manager strategic sourcing

Biocon

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  Purchase Order Management and Processing.
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  Creating, reviewing, and processing purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
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  Coordinating delivery schedules with suppliers to ensure timely receipt of materials.
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  Tracking order status, expediting urgent requirements, and managing delivery exceptions.
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  Maintaining accurate procurement documentation and records for audit purposes.
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  Implementing purchase approval workflows and authorization controls.
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  Identifying opportunities for consolidation and strategic partnerships.
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  Conducting comprehensive market research to identify best-in-class suppliers.
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  Benchmarking supplier performance against industry standards and competitors.
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  Supplier Management and Vendor Relations.
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  Identifying, evaluating, and qualifying potential suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability criteria.
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  Maintaining strong relationships with existing suppliers and developing new vendor partnerships.
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  Negotiating favorable terms, pricing, and service level agreements with vendors.
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  Cost Management and Budget Optimization.
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  Implementing cost reduction initiatives through strategic negotiations and process improvements.
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  Developing business cases for capital purchases and major procurement decisions.
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  Conducting spend analysis to identify savings opportunities and cost trends.
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  Inventory Management and Planning.
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  Collaborating with planning teams to forecast demand and optimize inventory levels. Implementing inventory control measures to minimize carrying costs and stockouts.
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  Cross-Functional Collaboration and Communication.
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  Working closely with R&amp;D, operations, warehouse, logistics, finance and project management teams to understand requirements.
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  Providing procurement expertise and recommendations to internal stakeholders.
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  Facilitating communication between suppliers and internal teams.
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  Knowledge in pharma material procurement (Especially in LR ,AR grade materials, Impurities, reference standards).
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  Techno commercial (Chemistry knowledge).
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  Just-in-time procurement.
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  Risk management.
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  Basic Pharma GMP knowledge.
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  Good Compliance knowledge related to procurement.
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  Spend Data Analysis.
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  Cost Benefit Analysis.
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  Price Variance Analysis
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Assistant Manager - Strategic Sourcing (API)

