senior sourcing manager

Walbha Industries Pvt Ltd.

Reporting to: Senior Manager &ndash; Raw Material SourcingJob Purpose: To manage and optimize all raw material procurement activities at the plant level. Responsible for biomass sourcing operations, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness, and leading the plant-based sourcing team to meet procurement targets aligned with production plans.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Implement raw material sourcing strategies as per annual targets set by senior management.</li><li>Supervise and guide plant-based sourcing and logistics team members.</li><li>Monitor local biomass availability and collaborate with village suppliers, aggregators, and traders.</li><li>Plan and oversee daily, weekly, and monthly procurement activities to ensure uninterrupted supply.</li><li>Track and control the quality and cost of inbound raw material shipments.</li><li>Maintain relationships with local suppliers and contractors.</li><li>Ensure accurate documentation, MIS reporting, and compliance with company policies and legal norms.</li><li>Coordinate with production and quality control teams to align raw material supply with production schedules.</li><li>Identify and resolve any issues in the sourcing process to minimize disruptions or shortages.</li><li>Implement cost-saving initiatives and process improvements at the plant level.</li><li>Conduct periodic review meetings with the plant-level sourcing team.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience:<ul><li>Graduate (Agriculture, Supply Chain, or related field preferred).</li><li>3+ years of experience in commodity procurement, logistics, or agriculture, with at least 2 years at supervisory level.</li><li>Sound knowledge of local biomass supply landscape and vendor management.</li><li>Strong leadership and communication skills; proficiency in local language preferred.</li><li>Computer proficiency (MS Excel, ERP systems).</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: &#8377;287,885.31 - &#8377;1,254,326.83 per yearWork Location: In person

Raw Material Sourcing Manager (Plant Level)

Parsons

<div>In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! 
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what&rsquo;s possible. 
Job Description:
As the Senior Procurement Manager for a mega-project, you will be a strategic leader responsible for developing, implementing, and governing the end-to-end procurement strategy for complex, multi-billion-dollar design and construction packages. Operating within a highly mature Project Management Office (PMO) environment, you will translate project delivery objectives into actionable sourcing strategies, ensuring optimal value, risk mitigation, and compliance across the entire supply chain.
This executive-level role demands a track record of successfully managing procurement for large-scale infrastructure, entertainment, or real estate programs in the Middle East, with a strong focus on strategic planning and governance.
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Key Responsibilities
</h2><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Strategic Sourcing &amp; Procurement Leadership (Strategy Focus)
</h3><ul><li>Develop Mega-Project Procurement Strategy: Formulate and execute a cohesive, long-term procurement and contracting strategy that is fully integrated with the overall program master schedule, budget, and engineering/design requirements.
</li><li>Market Intelligence &amp; Risk: Conduct deep market analysis and supply chain development, identifying strategic sourcing opportunities, geopolitical risks, and supply chain dependencies (Tiers 1-3).
</li><li>Tendering &amp; Negotiation: Lead complex, high-value tender processes (EOI, Prequalification, RFP, Award) and personally conduct high-stakes commercial and contractual negotiations with major international and local contractors/vendors.
</li><li>Value Optimization: Drive significant cost savings and value through strategic sourcing, contract optimization, and rigorous price assessment, ensuring best value for money for the client.
</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">PMO Integration and Governance (PMO Focus)
</h3><ul><li>Policy &amp; Governance: Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of all PMO-level procurement policies, processes, procedures, and governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with client requirements, corporate ethics, and KSA regulations.
</li><li>Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate directly with the Project Controls, Planning, Engineering, Commercial/Contracts, and Legal teams to ensure seamless alignment of procurement milestones, schedules, cost estimates, and technical specifications.
</li><li>Contract Management Oversight: Provide expert direction for contract finalization, ensuring the adoption of approved terms, and providing technical support for the review and commercial management of change orders, claims, and time impact analyses.
</li><li>Performance Reporting: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for the procurement function. Prepare and present high-level, data-driven reports and performance dashboards to Senior Management and the Client on procurement status, savings, risk exposure, and market trends.
</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Experience &amp; Qualifications
</h3><ul><li>Experience: Minimum 20+ years of progressive, strategic procurement and supply chain management experience, with at least 10 years in a senior leadership or managerial capacity on mega-projects (&gt;$1 Billion USD) in the infrastructure, construction, or engineering sectors.
</li><li>PMO Expertise: Proven experience operating within a highly structured Project Management Office (PMO) or Program Management Consultant (PMC) environment.
</li><li>Regional Experience: Extensive and demonstrated experience managing large-scale procurement and supply chain operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) , with familiarity with local regulatory requirements and Vision 2030 goals.
</li><li>Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. A Master&rsquo;s degree (MBA/MS) or professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, PMP ) is highly desirable.
</li><li>Technical Acumen: Expert proficiency with modern enterprise-level procurement and contract management systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Oracle, Prism).
</li><li>Leadership: Exceptional leadership, negotiation, commercial, and stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to lead and mentor large, multi-cultural procurement teams.
</li></ul>Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
We truly invest and care about our employee&rsquo;s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest&mdash;APPLY TODAY!
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Senior Procurement Manager

