manager strategic sourcing

RealPage Inc

<div>Overview:

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for the development and execution of indirect and direct global sourcing strategies across the RealPage global enterprise. This position will drive the transformation by leading and delivering global procurement strategy to drive cost savings opportunities on expenditures for goods and services. The regional/global spend categories to be aligned with this position is Facilities, Marketing, HR, IT, Supply Chain and other corporate functional areas. 
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Conduct financial analysis of historical spend and cost performance within the indirect and direct categories through data mining, statistical analyses and translating the data into an annual strategic souring strategy.</li><li>
Develop comprehensive sourcing strategies and opportunities to maximize the total cost of ownership, including improved quality, pricing, and service levels.</li><li>
Promote the competitive sourcing process, through executing RFX&rsquo;s across supplier/spend categories through supplier evaluations, cost proposal reviews and recommend business awards.</li><li>
Negotiate contracts to optimize cost, reduce risk and improve supplier performance and quality.</li><li>
Execute internal governance process and documentation controls by engaging and managing internal support teams across accounting, finance, security and legal.</li><li>
Conduct total cost of ownership analysis, identifying major cost drivers and identifying savings opportunities.</li></ul><ul><li>
Align key stakeholders to the strategy and execution plans.</li><li>
Continuously monitor supplier performance by implementing Quarterly Business Reviews, maintaining performance KPI&rsquo;s and reporting on program statuses.</li><li>
Find and execute cost savings opportunities by working with business unit leaders, finance and to explore the spend data and identifying sourcing strategy plans across spend categories.</li><li>
Meet regularly with global business leads and global procurement teams to identify and consolidate indirect sourcing opportunities.</li><li>
Develop, plan, organize, and implement national/regional contracting and procurement strategies and programs to increase operational efficiency and profitability.</li><li>
Develop standardized systems and controls for procurement including RFP documentation, work authorization, purchase and change order systems, and supplier/contractor eligibility criteria.</li></ul> 

Qualifications:
<ul><li>
Required:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in relevant field</li><li>
8+ years of relevant experience</li><li>
Strategical procurement experience negotiating and managing contracts with major indirect and direct US suppliers.</li></ul></li></ul></div>

Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing

HP Hood

<div><div>Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.</div>
Job Summary:
Manage assigned categories and work with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure departmental sourcing strategies and objectives are met. Develop and execute supply strategies under the direction of the Sr. Manager Strategic Sourcing Indirect and Sr. Director, Strategic Sourcing. Research and evaluate potential new suppliers and their products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Manage assigned spend category by developing category strategic plans.</li>
<li>Administer and manage RFx process including but not limited to RFx review and analysis, vendor evaluation and supplier management.</li>
<li>Negotiate price and supply agreements.</li>
<li>Ensure contract compliance with suppliers.</li>
<li>Determine potential cost savings initiatives and opportunities. Drive year over year improvement in costs and create value.</li>
<li>Represent Strategic Sourcing on various teams and projects.</li>
<li>Monitor and analyze market conditions for raw materials and assigned categories.</li>
<li>Manage performance of suppliers for assigned categories, create alternate sources and manage risk.</li>
<li>Follow procurement policies and procedures. Help improve existing work processes with the goal of improved collaboration, efficiency and ease of execution.</li>
<li>Serve as mentor to and train Strategic Sourcing Specialists as needed.</li>
<li>Up to 25% travel.</li>
<li>Additional responsibilities as needed.</li>
<li>Manage actual costs and cost/budget projections with accuracy and timeliness.</li>
</ul>
Education and Experience:
<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering or Food Science preferred.</li>
<li>Five plus years' experience preferably in a dairy, food and beverage (F&amp;B) or manufacturing environment.</li>
<li>Experience supporting Maintenance, Repairs, Operations (MRO), Plant Operations, Facilities Management</li>
<li>Experience in category and supplier management is preferred.</li>
</ul>
Skills and Competencies:
<ul><li>Excellent oral, written and presentation skills.</li>
<li>Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to work independently.</li>
<li>Proficient PC skills in Microsoft Office application like Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook.</li>
<li>Familiarity with ERP systems and advanced procurement tools like Ariba, SAP, etc.</li>
<li>Familiarity with analytics tools such as PowerBI, PowerQuery, PowerPivot etc.</li>
<li>Demonstrated skills in contract negotiations and execution.</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple tasks and problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>Take ownership and accountability for performance of categories, supplier relationships and delivery of value to the organization.</li>
</ul>
The reasonably anticipated pay range for this position is $120k - $135k. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