Protiviti

<div><div>JOB REQUISITION</div>
Business Performance Improvement - Supply Chain &amp; Operations Manager (Strategic Sourcing)<div></div><div>
LOCATION</div>
MINNEAPOLIS<div></div><div>
ADDITIONAL LOCATION(S)</div><div></div><div>
JOB DESCRIPTION</div><div><div><div>
 You Belong Here</div></div><div><div>
The Protiviti Career provides opportunity to learn, inspire, and advance within a collaborative and inclusive culture. We hire curious individuals for whom learning is a passion. We lean into our mission: We Care. We Collaborate. We Deliver.</div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
At every level, we champion leaders who live our values of integrity, inclusion, innovation, and commitment to success. Imagining our work as a journey, we believe integrity guides our way, inclusion moves us forward together, innovation creates new destinations, and our commitment to success empowers us to deliver on our vision to be the most trusted global consulting firm.</div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
Where We Need You</div></div><div><div>
Protiviti is looking for a Supply Chain &amp; Operations Manager to join our growing Supply Chain &amp; Operations Innovation team.</div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
What You Can Expect</div></div><div><div>
As a Manager, you&rsquo;ll partner with our clients to solve complex business problems and provide impactful advice and solutions. You&rsquo;ll develop lasting relationships with client personnel and further these relationships through quality product delivery. You&rsquo;ll foster a network within the business community and serve as an ambassador of Protiviti in the market. You will also be a mentor, trainer, and coach to Consultants and Senior Consultants as you facilitate the successful completion of project work plans.</div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
What Will Help You Be Successful</div></div><div><ul><li><div>
You enjoy process, relevant analytics and metrics, organization, and strategic design.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
You are motivated to learn and interested in all things related to strategic sourcing and supplier management, including the latest trends and developments.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
You have an inherent interest in project management and team leadership.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
You promote a positive team culture that fosters open communication among all engagement team members.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
You create development opportunities for others, including participating in the creation and rollout of training, and ways for your team to improve our clients and communities.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
You have interest in participating in the preparation of client proposals and strategies to win new business.</div></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><div>
You have interest in working with a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries.</div></li></ul></div><div></div><div><div><br>
Do Your Talents Include the Following?</div></div><div><ul><li><div>
Demonstrated experience with:</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Core supply chain processes such as Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Contract Management, Supplier Management, Accounts Payable</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Designing and implementing digital supply chain solutions, applying technologies</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Traditional technologies that support key supply chain functions, such as Contract Lifecycle Management, Source-to-Pay, Third Party Risk Management/Monitoring.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Process improvement, business transformation and project management methodologies (such as Lean, Agile, Change Management etc.)</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Financial modeling and business case management</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Evaluating summarizing, organizing, and interpreting data.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Establishing and cultivating business relationships and a professional network, including with senior executives.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Ability to translate and communicate relevant topics and issues to client personnel, including executives.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Leadership and direct supervisory experience of teams including conducting performance appraisals, mentoring and coaching, oversight and review of work, coordination across teams, and understanding how to motivate.</div></li></ul></div><div></div><div><div><br>
Your Educational and Professional Qualifications</div></div><div><ul><li><div>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Supply Chain, Operations, or Business Related Field).</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
4+ years working in Consulting, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field, either in professional services or industry.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications with specific emphasis on Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Secondary emphasis on Visio, Access, and Tableau / Power BI.</div></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><div>
Professional Certification such as CPM, CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, PMP, Six Sigma/ Lean Six Sigma, Certified Scrum Professional, or similar a plus.</div></li></ul></div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
Our Hybrid Workplace</div></div><div><div>
Protiviti practices a hybrid model, which is a combination of working in person with a purpose locally, traveling to clients, and working remotely. This model creates meaningful experiences for our people and our clients while offering a flexible environment. The ratio of remote to in-person requirements vary by client, project, team, and other business factors. Our people work both in-person in local Protiviti offices and on client sites, which can include local or out-of-state travel based on our projects and client requests and commitments.</div></div><div></div><div><div>
#LI-Hybrid</div></div><div></div><div><i>
Protiviti is not registered to hire or employ personnel in the following states</i><i> </i><i>&ndash; West</i><i> </i><i>Virginia, Alaska.</i></div><div></div><div>
Starting salary is based on a full-time equivalent schedule. Placement in the range is dependent upon experience, skills and geographic work location. Below is the salary range for this job.</div>
$118,000.00 - $189,000.00<div></div><div>
Our annual bonus plan provides eligible employees additional cash and/or discretionary stock compensation opportunities. Below is the bonus target opportunity for this job.</div>
12%<div></div><div>
The total cash range is estimated from the sum of the base salary range plus the bonus target opportunity. Below is the estimated total cash range for this job.</div>
$132,160.00 - $211,680.00<div></div><div>
Employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverages, FSA and HSA healthcare accounts, life and accident insurance, adoption and fertility assistance, paid parental leave up to 10 weeks, and short/long term disability. We offer eligible employees a company 401(k) savings and investment plan with an employer match of 50% on the first 6% of your contributions. We provide Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation, personal needs, and sick time. The amount of (CTO) varies based on years of service. New hires receive up to 20 days of CTO per calendar year. Protiviti also recognizes up to 11 paid holidays each calendar year.<br>
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Learn more about the variety of rewards we offer at Protiviti at <div>https://www.protiviti.com/sites/default/files/2025-01/2025_u.s._benefit_highlights.pdf</div>.</div><div></div><div>
Any benefits outlined are part of our reward offerings for full-time employees in the U.S. Your Open Enrollment materials, insurance contracts, plan documents and Summary Plan Descriptions together comprise the official plan document which legally governs the administration of your benefit plans. Protiviti reserves the right to terminate or amend your benefit plans in any way and at any time.</div><div></div><div>
Protiviti is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran</div><div></div><div>
As part of Protiviti&rsquo;s employment process, any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.</div><div></div><div>
Protiviti is committed to being an equal employment employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by sending an email to <div>HRSolutions@roberthalf.com</div> or call 1.855.744.6947 for assistance.</div><div></div><div>
In your email please include the following:</div><ul><li><div>
The specific accommodation requested to complete the employment application.</div></li><li><div>
The location(s) (city, state) to which you would like to apply.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
For positions located in San Francisco, CA: Protiviti will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.</div><div></div><div>
For positions located in Los Angeles County, CA: Protiviti will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.</div><div></div><div>
Protiviti is not registered to hire or employ personnel in the following states &ndash; West Virginia, Alaska.</div><div></div><div>
Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services.</div><div></div><div>
JOB LOCATION</div>
MN PRO MINNEAPOLIS</div>

