We are looking for an experienced and driven Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing to lead a team of sourcing category managers within our transforming procurement organization. In this role, you will combine strong leadership skills with hands-on sourcing expertise. You will be responsible for overseeing a team of sourcing experts while also contributing individually to the execution of critical sourcing projects. The ideal candidate is a highly organized individual with a proven track record in procurement, excellent communication skills, and a passion for developing talent. This is a working manager role, so being able to negotiate and execute purchasing deals will be required.
Required Skills:Leadership & Team Management:Supervise and mentor a team of sourcing professionals, providing guidance, support, and performance feedbackFoster a collaborative and high-performing team environment, promoting teamwork and knowledge sharingDelegate tasks effectively, monitor progress, and ensure team members meet performance expectations (Individual Contribution Goals and SLAs)Identify training and development needs for team members and facilitate their professional growthContribute to the recruitment and onboarding of new team members.Understand internal procurement processes to provide guidance to team and stakeholders.Partner and collaborate with stakeholder leadershipSourcing Execution:Execute sourcing projects using category-level strategies and established processesSupport the creation, review, and negotiation of contracts, ensuring favorable terms and conditionsNegotiate with suppliers on pricing, service level agreements, and other key commercial and legal terms to maximize savings and achieve defined goalsConduct risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential supplier-related risksExecute competitive bids to identify the best-value suppliersManage supplier relationships, while measuring supplier actual performance against negotiated SLA’s and quality metrics.Deep understanding of sourcing and supplier management.
