to sourcing

Execute the S2C Process (Develop Fact Base, Build Sourcing Strategy, Negotiate with Suppliers, Contract Process, Implement Contracts) for the organization
Build detailed fact base for each category evaluating the market, current AAP spend & Scope, and future opportunities
Creation of work plans for project specific activities
Develop sourcing strategies balancing both cost and quality; in partnership with leadership evaluate demand management opportunities
Leverage templates to build materials in support of sourcing projects
Leverage competition wherever possible in the category
Partner with leader to execute both complex feedback driven negotiations in multi-round sealed bid environment or direct negotiations leveraging dynamic move plans
Participate in contracting process with internal resource
Work with stakeholders across multiple internal groups
Engage client groups and build relationship with business stakeholders
Keep sourcing leadership up to date on progress and results on ongoing basis
Other tasks as necessary