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Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Indirect (MRO)

Sargento

<div>The Sourcing Manager is responsible for assisting in the planning and execution of the category strategy.
Your Story.

You will be responsible for assisting in the planning and execution of the category strategy.

Your Passion. Our Culture.

At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you&rsquo;re ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.

Benefits that set us apart.
<ul>
<li>Comprehensive medical including Fertility, Adoption benefits, Dental, and Vision Insurance</li>
<li>Remote &frac12; day Fridays</li>
<li>Onsite Health &amp; Wellness Center</li>
<li>Employer 401K contribution in the top 1% of the nation</li>
<li>Relocation Assistance</li>
<li>Tuition Assistance</li>
<li>Access to Employee Store</li>
</ul>
What You Do.

Strategic Contribution
<ul>
<li>Support strategic sourcing objectives through effective procurement of goods and services while building robust working relationships with business partners.</li>
<li>Execute projects within the three-year pipeline of savings in alignment with category and business strategies to deliver sustainable productivity.</li>
<li>Perform Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), should-cost, and cost-to-build analysis in the pursuit of continuous cost optimization.</li>
<li>Lead or participate in negotiations of legal agreements that result in preferred pricing, continued source of supply and terms and conditions.</li>
<li>Support cross functional projects.</li>
</ul>
Execute Category Strategies
<ul>
<li>Identify potential sourcing opportunities, canvass and investigate suppliers and execute the sourcing process.</li>
<li>Perform spend analytics to help drive strategic sourcing decisions.</li>
<li>Collaborate with category leads and functional business owners in supplier selection, qualification, development, and overall supplier management, including score carding, supplier relationship reviews and sensitive supplier lists.</li>
<li>Lead/Execute sourcing events and guide the business throughout the sourcing process.</li>
<li>Accumulate market trends, evolving sources and alternate sources of supply - including identifying emerging technologies to further improve the category strategy.</li>
</ul>
Organizational Alignment
<ul>
<li>Assess supplier capabilities and innovation to meet company goals and objectives.</li>
<li>Collaborate with Business Partners to deliver year over year productivity and operating efficiencies.</li>
<li>Ongoing pursuit of operational efficiencies with suppliers to drive additional value to the organization.</li>
</ul>
Leadership / People Development
<ul>
<li>Manage a high-performing procurement team or product category.</li>
<li>Support organizational change management processes and policies around sourcing and supplier processes.</li>
</ul>
Must be able to travel up to 15% of time.

Your Education and Experience.
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree required.</li>
<li>At least five to seven years&rsquo; of Sourcing experience required.</li>
<li>Driver&rsquo;s License required.</li>
<li>At least one year of supervisory responsibilities preferred.</li>
<li>CPM, APP, CPSM or equivalent certificates preferred.</li>
<li>Strong computer skills are necessary, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. This includes word processing, spreadsheets, presentation programs and strong utilization of the Internet. SAP skills are helpful, but not required.</li>
</ul>
 Our Story.

With over 2,400+ employees and net sales of nearly $1.8 billion, Sargento is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years. We created the world&rsquo;s first, successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture and market shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces. Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry.

