About The Role
The Manager, Strategic Sourcing will be responsible for creating sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories in support of Human Resources (benefits, training, recruiting, relocation and other related services) and Professional Services:  Consulting, Finance, and Legal. The Manager, Strategic Sourcing will also identify and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in partnership with stakeholders.  This role will report into the Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing. This is a hybrid role that requires part-time work on-site
What You’ll Do
    Develop, implement and refine global sourcing strategies that result in enhanced value, revenue, breakthrough total-cost reduction and continuous improvement for spend in assigned categories
    Proactively engage with business leaders and internal stakeholders to understand, create alignment and help achieve their business strategies and objectives.
    Conduct and interpret market-intelligence information.
    Perform industry, supply market and supply chain research/analytics.
    Uncover trends and best practices in category sourcing and outsourcing.
    Share knowledge, insight and advice in a way that contributes to long-term business strategies.
    Identify demand management opportunities and incorporate into appropriate strategies.
    Incorporate strategic sourcing methodology and tools that drive continuous improvement and optimize quality, cost, customer focus, innovation and relationship development within assigned categories.
    Develop Requests for Proposal, Quotes, and Information as required for each sourcing initiative and drive the proposal review and Supplier selection/award processes with the internal Stakeholders
    Build strong, enduring relationships with stakeholder groups, and act as key escalation point for internal customers and cross-functional partners.
    Develop analytical presentations in support of Procurement recommendations to meet internal stakeholder requirements and company financial goals.
    Identify, drive and sponsor continuous improvement projects to build scalable capabilities and improve the efficiency of existing processes.
