Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives using a structured 5–7 step sourcing methodology.
Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with business priorities for assigned category/ies.
Conduct market analysis and/or internal benchmarking, and supplier landscape assessments.
Design and manage competitive sourcing events, including RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs.
Develop negotiation strategies and playbooks informed by market intelligence, benchmarks, and business priorities.
Partner with Finance to support ROI analysis, TCO impact modeling, and business case development.

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Finance, Business, or a related field (preferred).
10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement, ideally within technology, and general professional services categories.
Demonstrated success leading high value sourcing initiatives, complex negotiations, and cost modeling exercises.
Strong financial, analytical, and commercial acumen.
Advanced knowledge of cost structures, pricing models, contracts, and category economics.
Experience with sourcing tools, procurement systems, and analytics platforms.
Deep expertise in strategic sourcing methodologies (5–7 step process)
Advanced capability in market benchmarking, white-sheeting, and should-cost modeling
Strong negotiation strategy development and execution skills
Excellence proficiency in proposal and bid analysis
Strong stakeholder management and leadership communication skills
Strong project management, analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

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