To learn more about our culture and values, please visit our website at https://careers.sargento.com/us/en.
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Manager - Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

Radisson Hotel Group

<div><div>Radisson Hotel Group is seeking to hire a Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing , South Asia to drive Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain synergies and leveraging activities across India&rsquo;s rapidly growing portfolio. The selected candidate will work within RHG Corporate Strategic Sourcing Organization reporting to the Senior Director Strategic Sourcing.
The selected candidate will manage the development and implementation of Market-Focused procurement, sourcing synergies and leveraging activities across the Region to deliver financial and non-financial benefits while ensuring compliance with RHG Procurement Policy and Processes.
This is a fast-paced, hands-on, multi-dimensional role and to be considered for this position you need to have comprehensive knowledge of South Asia market Geographies in terms of local and international sourcing, procurement, logistics and supply chain management.
You need to have solid project management capabilities, good understating of financial and accounting practices, ability to handle advanced data analytics as well as be a keen negotiator and excellent communicator. 
You should also be able to form successful business relationships with new and existing Vendors to deliver enhanced value to RHG portfolio stakeholders across South Asia. 
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY<ul><li>
Contribute actively to the transformation of the Strategic Sourcing function within RHG with a primary focus on costs, sustainability, innovation, and effectiveness.</li><li>
Define, manage, and implement effective market-focused sourcing strategies for different types of goods and services across the Region.</li><li>
Analyse market-specific controllable spend data to demonstrate meaningful findings with the aim of identifying synergies and leveraging opportunities within and across the Region.</li><li>
Actively engage cross-functionally and with local business leaders as a strategic partner to improve commercial arrangements with vendors and service providers while enhancing customer experience, product quality and productivity with a focus on total cost of ownership and associated risks.</li><li>
Manage market-focused Vendors&acute; selection and contracting process as per RHG Procurement Policy, maximizing Sourcing Value Contribution and enhancing contract utilization.</li><li>
Define and measure vendor KPI parameters to address areas of potential improvement and explore possible innovations.</li><li>
Responsible for the coaching, development, deployment, and performance management of the Market Procurement Champions as well as Local Property Procurement Resources within the Region.</li><li>
Maintain regular virtual or face to face meetings with hotels to ensure functional alignment and integration of team objectives while also monitoring performance.</li><li>
Responsible for the preparation of E-Procurement Sourcing events (RFIs, RFPs, Contracting and Organization of project approval documents) to develop effective sources of sustainable supply of goods and services.</li><li>
Adopt a culture of value engineering and continuous improvement in all commercial negotiations.</li><li>
Act as the first point of contact for all new openings, deliver the sales and marketing messages to garner support and participation in Strategic Sourcing by all owned, managed and franchised hotels. Support the Pre-Opening Process in the Region and establish closer partnership with different stakeholders to maximize utilization of Strategic Corporate and Regional vendors.</li><li>
Manage OS&amp;E/FF&amp;E, CAPEX and risk/method for all projects. Troubleshoot and resolve hotel challenges with vendors while creating partnerships with critical vendors.</li><li>
Individually own regional categories or supplier relationships with the potential to service multiple areas or countries.</li><li>
Develop industry, product, and supply base knowledge, including key cost drivers; form strategic alliances with key vendors to better understand their supply chain qualifications.</li><li>
Ensure all company and statutory policies and procedures are complied with both internally and externally.</li><li>
Actively pursue continuous improvement in purchasing procedures and standard work to achieve operational excellence.</li><li>
Manage and maintain effective communication with all internal and external partners, such as Vendors, Members of the Management Team, manufacturing Operations, logistics etc&hellip; to solve problems and ensure high quality, reliable sources of supply and information.</li><li>
Effectively negotiate pricing, contracts, and SLAs with Vendors to ensure optimum costs and reliable supply according to the Corporate Procurement Policies and Procedures for RHG.</li><li>
Work very closely with the Corporate Strategic Sourcing Team to facilitate the implementation of corporate agreements in the Region.</li><li>
Participate as regional subject matter expert to support high priority brand or high impact divisional projects and implementation of global contracts. Ensure promotion and support of Responsible Business strategy and execution.</li><li>
Technology :Support, train and assist in implementing the rollout of the global procurement platform to participating hotels within portfolio.</li><li>
Maintain confidential information related to procurement activities.</li><li>
Prepare regular reports on performance metrics.</li></ul> 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree -Business Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Finance or other relevant fields.</li><li>
Professional Supply Chain Management certification desired but if not, expectation to obtain with company support.</li><li>
Excellent command of written and verbal business communication in English is a must.</li><li>
Lean Six Sigma experience and certification is a plus.</li><li>
Minimum 5 years of experience in a Procurement, Sourcing or Supply Chain Management operating at a strategic level.</li><li>
Similar experience in Hospitality Experience is required</li><li>
Strong negotiation, analytical, contract management, relationship management, and project management skills, and knowledge of business and contract law.</li><li>
Excellent knowledge and application of advanced MS Excel functions with the ability to organize and work with large data sets.</li><li>
Ability to engage and lead teams, multiple-task, set priorities and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>
Excellent coaching, mentoring &amp; training skills, ability to lead strategic process discussions, passion for change.</li><li>
Natural sense of organization, effective planning, problem-solving and decision-making skills.</li><li>
Proactive approach to meeting deadlines and objectives.</li><li>
Ability to work cohesively as part of a team but also alone.</li><li>
Familiarity with assigned market</li><li>
Highly responsible &amp; reliable.</li></ul></div>
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Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing, South Asia (Hospitality Experience)