Business Performance Improvement - Supply Chain & Operations Manager (Strategic Sourcing)

Intuit

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Overview</b></h2><p>
The Group Manager of Strategic Sourcing is a leadership role responsible for overseeing a team of Strategic Sourcing and Category Managers and driving the sourcing and value chain optimization strategies for all marketing-related spend categories. This role collaborates with senior leaders across Intuit&rsquo;s Marketing and Communications ecosystem responsible for managing ~$2B+ in annual spend across media, digital, social, creative, production, print, sponsorships, pr and partners. The Group Manager will bring together multiple teams across Intuit to identify opportunities to drive operational improvements, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and ensure best value from 3rd parties and investments. This role demands a strong understanding of both the marketing landscape, impact on business outcomes and total cost of ownership, with a focus on driving business transformation across marketing teams. The Group Manager of Strategic Sourcing is pivotal to the success of the company's growth, operational excellence and acceleration. This role demands a strategic thinker, business partner, strong connector with strong analytical skills, capable of connecting the dots between 3rd parties, Intuit&rsquo;s value chain and impact on growth &amp; innovation that will drive Intuit's marketing objectives forward.</p><p></p><p><br>
This role requires leading a small team including contingent workers to develop and execute long and short-term sourcing strategies, execute operations with an equal emphasis placed on the ability to identify, analyze, and quantify opportunities as well as the ability to manage RFI, RFPs and handle challenging vendor negotiations.</p><p><br>
</p><p>This role requires leading a small team to develop and execute long and short-term sourcing strategies, with an equal emphasis placed on the ability to identify, analyze, and quantify opportunities as well as the ability to manage RFI, RFPs and handle challenging vendor negotiations.<br>
</p><br>
<p><b>Responsibilities</b></p><p><b>
Leadership</b></p><br>
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Take ownership and responsibility for proactively leading and managing strategic sourcing initiatives with or without analytical support</li><li>
Lead portfolio including multiple projects that require strategy, planning and execution of transformational, complex and innovative projects</li><li>
Direct, define, and implement sourcing strategies and initiatives to drive the delivery of corporate earnings, growth strategy, and business transformation objectives for category portfolio</li><li>
Drives total cost of ownership mindset with team and stakeholders including the ability to strategically evaluate build/buy/acquire decisions</li><li>
Connect dots between product strategies and company input goals</li><li>
Contribute suggestions to assist management in the development of organizational strategy, structure and operational roadmap</li><li>
Provide leadership, mentorship, and management of team</li><li>
Sets strategic priorities and develops goals and objectives for team planning resources accordingly</li><li>
Proactively builds relationships with and influences executive stakeholders</li><li>
Collaborate with procurement teams where applicable to ensure procurement efficiency and automation, sourced supplier utilization, risk mitigation and contract compliance</li><li>
Partner with International teams to implement global suppliers, establish local engagement model to expand GBS global presence</li><li>
Engages with several stakeholders at all levels, primarily Director/VP and above</li><li>
Demonstrate and practice a high degree of professional integrity and ethical responsibility in all business activities</li><li>
Keep abreast of industry innovation and bring ideas that will help the company re-imagine and leapfrog ahead resulting in advancements in technology and AI, process methodologies or establishing supplier alliances</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Opportunity Assessment</b></p><br>
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Own and drive opportunity assessments, including total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, with the right balance of strategic insights (spend, supplier, category, contract) and representation of current state to drive senior stakeholder engagement
</li><li>Evaluate and recommend strategic opportunities/initiatives to Strategic Sourcing leadership utilizing current and emerging business models, assessing short-term and long-term industry and strategic considerations</li><li>
Develop an effective approach to present and obtain sponsorship from senior leadership on opportunities</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Strategic Sourcing Process Execution and Project Management</b></p><br>
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Provide category expertise and identify potential sources of supply, determine capabilities of suppliers&rsquo; product and service offerings, and relate offerings to stakeholder needs</li><li>