Clorox Abudawood SJV

<div>
 
 Join the dynamic teams at M.A. Abudawood and Partners for Industry Co. (MAAPICO) &amp; National Cleaning Products Co. (NCP), the leading manufacturers of Clorox Liquid Bleach and a range of household cleaning and disinfectant products. Our products are trusted by millions across Saudi Arabia, the Gulf states, and the wider region. MAAPICO and NCP are Joint Ventures majority owned by The Clorox Company. As such, we bring innovation and quality to every home and institution. Be a key player in our dynamic team, contributing to local success. Apply now for a rewarding career in a pioneering environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 This Procurement Senior Manager role is responsible for the Category Management and Business Operation of direct materials for the Clorox Abudawood Saudi Joint Venture. The spend portfolio is approximately $23M USD annually covering Resin, Flexible &amp; Rigid Packaging, and Chemicals (e.g. High Strength Bleach). This position is responsible for:
 
 <ol>
 <li>
 Leading, developing and executing the sourcing strategies of existing and new direct materials to drive cost advantages, and support product growth initiatives.
 </li>
 <li>
 Leading and influencing cross-functional teams for local and global sourcing projects.
 </li>
 <li>
 Supplier relationship management, contracts, payment term extensions, negotiations, supply assurance and risk management.
 </li>
 <li>
 Price forecasting based on commodities market movement
 </li>
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 Approximately 5% International travel
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 </ol>
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities (in descending order of importance):
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Work with the internal &amp; global stakeholders to develop a comprehensive category-sourcing strategy
 </li>
 <li>
 Supply assurance of existing spend
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain spend under contract
 </li>
 <li>
 Active management of the supply chain to drive cost advantage for Clorox
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and communicate the sourcing timeline for new projects (10%).
 </li>
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 Manage the overall sourcing approval process (10%).
 </li>
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 Represent the sourcing team to stakeholders and management (5%).
 </li>
 <li>
 Evaluate project successes and failures and drives process changes to improve future projects (5%).
 </li>
 <li>
 Work with R&amp;D and project teams to ensure early involvement of procurement expertise in new innovation projects involving specified materials and services (5%).
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Scope Factors
 
 
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 Internal: Working with manager and cross functional partners (Saudi Plant Buyers, Production team, Technical Services, Quality and R&amp;D) to implement sourcing projects and new product launches.
 </li>
 <li>
 Global: Collaborate with the Global Procurement Organisation to identify synergies and leverage scale with related Global category strategies, suppliers and tenders.
 </li>
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 External: Build relationships with suppliers to drive collaboration and mutual benefits, continuous improvement and innovation.
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 The role needs to be able to influence top management and internal stakeholders by providing advice, recommendations and strategic procurement plans.
 </li>
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 They also lead procurement change iniatives and manage procurement activities at various levels.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Minimum Requirements:
 
 
 
 
 Years and Type of Experience
 
 :
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 10+ years of sourcing (preferred), total supply chain (internal candidates) or CPG industry experience (preferred)
 </li>
 <li>
 Arabic and English proficiency
 </li>
 <li>
 Working with direct materials suppliers
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to lead cross functional teams and driving consensus
 </li>
 <li>
 Contract development and negotiation
 </li>
 <li>
 Handling multiple projects/responsibilities and adapt to changing priorities as well as differing priorities with internal stakeholders
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Desirable:
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Developing and implementing category strategies
 </li>
 <li>
 Working with global teams
 </li>
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 Sets high standards of performance for self and others. Self-starter, eager to drive improvement and change. Takes ownership
 </li>
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 Collaboration / Responsiveness - Enjoys and thrives working with others. Able to respond promptly to urgencies. Values diversity of thought. Incorporates other&rsquo;s ideas into decision making
 </li>
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 Leadership - Sets or influences direction beyond own area of responsibility; drives performance improvement across company
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Skills and Abilities
 