Google

<div>
 
 Minimum qualifications:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
 </li>
 <li>
 2 years of experience in program or project management.
 </li>
 <li>
 2 years of experience with manufacturing, supply chain management, or fulfillment planning and execution in a New Product Introduction (NPI) role.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred qualifications:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Experience in Program Management within Supply Chain Management and Procurement, including driving procurement processes, metrics calculation, business process design, and stakeholder management.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with critical systems and processes including Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle, Invoice Resolution, E2Open, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Ariba and Supply Chain Planning, and knowledge with procurement processes, invoicing processes, and financial reconciliation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience with Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Evaluation, and Benchmarking.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in driving Continuous Improvement and LEAN Supply Chain Methodologies. Ability to navigate ambiguity and make decisions.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 About The Job
 
 
 
 A problem isn&rsquo;t truly solved until it&rsquo;s solved for all. That&rsquo;s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Program Manager at Google, you&rsquo;ll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish &mdash; working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines.
 
 
 Google Cloud accelerates every organization&rsquo;s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google&rsquo;s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead Invoice Resolution and Material Inwarding Process, owning critical metrics for growth. Serve as a subject-matter-expert for critical procurement systems such as Ivalua, SAP and Ariba , providing support for escalations and business deliverables.
 </li>
 <li>
 Partner with the Logistics and Warehousing team to implement process improvement and realize cost saving and avoidance goals. Grow in ambiguity, taking decisions and driving action even with limited information.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead continuous improvement, Lean, and AI automation efforts, leading digital transformation initiatives to enhance Supply Chain execution. Manage various programs and projects, ensuring timely delivery, risk mitigation, and stakeholder alignment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Design and implement solutions, translating business requirements into functional and technical designs, overseeing deployment, and providing operational support.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .
</div>

Program Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Cloud Supply Chain and Operations

<div>
 
 
 Job Purpose:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 To lead the
 
 strategic sourcing strategy and execution
 
 for the
 
 operational category
 
 across the organization.
 
 
 The role involves developing long-term category strategies, managing high-value and complex negotiations, and establishing robust supplier partnerships that support overall procurement objectives.
 