Demonstrate the ability to put a structured sourcing process into action in formal and informal negotiations, and leverage the process to resolve conflicts and build consensus</li><li>
Drive project activity across large cross-functional team through communication of expectations, decisions, changes, enforcement of deadlines, and creation and evaluation of deliverables</li><li>
Define data needed to meet objectives and develop an effective plan for gathering it (including spend, contracts, supplier information, stakeholder insights, current state process &amp; tools)</li><li>
Utilize analysis to solve business problems and draw conclusions and insights that are not immediately obvious</li><li>
Gather, analyze, and document requirements using interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, use cases, business analysis, and task and workflow analysis</li><li>
Lead and Manage RFI/RFQ/RFPs from start to finish, which includes creation, issuance, and facilitation of the entire process, through vendor evaluations (using scorecards) and vendor selection</li><li>
Drive consensus across critical business decisions that are complex and high impact to the organization</li><li>
Create supporting documentation to applicable standards such that the value generated can be included in executive-level presentations</li><li>
Deliver value and projects that drives transformation of a category, innovation, insourcing/outsourcing, TCO Savings and Efficiencies</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Continuous Improvement and Supplier Management</b></p><ul><li>
Partner with stakeholders to review ongoing vendor segmentation and identify vendors to be included in the VMO program within vendor portfolio</li><li>
Performs assigned vendor management activities (business reviews, scorecard reviews, discussions) in alignment with the VMO approach, framework, SRM team roles and responsibilities for each vendor</li><li>
Manages supplier performance monitoring and measurement and works with the vendor owners on any key escalations or remediation</li><li>
Identify SRM opportunities with key vendors and focus areas that drive continuous improvement across KPIs and pushes innovation</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
People Management</b></p><br>
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Manages a team of 3 or more which may be geographically dispersed individuals</li></ul><div>
Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing pay equity for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender.</div><p><b><br>
Qualifications</b></p><ul><li><div><b>
Basic qualifications:</b></div><br>
<div></div><ul><li>
Relevant industry experience</li><li>
10+ years of marketing-related strategic sourcing experience</li><li>
Experience with Media, Data and AI</li><li>
Experience with ERP and Source-to-Pay tools
</li><li>Experience developing and/or presenting business cases
</li><li>Comfort with written and verbal communication of quantitative and qualitative information with executives</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business or other quantitative discipline
</li><li>Experience in contract development, administration, and/or management
</li><li>Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment with several stakeholders</li><li>
Experience in negotiating deals with global vendors</li><li>
Experience in managing global vendor relationships</li><li>
Experience in value chain optimization and assessments</li><li>
Experience in managing transformational projects that require high-level of change management</li><li>
Solid financial and/or quantitative modeling
</li><li>Attention to detail and ability to analyze complex data
</li><li>Ability to travel up to 20% of the time</li><li>
Availability to directly support and interact with multiple international business units</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Desired skills:</b></div><br>
<div></div><ul><li>
A proven track record of cost reduction and productivity improvements; ability to influence and drive change while building solid relationships with your internal clients and external vendors</li><li>
Internal or external business consulting experience highly desired</li><li>
Knowledge of global supply base</li><li>
Strong analytical skills; MS Excel proficient; financial modeling preferred</li><li>
Strong written and communication skills; MS PowerPoint, MS Word proficient
</li><li>Ability to work independently as well as lead and participate in cross functional teams
</li><li>Ability to collaborate in a team environment
</li><li>Awareness of best practices regarding vendor management (e.g., strategic alliances, supplier certification, etc.)
</li><li>Excellent documentation and requirements analysis</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Eligibility requirements:</b></div><ul><li>Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered</li><li>Must be willing to submit to a background investigation</li></ul></li></ul><p><br>
Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position will be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit&reg;: Careers | Benefits). Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender. The expected base pay range for this position is:</p><p>
Southern California $182,000.00-246,500.00</p></div><p></p>

Group Manager of Strategic Sourcing – Marketing Services

Google

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum qualifications:</b></h3><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><br>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Preferred qualifications:</b></h3><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><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the job</b></h2><p>
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.
</p><p>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.</p></div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Responsibilities</b></h2><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.<br>
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></div>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

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  Introduction
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 At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling- To build, To design, To engage, To consult, To think along with clients and stay proactive and To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems with those amazing Procurement skills? If so, let&rsquo;s talk
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  Your Role And Responsibilities
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  Supplier Management &amp; Engagement
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   Act as the primary point of contact for suppliers within assigned categories.
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   Organize and lead strategic supplier events such as Quarterly Business Reviews, Annual Supplier Evaluations, and Executive Review Meetings.
  </li>
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   Conduct competitive sourcing events including RFx, 3-bid-and-buy processes, and e-auctions.
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   Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and value-adds to ensure optimal outcomes.
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  Contracting &amp; Compliance
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   Prepare Award Recommendation (AR) files for contract creation and approval.
  </li>
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   Review, draft, and finalize contracts in collaboration with legal and risk teams.
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   Ensure contracts meet compliance, quality, and business requirements.
  </li>
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   Support audits and ensure adherence to internal sourcing policies and regulatory requirements.
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  </li>
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  Stakeholder Collaboration
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   Engage with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and provide sourcing guidance.
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   Coordinate sourcing timelines and communicate effectively across teams.
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   Support category managers and sourcing leads with data analysis, supplier evaluations, and contract preparations.
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  </li>
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  Tools &amp; Reporting
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   Utilize procurement platforms such as Ariba, Salesforce, Copilot, Workday, and SAP to manage sourcing transactions and workflows.
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   Maintain procurement documentation including quotes, contracts, and supplier communications.
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   Track sourcing KPIs and savings metrics; prepare reports for leadership review.
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  Value Creation &amp; Risk Mitigation
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   Analyze spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement sourcing strategies that mitigate risk.
  </li>
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   Ensure pricing, delivery, and quality align with business expectations.
  </li>
  <li>
   Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes and supplier performance.
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  </li>
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  Preferred Education
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 Bachelor's Degree
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  Required Technical And Professional Expertise
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  Strategic Sourcing &amp; Category Management
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   Over 7&ndash;10 years of experience in sourcing, including strategic sourcing across multiple categories.
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   Lead end-to-end sourcing activities from business requirement intake to supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and PO issuance.
  </li>
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   Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned categories, including MRO Spares &amp; Services and Facilities.
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   Partner with IBM&rsquo;s Global Procurement Team and regional counterparts to align and drive category strategies.
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  </li>
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  Preferred Technical And Professional Experience
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  Hiring manager and Recruiter should collaborate to create the relevant verbiage.
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Strategic Sourcing

Lowe's India

<div>
 <p>
  <strong>
   About Lowe&rsquo;s
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  </strong>
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  Lowe&rsquo;s is a FORTUNE&reg; 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe&rsquo;s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe&rsquo;s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
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  Lowe&rsquo;s India, the Global Capability Center of Lowe&rsquo;s Companies Inc., is a hub for driving our technology, business, analytics, and shared services strategy. Based in Bengaluru with over 4,500 associates, it powers innovations across omnichannel retail, AI/ML, enterprise architecture, supply chain, and customer experience. From supporting and launching homegrown solutions to fostering innovation through its Catalyze platform, Lowe&rsquo;s India plays a pivotal role in transforming home improvement retail while upholding strong commitment to social impact and sustainability. For more information, visit
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  The Enterprise Strategic Sourcing team executes sourcing projects that accomplish the goals of both the organization and the business units they support. This position works closely with the sourcing manager and category manager in the Store Supplies/Facilities categories
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  The primary purpose of this role is to partner with key areas of the Enterprise Strategic Sourcing team to execute sourcing projects that accomplish the goals of both the organization and the business units they support. This position works closely with the sourcing manager and category manager in the Store Supplies/Facilities categories (supplies, collateral and racking areas, specific to our retail and supply chain locations in USA) to executive a variety of sourcing techniques that include data and baseline analysis, RFx development and contract execution. Other key components of the role include contributing to continuous improvement activities, building relationships with the business and support teams, and supporting key initiatives for the organization. In addition to the sourcing responsibilities, this role will also support vendor management, procurement operations and catalog support for the business teams.
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   Develops and executes RFPs, RFQs and RFIs, etc. as needed to support the business needs
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   Develops baseline analysis and current conditions for sourcing events.
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   Consolidates vendor bid sheets.
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   Owns and updates ESS and business partners on sourcing project updates and status of initiatives.
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   Negotiates, processes and executes vendor NDA's and Master Agreements, while adhering to financial policies and compliance requirements.
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   Drafts and develops Statement of Work (SOWs) with the outline of technical requirements for sourcing projects and RFX events.
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   Lowe&rsquo;s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under state or local law. Lowe&rsquo;s wishes to maintain appropriate standards and integrity in meeting the requirements of the Information Technology Act&rsquo;s privacy provisions.
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Lead Strategic Sourcing

Zones

<div><p><b>Description</b><br>
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<p>Company Overview:</p><p>
When it comes to IT solution providers, there are a lot of choices. But when it comes to providers with innovative and differentiating end-to-end service offerings, there&rsquo;s really only one: Zones &ndash; First Choice for IT.TM</p><p>
 Zones is a Global Solution Provider of end-to-end IT solutions with an unmatched supply chain. Positioned to be the IT partner you need, Zones, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in business for over 35 years, specializes in Digital Workplace, Cloud &amp; Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed/Professional/Staffing services. Operating in more than 120 countries, leveraging a robust portfolio, and utilizing the highest certification levels from key partners, including Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones has mastered the science of building digital infrastructures that change the way business does business ensuring whatever they need, they can Consider IT Done. Follow Zones, LLC on Twitter @Zones, and LinkedIn and Facebook.</p><p>
Position Overview:
</p><p>Sourcing Manager will be accountable for sourcing the right product at the right time, in the right quantity, and at the right cost by effectively leading cross-functional sourcing teams across domains, including Hardware, Software, Cost &amp; Availability, and the Pricing Desk.</p><p>
What you&rsquo;ll do as the Sourcing Manager:</p><p>
Employees employed in the role of Sourcing Manager shall be required to apply their independent minds and demonstrate intellectual abilities in their decision-making.</p><p>
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p><p>
Key Responsibilities</p><p>
Strategic Sourcing:
</p><ul><li>Oversee Hardware Sourcing, Software Sourcing, Cost and Availability, and Pricing Desk operations, ensuring accurate and timely response by the teams via KPI SLA attainment.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with the company&rsquo;s sourcing policies by making sure business runs through preferred partners.</li><li>
Cost management using different sourcing strategies, including but not limited to deal-registration, rebate programs, promotions, and extended payment terms with distribution.
</li><li>Develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with business goals and category-specific needs.</li><li>
Collaborate with Finance, Sales, Product Information Management, and Legal teams to align sourcing strategies with broader organizational objectives.
</li><li>Manage and mentor a team of sourcing specialists, pricing analysts, and program specialists across domestic and international locations.</li><li>
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.</li></ul><p>
Supplier &amp; Vendor Management</p><ul><li>
Lead negotiations with suppliers and distributors to secure favorable terms across price, availability, delivery timelines, return policies, and service levels.</li><li>
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure consistent quality, innovation, and responsiveness.</li><li>
Monitor supplier performance using KPIs and initiate corrective actions when necessary.</li><li>
Identify and onboard new distribution partners to improve overall product offering and reduce costs to clients.
</li><li>Responsible for sending RFPs to the distribution channel for manufacturers and publishers to achieve company Volume Incentives, Rebates, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) objectives.</li></ul><p>
Qualifications &amp; Skills:
</p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business administration, or MBA
</li><li>10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.</li><li>
Strong understanding of global sourcing practices, pricing models</li><li>
Proficiency in using Microsoft Dynamics 365.</li><li>
Exceptional negotiation, communication, and management skills.</li><li>
Data driven management using KPIs to drive internal and vendor process improvements.
</li><li>Ability to lead cross-functional teams
</li></ul><p>Zones offers a comprehensive Benefits package</p><p>
At Zones, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every team member is valued and supported. We offer life insurance, optional health insurance, and retirement benefits in line with Company policy. Employees also enjoy additional perks such as the Voluntary Pension Scheme, EOBI, complimentary meals, and access to our in-house gym.</p><p>
We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer and remain dedicated to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination of any kind. If you are passionate about driving innovation in IT, sales, engineering, or operations, Zones provides a dynamic and collaborative environment to help you grow your career.</p><p>
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.</p><p>
Shift Timings: 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM (Pakistan Time)</p></div><p></p>

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