 
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 Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
 </li>
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 Team player with initiative and strong listening, verbal and written communication skills.
 </li>
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 Strong knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel, and ERP systems (SAP, Netsuit)
 </li>
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 Understanding of fundamental Sourcing concepts: Category Management experience desirable
 </li>
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 Ability to work independently, creatively and efficiently with minimal direction in an unstructured environment
 </li>
 <li>
 Planning and organization skills: ability to establish work plans, &ldquo;multi-task&rdquo;, and prioritize simultaneous projects
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to streamline and drive sustainable process improvement (versus firefighting)
 </li>
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 Thorough and detail oriented. Ability to mine, sort, and clean data from various sources/systems
 </li>
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 Strong communication and presentation skills
 </li>
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 Analytical Thinking / Problem Solving - Sorts through complex issues, identifies alternatives and makes recommendations.
 </li>
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 Integrates information from multiple sources, assesses and communicates it properly
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Desirable:
 
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 Project Management and Change Management experience
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Education Level/Degree:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree from an accredited institution
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Senior Procurement Manager, Raw & Pack, Saudi Business Operations

Landmark Group

<div>
 
 The job holder will be responsible for creating, supporting &amp; executing the strategy &amp; vision of sourcing function of the business initiatives &amp; leading fashion brand growth plan through strategic sourcing initiatives, supply chain management and project initiatives. He / She will lead Apparel Sourcing, and work with quality, Buying, Logistics to elevate vendors &amp; supply chain to the next level through innovation, world-class systems, process &amp; best practices strategically in alignment with the Corporate teams and focus in driving project initiatives. The job holder will also be responsible for ensuring smooth local buying operations through vendor identification, evaluation and selection, in compliance with the contract principles, as well as effective people management to achieve the strategic and financial objectives of the group/department
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Deeply ingrain into the role of understanding the brand &amp; target customer for whom we are catering to.
 </li>
 <li>
 The job holder will be responsible for the strategy &amp; vision for the sourcing &amp; quality functions that would continue to help position the fashion brand as the number one value retailer in the MENA region and a market leader.
 </li>
 <li>
 Align the corporate initiatives along with the fashion brand in the way-forward strategy
 </li>
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 Drive &amp; Support Fabric standardization across apparel
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage sourcing market risks &amp; focus in penetrating new markets &ndash; product competitiveness
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage vendor matrix, large-scale vendors &amp; aligning growth strategy with all key vendors
 </li>
 <li>
 Leverage fabric library for core fabrics usage across departments &amp; for seasonal trends by working directly with key mills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Must have good global sourcing &amp; production experience across fabric mills &amp; vendors.
 </li>
 <li>
 Continue to drive Social compliance for apparel and introduce for non-apparel along with other CSR initiatives
 </li>
 <li>
 Managing a range of projects from initial requests to proposal drafting, to acceptance, delivery and follow-up.
 </li>
 <li>
 A good manager of people, experienced in communicating with senior management, buyers and supply chain.
 </li>
 <li>
 Must be a team-player &amp; should be able to present information to larger groups comfortably.
 </li>
 <li>
 Continue to work in elevating the teams and raising the bar.
 </li>
 <li>
 Build &amp; communicate product (multi-product) strategy per season and long-term
 </li>
 <li>
 Build Strong understanding of trend &amp; customer with an ability to commercially adapt the fashion for fast turn-around
 </li>
 <li>
 Align the buying plan to the overall department/category business plan and the merchandize strategy as laid down by the function head
 </li>
 <li>
 Build and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers and negotiate the best deals with them for procuring merchandise
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain contact with vendors; update list of vendors for bidding purposes; attend product demonstrations, obtain samples and literature regarding potential products and vendor capabilities and confer with end users
 </li>
 <li>
 Pursue cost reduction measures through centralized bulk buying and/ or selecting appropriate vendor mix, scanning the environment for benchmarks and constantly improving the purchase process
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide inputs to sourcing department for group/department sourcing strategy
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure department compliance to product requirement, company processes etc in collaboration with sourcing
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure critical path milestones are met &amp; reduce exceptions
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct regular store visits in own stores across territories for feedback and in competition stores in our markets to benchmark product range, quality and pricing.
 </li>
 <li>
 Keep abreast of the latest fashion trends in buying and apply the same in the range building activity
 </li>
 <li>
 Gather information from Industry trade groups or through trade shows/market visits
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree as a minimum or Master&rsquo;s degree level either in Textiles or Apparel with fabric focus and understanding.
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum 5-7 years of experience in a retail business environment with a minimum of 2-3 years&rsquo; experience as a sourcing manager in managing a team of minimum 2-3 team members.
 </li>
 <li>
 A successful track record of building relationships with cross functional partners and offering new and innovative solutions to quality issues/challenges.
 </li>
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 Experience developing &amp; leveraging strategic business relationships with vendors.
 </li>
 <li>
 Process improvement capabilities including proven examples of implementing operational efficiencies, quality standards, fabric rationalization, vendor standardization &amp; benefits.
 </li>
 <li>
 Works with a high sense of urgency &amp; integrity &amp; is motivated by new challenges.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to understand, summarize and present large amounts of information
 </li>
 <li>
 Good command of English Language
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent word processing and general computing skills / analytical skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong product knowledge in related category/department
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong customer and trend understanding
 </li>
 <li>
 Advanced retail analytical skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong sourcing and range building skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Strategic thinking
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in Local Buying is a MUST
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong influencer and communicator with ability to interact within cross functional team and with multiple stakeholders across functions and levels
 </li>
 <li>
 Negotiation and vendor management skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Risk management skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Innovative &amp; critical thinking ability
 </li>
 <li>
 People management- ability to coach and guide team on goals, performance and growth
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Sourcing Manager (Fashion)

