Manager, Sourcing

Role Overview

• Lead and manage all aspects of client sourcing, including guiding internal resources, facilitating requirements, conducting data analysis and research, and implementing identified opportunities alongside client senior management, leveraging an end-to-end strategic sourcing process.
• Design and execute strategy for contract negotiations including, but not limited to acquisitions, maintenance renewals, strategic cost optimization and terms/conditions improvements/standardizations
• Structure ill-defined problems, develop conceptual frameworks and analytical approaches, and create recommendations for client implementation.
• Independently structure, write, and present well-organized and persuasive end work product to clients.
• Develop new intellectual capital, including frameworks and analyses, to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Lead specific operational functions and strategic initiatives within the department by creating and executing strategic plans and managing designated team members
• Identify potential risks and obstacles to achieving goals, as well as improvements to approach, process, project management/execution and identify possible solutions
• Manage and direct consultant team to consistently execute on high quality client goals, contracted deliverables, and/or target results and enhance strategic insight/application and additional subject matter expertise
• Effectively manage and track workstreams, engage stakeholders, provide project/program reporting
• Serve as a mentor and team player, fostering the development of consulting staff and contributing to a collaborative work environment.
• Develop and facilitate positive working relationships with various internal groups, while leading initiatives that foster a safe, open, respectful and inclusive work environment
• Leverage global organizational framework to operationalize tactical client delivery.
• Travel as needed to client sites, not to exceed 25% of working time.

Requirements

• Experience managing and leading project teams and stakeholders; ability to manage people remotely
• Exceptional project/change management, execution and implementation skills
• Exceptional business acumen, presence, time management and interpersonal/communication (written & verbal) skills
• Exceptional complex analytic skills and experience conducting quantitative and qualitative data analysis
• Advanced proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint
• 4-6+ years of relevant consulting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain or Management Information Systems required
• MBA and/or PMP (or similar certifications) preferred

Tech Stack

• PMP

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching