Strategic Sourcing Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Strategic Sourcing Manager supports Strategic Sourcing Leadership and leads projects to drive savings across multiple sourcing categories, business units, managing key vendor relationships, and supporting departmental processes and technologies.

KEY OBJECTIVES

• Lead sourcing efforts and negotiations in assigned categories.  This includes:

– Developing strategies to improve cost structure and optimize spend through early involvement in sourcing lifecycle.

– Negotiating complex agreements in Sourcing categories.

– Collaborating with Leadership to manage and execute defined Sourcing Plans through the development and distribution of RFx’s (RFI, RFQ, RFP), vendor communications, and development of vendor selection criteria.

– Proposing and leading initiatives to drive ongoing evolution of sourcing frameworks, processes, and best practices.

– Research Sourcing solutions and best practices, along with leading initiatives to drive ongoing evolution of tools and processes to improve performance and delivery of sourcing services.

– Proactively developing effective business relationships with vendors, stakeholders, and internal key decision makers.

– Executing projects with a sense of urgency while also ensuring strong compliance with company policies and governance processes.

• Own and manage contract renewals including vendor renegotiation or termination.
• Identify and execute opportunities for process improvement and efficiencies within the procurement process.
• Other projects or duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or other related professional discipline and 6+ years of work experience with 3+ years in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, or other related business discipline OR High School Diploma and 9+ years of the above stated experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience required if managing people.
• Strong vendor and contract negotiation experience.
• Strong problem solving skills, particularly quantitative.
• High level of proficiency in MS-Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), with ability to present to a VP or SVP level audience on a regular basis.
• Project management experience and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Must be a team player and have the ability to work with stakeholders across the organization.
• Initiative and ability to execute projects independently when needed.
• This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in business or other related professional discipline.
• 6+ years of prior Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Vendor Management experience.

LOCATION

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Market-competitive compensation and benefits programs to attract and retain talented, highly engaged and high-performing employees at all levels of the organization.

Focus to improve physical, financial and emotional well-being by providing an inclusive and comprehensive rewards package.

Tools and programs to support your financial wellness goals from mortgage to retirement savings:

• 401(k) Matching Contribution
• Competitive Total Compensation
• HSA/Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Discount Program
• Opt-in Insurance Coverage 
(Auto, Home, Legal & Pet)

Emotional wellness programs and benefits to help you recharge and focus inward:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Maternity Pay/Adoption Benefits
• Reyes Cares Volunteer Opportunities
• Caregiver Support Program
• Flexible Work Plans

Medical benefits, health insurance, lifestyle management and more to keep you feeling your best:

• Medical Resource Program
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
 (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Free Annual Health Screenings
• Virtual Healthcare Offerings
• Weight Loss Programs

A culture of growth, we are dedicated to developing our people by providing the resources to continually reach higher:

• Leadership Development Opportunities
• Professional Development Courses
• Educational Assistance Program
• Internal Talent Community
• Annual Performance Cycle

*Eligibility and coverage options vary by location and employee status