Strategic Sourcing Associate Director - Remote R0040083Job Description summaryThe IT Sourcing Associate Director manages strategic activities for the Software, Digital Sales & Marketing and Cybersecurity domain through effective business partnering and ecosystem.Leveraging a deep understanding of sourcing processes as well as their knowledge on external trends and market insights they develop, maintain and implement a 3-5 year strategic plan in collaboration with executives stakeholders, managing supplier relationships ensuring continuous improvement and value creation while striving for a competitive advantage.Job DescriptionIn this unique and dynamic global role as the IT Sourcing Associate Director you are responsible for planning, organizing, executing and supervising strategic sourcing & supplier management activities for a segment of the Wolters Kluwer sourcing scope. You will work cross functionally with the stakeholders across the entire enterprise to ensure that business objectives and strategies are achieved within software and cyber security initiatives. The ability to influence change is critical.Some activities include developing and maintaining a deep understanding of contracts, suppliers and processes; taking point on the establishment and implementation of agreements; managing supplier relationships; maintaining consistent and coordinated communications throughout with vendor partners; governing supplier performance and adherence to contractual obligations and processes; collaborating with internal teams and providers to identify and implement new opportunities for expansion; participating in organizational activities to meet or exceed company objectives; and representing Wolters Kluwer within the industry.This is a remote role and will report to the Strategic Sourcing Director - GBS Sourcing and under the leadership of VP & Chief Procurement Officer - GBS Sourcing.Required Job Qualifications (Minimum):
Experience: Minimum 3 years of Business experience managing internal/external relationships, including:
Solved complex problems to drive value to the organization
Working with cross functional international stakeholders across the company
Knowledge and/or experience in Sales, Marketing and Cybersecurity business domains
Planning and developing strategies
Defining and implementing large, complex contracts
Negotiating with (software/SaaS) vendors
Maintaining large, complex contracts (e.g., SAP/Oracle/Salesforce)
Managing changes/amendments to (software / SaaS) contracts
Demonstrating knowledge of Service Level Agreements and methodologies
Working globally within a global organization
Demonstrating excellent written and verbal communication
Demonstrating organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills
Utilizing the Microsoft Office365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)
Travel : · Domestic and international travel less than 20% of work time.
Must be legally authorized to work in the USA. #LI-remote
Other Qualifications (preferences):
Education : Bachelor’s Degree in finance, sourcing or related discipline; Preferred : Master’s Degree in Business Administration or related discipline
Essential Responsibilities:
Proven strong analytical ability
In-depth knowledge of Category strategy, management and sourcing, methodologies and best practices
Sourcing management, optimization and excellence, subject matter expertise
Deep business and financial acumen and strong strategic and conceptual skills
Great network orchestrator, business partnering and influencer skills
Change champion
And more… Performs other duties as requested by senior leadership
Additional Information:Wolters Kluwer offers great benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including: Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave . Full details of our benefits are available - https://www.mywolterskluwerbenefits.com/index.htmlWolters Kluwer (EURONEXT: WKL) is a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services for the healthcare, tax and accounting, financial and corporate compliance, legal and regulatory, and corporate performance and ESG sectors. We help our customers make important decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services. Wolters Kluwer reported 2022 annual revenues of €5.5 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 20,000 people worldwide. We are headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands.
Ranked by Forbes Magazine as among America’s Best Large Employers for 2022 - #84 .
Wolters Kluwer secures 2nd place in Newsweek's Most Trustworthy Companies List 2023
CEO Nancy McKinstry ranked 16th by Harvard Business Review of the best performing CEOs in the World.
WK #1 for gender equality in the workplace in the Netherlands & #47 worldwide for 2023 .
Diversity MattersWolters Kluwer strives for an inclusive company culture in which we attract, develop, and retain diverse talent to achieve our strategy. As a global company, having a diverse workforce is of the utmost importance. We've been recognized by employees as a European Diversity Leader in the Financial Times, as one of Forbes America’s Best Employers for Diversity in 2022, 2021 and 2020 and as one of Forbes America’s Best Employers for Women in 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018. In 2020, we placed third in the Female Board Index, and were recognized by the European Women on Boards Gender Diversity Index. Wolters Kluwer and all of our subsidiaries, divisions and customer/departments is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They’re not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and requirements. The job description provided is subject to revision and modification at any time.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Wolters Kluwer U. S. Corporation and all of its subsidiaries, divisions and customer/business units is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
