Strategic Sourcing Manager

Role Overview

• Executes enterprise strategic sourcing savings goals for the company and implement action items to ensure that those goals are achieved year over year
• Use data analytics, industry benchmarking and strategic sourcing methodologies to provide guidance in the development and execution of sourcing and category strategies, contributing to improved profits and cash flows
• Develop, manage and execute key initiatives, serving as the primary liaison between Legal, Finance, IT, department business units, project managers and other key business partners in the end-to-end strategic sourcing process including category analysis, supplier selection, and complex contract negotiation
• Lead negotiations with suppliers on a variety of contracts, to ensure maximum value and minimum risk
• Manage suppliers to ensure they can meet requirements and provide scorecards monthly to ensure suppliers are meeting expectations in quality, delivery and cost metrics
• Select suppliers through robust supplier selection process and deploy risk mitigation techniques to ensure effective continuity of supplier
• Responsible for negotiations for best possible cost service/product guarantee and develop “win-win” strategies that achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers
• Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models
• Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base issues to minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, and utilize emerging opportunities
• Lead or assist with short-term and long-range planning through category management and sourcing processes aligned with the strategic business goals of the company
• Establish and communicate strategic sourcing policies and ensure compliance
• Continuously improve productivity and efficiency of processes throughout the organization through category management and process efficiencies
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field of study
• Minimum 7 years strategic sourcing experience
• 3+ years of relevant category management experience
• Fortune 500 sourcing experience supporting categories in excess of $15M to $25M annually (any category) preferred
• Demonstrated success in sourcing, negotiating and delivery of complex contracts required
• Strong knowledge of legal and technology related contract terms and conditions
• Ability to manage multiple categories including but not limited to IT hardware/software, Professional Services, and all indirect categories
• Strong preference for category and contract management experience
• Proven ability to deliver year over year cost reductions for an enterprise
• Experience implementing policies and procedures for a strategic sourcing organization
• Ability to manage projects and establish clear goals and accountabilities to ensure successful delivery (on time, within budget, meeting agreed upon success criteria) across multiple internal and external business partners
• Knowledge of the legal terminology and language related to supplier and/or vendor agreements and contracts
• Experience implementing policies and procedures for a strategic sourcing organization
• Must have excellent presentation and communication skills
• Advanced systems skills and working knowledge of MS Office, with advanced Excel knowledge

Benefits

• WOW! is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Gender Expression/National Origin/Disability/Protected Veterans