Zones IT Solutions

<div>
 
 Description
 
 
 
 Company Overview:
 
 
 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
 
 
 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.
 
 
 
 Position Overview
 
 
 
 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.
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Do As The Sourcing Manager
 
 
 
 Employees employed in the role of Sourcing Manager shall be required to apply their independent minds and demonstrate intellectual abilities in their decision-making.
 
 
 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.
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 Strategic Sourcing
 
 
 
 <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>
 Supplier &amp; Vendor Management
 
 
 <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>
 
 Qualifications &amp; Skills
 
 
 
 <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>
 Zones offers a comprehensive Benefits package
 
 
 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.
 
 
 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.
 
 
 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
 
 
 Shift Timings: 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM (Pakistan Time)
</div>

Manager Sourcing

Zones

<div>Description 
 
 
Company Overview:
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
 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.
Position Overview:
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.
What you&rsquo;ll do as the Sourcing Manager:
Employees employed in the role of Sourcing Manager shall be required to apply their independent minds and demonstrate intellectual abilities in their decision-making.
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.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing:
<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>
Supplier &amp; Vendor Management<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>
Qualifications &amp; Skills:
<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>Zones offers a comprehensive Benefits package
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.
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.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Shift Timings: 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM (Pakistan Time)</div>

Intuit

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Overview</h2>
As a Principal Strategic Sourcing Manager, you are a critical individual contributor responsible for driving the sourcing strategy and value chain optimization for Intuit's Services categories (e.g., Professional Services, Management Consulting, HR Consulting, Benefits, Workplace, Facilities, Events, etc.). This role requires deep expertise in the services landscape, understanding its impact on business outcomes and total cost of ownership, with a focus on driving business transformation. You will collaborate with senior leaders across Intuit to identify opportunities for operational improvements, cost optimization, and risk mitigation, ensuring best value from third-party investments.
This role demands a strategic thinker, a strong connector, and a highly analytical individual capable of synthesizing insights between third parties, Intuit&rsquo;s value chain, and their impact on growth and innovation to drive Intuit's objectives forward. You will develop and execute long and short-term sourcing strategies, with an equal emphasis on identifying, analyzing, and quantifying opportunities, as well as managing RFx processes and leading challenging vendor negotiations. 
Responsibilities
Leadership 
<ul><li>
Take ownership and responsibility for proactively leading and managing strategic sourcing initiatives within Professional Services categories.</li><li>
Lead a portfolio including multiple projects that require strategy, planning, and execution of transformational, complex, and innovative initiatives.</li><li>
Direct, define, and implement sourcing strategies to drive corporate earnings, growth strategy, and business transformation objectives for the category portfolio.</li><li>
Drive a total cost of ownership mindset, including strategically evaluating build/buy/acquire decisions.</li><li>
Connect product strategies with company input goals.</li><li>
Contribute suggestions to assist management in the development of organizational strategy, structure, and operational roadmap.</li><li>
Proactively build relationships with and influence executive stakeholders (Director/VP and above).</li><li>
Collaborate with procurement teams to ensure sourcing efficiency, automation, sourced supplier utilization, risk mitigation, and contract compliance.</li><li>
Partner with International teams to implement global suppliers and establish local engagement models.</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> 
Opportunity Assessment 
<ul><li>
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> 
Strategic Sourcing Process Execution and Project Management 
<ul><li>
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> 
Continuous Improvement and Supplier Management 
<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> 
People Management 
<ul><li>
This role is an individual contributor.</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><div></div> 
Qualifications<ul><li>
Relevant industry experience.</li><li>
10+ years of strategic sourcing experience, with a strong focus on Professional Services categories.</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 a 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> 
Desired skills:</div> 
<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> 
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:<div>
Bay Area California,CA: $183,000 - $248,000</div><div>
Southern California,CA: $160,000 - $216,500</div></div>

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