 
 The Senior Manager is accountable for delivering
 
 cost savings, innovation, risk mitigation, and supplier performance improvements
 
 , while ensuring stakeholder alignment and driving category transformation.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 1. Strategy &amp; Planning
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead the development and implementation of long-term strategic sourcing strategies for the operational category.
 </li>
 <li>
 Translate organizational goals into actionable procurement and category plans.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive the Strategic Agreements department&rsquo;s roadmap and ensure alignment with corporate procurement strategy.
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee category transformation initiatives and recommend strategic projects to meet evolving business needs.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 2. Policies, Governance, and Improvement
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Provide thought leadership on sourcing policies and best practices.
 </li>
 <li>
 Champion continuous improvement initiatives, automation, and digital sourcing tools.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and internal policies while maintaining operational excellence.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 3. Budgeting &amp; Reporting
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Own the budgeting process for the operational category, ensuring cost targets and savings objectives are achieved.
 </li>
 <li>
 Report progress to senior leadership and advise on sourcing performance, risk, and supplier-related issues.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 4. People Leadership
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead, coach, and develop a team of sourcing professionals.
 </li>
 <li>
 Build cross-functional sourcing teams and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to succession planning, capability building, and workforce development.
 </li>
 <li>
 Evaluate team performance and provide strategic guidance for professional growth.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 5. Functional Accountabilities
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Drive strategic sourcing strategies and the roadmap for the operational category across all business units.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage end-to-end category management including supplier selection, performance evaluation, and continuous improvement.
 </li>
 <li>
 Act as the primary contact for executive-level stakeholders regarding operational procurement.
 </li>
 <li>
 Utilize analytics and data-driven insights for decision-making, demand forecasting, and supplier optimization.
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee high-impact negotiations and manage strategic contracts for value realization.
 </li>
 <li>
 Define governance frameworks and KPIs for strategic suppliers.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with Procurement Excellence and Vendor Management to optimize vendor portfolios and mitigate supply risk.
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive innovation by identifying new suppliers, technologies, and process improvements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure sourcing activities align with risk management, legal, compliance, and ESG standards.
 </li>
 <li>
 Represent procurement in executive committees and project boards.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor global and regional market trends and adjust sourcing strategies accordingly.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Stakeholder Relationships
 
 
 
 
 Internal:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Supply Chain &amp; Local Content
 </li>
 <li>
 Procurement Excellence &amp; PMO
 </li>
 <li>
 Strategic Planning &amp; Research
 </li>
 <li>
 Legal, Risk, and Compliance
 </li>
 <li>
 All NHC Business Units and Sectors
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 External:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strategic Suppliers &amp; Partners
 </li>
 <li>
 Industry Forums &amp; Regulatory Bodies
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Job Requirements
 
 
 
 
 Education:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or related field.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 (Preferred)
 
 Master&rsquo;s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, PMP).
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Experience:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Minimum
 
 7+ years
 
 in procurement/sourcing.
 </li>
 <li>
 At least
 
 4&ndash;5 years
 
 in a leadership role managing operational categories.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven success in leading strategic sourcing and transformation programs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong experience in
 
