Strategic Sourcing Manager
Core
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories, leading competitive sourcing events and negotiating commercial terms to deliver savings and improve supplier performance.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing manager (indirect spend)
Builds
Sourcing strategies, supplier contracts, and cost-saving initiatives for indirect categories
Domain
Retail / Supply Chain / Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
strategic sourcing, category management, supplier evaluation, spend analysis, contract negotiation, project management, stakeholder partnership, process improvement
Preferred skills
Ariba, Jaggaer, e-sourcing platforms, ChatGPT
Technologies
Ariba, Jaggaer, Microsoft Excel, ERP systems
Responsibilities
Lead RFx events including requirements gathering, supplier outreach, bid analysis, and contract execution; Analyze spend and market conditions to identify savings opportunities; Negotiate commercial terms and pricing to optimize value; Evaluate suppliers based on total cost, service, risk, and quality; Drive procurement process improvements and adoption of best practices
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC