Responsible for managing all demand management and supply management activities for categories of spend
Drive collaboration with key business/executive partners
Manage pipeline of projects for the team and ensure project delivery
Develop and execute category strategy
Build strong relationships with internal customers and industry suppliers
Lead cross-functional teams in development of category specifications, RFIs, RFPs, and contracts
Perform market data analysis for negotiations and supplier selection
Ensure best practices in the sourcing process are followed
Remedy inconsistent vendor performance and improve vendor performance and spend allocation
Promote risk excellence and compliance with bank policies
Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree is required
6 to 10 years of relevant experience in sourcing (and related functions) with regulated organizations known for the strength of their operational, customer service, and risk excellence
Knowledge of the market, suppliers and cost drivers
Demonstrated experience with managing matrixed supplier relationships
Direct management experience of a sourcing/procurement team function with strategic development responsibilities in Financial Services and/or heavily regulated industry
Ability to learn content quickly and apply a strategic lens to category spend
Ability to engage and communication with internal and external stakeholders
Track record of success in supplier consolidation and driving spend to preferred suppliers
Subject Matter Expertise in strategic sourcing methodology and techniques
Demonstrated ability to develop client relationships
Proficient analytical skills
Proficient written and verbal communication skills
Proficient project management and time management skills
Proficient business acumen
Proficient negotiation and influencing skills
Proficient interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, particularly at the management level
Self-motivated, with executive presence and presentation skills.
Benefits
medical, dental, vision, life insurance
disability
accidental death and dismemberment
tax-preferred savings accounts
401k plan
no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status)