 supplier negotiations, contract management
 
 , and
 
 cross-functional stakeholder engagement
 
 .
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Procurement Sr. Manager

Loram

<div>Job Description 
Job Title: Manager, Strategic Sourcing
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Supply Chain Services
Reports to: Director of Supply Chain
GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:
The Strategic Sourcing Manager will develop and execute a best-in-class strategic sourcing function to leverage market knowledge, drive effective supplier negotiations and optimization, while developing predictable and industry leading commodity plans, to advance total cost of ownership (TCO) cost modeling while reducing supplier risks. This role will be a hands-on leader with a team that will be able to independently develop sourcing strategy and conduct sourcing initiatives for a variety of direct and indirect categories for a heavy manufacturing and service organization. Additional focus on optimization of internal sourcing processes, workflows and interfaces to reduce time of delivery and costs in support of corporate objectives. This dynamic leader will be expected to deliver value and competitive advantage to the business as measured by customer satisfaction, project execution, value improvement, innovation, and other areas such as risk mitigation, where applicable.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Leadership &amp; Talent Development of Strategic Sourcing Function<ul><li>
Design and execute an end-to-end roadmap for Strategic Sourcing on direct/indirect spend for major commodities including opportunity analysis, strategy development, evaluation, and SRM for Loram.</li><li>
Lead a team of Sourcing professionals to achieve clear, high attainable standards and goals including year over year cost reductions while ensuring compliance with company legal and risk guidelines.</li><li>
Develop, execute, and maintain strategic sourcing related policies and enforce compliance of policies.</li><li>
Establish mutual KPI goals with functional leaders that align strategic sourcing goals to business needs.</li></ul>
Operational Excellence<ul><li>
Develop, execute, and maintain the annual strategic sourcing plans including preparation of supply and demand profiles, and measurement of department performance against standards and benchmarks.</li><li>
Align Loram practices with best-in-class Strategic Sourcing standards. Lead critical sourcing events and strategic sourcing projects to deliver value to Loram.</li><li>
Identify and achieve year-over-year cost reduction strategies by leveraging market knowledge, industry trends, supplier optimization, predictable pricing, and TCO modeling (price, cost, demand &amp; value).</li><li>
Influence relevant business functional decisions throughout the company to achieve the highest level of contribution to profit, growth, and competitive advantage utilizing leading Sourcing principles.</li></ul>
Sourcing Process<ul><li>
Execute, leverage, and deploy sourcing levers across all spend categories to create a competitive advantage for Loram and deliver innovative business solutions.</li><li>
Lead all aspects of supplier negotiations with internal business partners to draft and execute contracts that protect the business interests of Loram, while providing the best overall value.</li><li>
Oversee and advise on contract structure, Terms and Conditions, and performance-based contracting with Suppliers.</li><li>
Implement joint process improvement programs with strategic suppliers by assessing the success of current processes and programs; and identifies opportunities for improvement.</li><li>
Influence suppliers' manufacturing processes, technology decisions, and policies in ways that are mutually beneficial and sustainable for both organizations by leveraging the growth of Loram&rsquo;s spend.</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or related field.
Experience:
<ul><li>Minimum 8 years&rsquo; experience in increasingly broader procurement/sourcing roles.</li><li>
Minimum 7 years&rsquo; leadership within a Procurement/Sourcing function.</li><li>
Experience developing and leading Strategic Sourcing functional strategies.</li></ul>
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:<ul><li>
Demonstrated skill in developing and executing SRM and leading complex negotiations to successful outcomes.</li><li>
Ability to work with all levels in organization including legal counsel to negotiate contract terms and conditions.</li><li>
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills including the ability to influence all levels of internal and external organizations through effective communication, presentation, and persuasive positioning.</li><li>
A proven track record of cost reduction and productivity improvements; ability to motivate and drive change while building solid relationships with internal clients and external Suppliers.</li></ul>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>
Masters is a plus. Professional Certification (CPM/CSPM/APICS) is strongly preferred.</li><li>
Highly proficient in all Microsoft applications, including advanced PowerPoint skill (Building high quality decks), general ERP systems (IFS), Six Sigma and or LEAN certified.</li><li>
Con&#64257;dent problem solver with quick decision-making capability and conflict resolution skills, self-motivated, proactive individual who will constantly seek improvement opportunities.</li></ul>
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>
Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone &amp; computer.</li><li>
May include up to 20%-30% travel domestically and potential for international travel.</li><li>
Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment.</li></ul> 

Additional Information<div></div> 
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and respectful workplace. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the countries where we operate, including the Equality Act 2010 in the UK, relevant U.S. federal, state, and local laws, Brazil&rsquo;s anti-discrimination provisions under the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT) and Federal Constitution, India&rsquo;s Equal Remuneration Act and Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, Australia&rsquo;s Fair Work Act 2009 and applicable state and territory legislation, and Canada&rsquo;s human rights protections under the Canadian Human Rights Act and applicable provincial or territorial laws.
Benefits:
Benefits for this role include a comprehensive package with company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; wellness programs; basic life and AD&amp;D insurance; voluntary life insurance; company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) retirement plan including an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you contribute to the Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); behavioral health support; and leaves of absence. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, payroll charity contributions, adoption assistance and optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization.
Compensation:
Loram determines compensation based on factors such as skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. Certain positions may be eligible for an annual bonus and paid time off in addition to base compensation.</div>

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