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category & sourcing manager it software

sourcing manager

<div><div><div><div>United States - Connecticut, United States - New Jersey, United States - New York</div>
</div><div><div>Corporate services, infrastructure and facilities, Management and Business Support, Outsourcing / Offshoring, Process, project and program management</div>
</div><div><div>Group Functions
</div></div><div><p><b>Job Reference #</b></p>
<div>324074BR</div>
</div><div><p><b>City</b></p>
<div>New York, Stamford, Weehawken</div>
</div><div><p><b>Job Type</b></p>
<div>Full Time
</div></div><div><p><b>Your role</b></p>
<div>Do you value partnership? Are you solid as a rock when juggling multiple projects? Are you an expert negotiator and enjoy problem solving? We&rsquo;re looking for a highly motivated and skilled Category &amp; Sourcing Manager to join our Category &amp; Sourcing team for Software.
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The IT Software Category &amp; Sourcing team is responsible for the category delivery across all category scorecard KPIs. Responsibilities include the development and execution of a category management strategy that align with the strategy, objectives and Operating Plan of Group Technology and UBS overall. A Category &amp; Sourcing Manager IT Software is also responsible for developing, structuring and executing Go-to-Market / Deal strategies for high scale and volume IT Software deals for UBS globally, with the objective to drive value and optimize costs.
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We are looking for someone like you to:<br>
<ul><li>be responsible for the Category delivery across all of the Category Scorecard dimensions</li><li>contribute to the development of the IT Software Category Strategy by providing insights and recommendations</li><li>prepare and manage complex negotiations where a new vendor is being considered, or engagements with existing challenging vendors; facilitate elements of complex deals such as: RFx structure, Base Case, Business Case, Commercialization Model, Solution / Proposal Evaluation, Transition, Transformation, &amp; Termination Planning, Deal structuring and Execution</li><li>define commercial constructs to motivate vendor behaviors that are aligned to UBS strategy and goals</li><li>act as a trusted advisor for all internal business partners, with a strong emphasis on concise and accurate communication, both written and verbal</li><li>prepare reports on category insights and provide strategic recommendations to the Category Lead and/or senior management
</li><li>be accountable as the Vendor Relation Manager for selected third-party providers</li></ul><br>
Detailed salary information:<br>
<ul><li>Weehawken, New York: the salary range for this role is $140000 to $180000</li></ul>
The expected salary range(s) for this role as of the date of this posting is/are based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. This role may also be eligible for discretionary incentive compensation. For benefits information, please visit ubs.com/usbenefits.</div>
</div><div><p><b>Your team</b></p>
<div>You will be working in the IT Category &amp; Sourcing team directly reporting to the Head of IT Software Category &amp; Sourcing. The team is part of the Supply Chain organization, a function in Group Real Estate and Supply Chain (GRESC). Supply Chain was created to enhance value identification and delivery within GRESC, supporting UBS with its third party vendor management as well as with its Real Estate and Outsourcing footprint.</div>
</div><div><p><b>Your expertise</b></p>
<ul><li>ideally 10+ relevant experience as a Sourcing or Category Manager or in a similar role
</li><li>expert in deal negotiations for large and complex services and experienced in outsourcing methodologies, contracts and commercial models</li><li>experience of working with large service providers and vendors</li><li>excellent stakeholder management skills</li><li>detail orientated with structured, organized, methodical planning skills</li><li>eager to learn, highly driven and motivated with a can&ndash;do attitude
</li><li>initiative and drive as well as the ability to work independently
</li><li>collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with staff from a diverse mix of backgrounds and cultures</li></ul>
</div><div><p><b>About us</b></p>
<div>UBS is the world&rsquo;s largest and the only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal &amp; Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors.<br>
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We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.</div>
</div><div><p><b>Salary information</b></p>
<div>US Only: The expected salary range for this role is $140000 to $180000 based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. Please see &laquo;Your role&raquo; section for detailed salary information.</div>
</div><div><p><b>Join us</b></p>
<div>At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We&rsquo;re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That&rsquo;s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we&rsquo;re more than ourselves.<br>
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We&rsquo;re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.</div>
</div><div><p><b>Contact Details</b></p>
<div>UBS Business Solutions SA<br>
UBS Recruiting</div>
</div><div><p><b>Disclaimer / Policy statements</b></p>
<div>UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.</div></div></div></div><div></div>

Category & Sourcing Manager IT Software

Franklin Templeton

<div><div>At Franklin Templeton, we&rsquo;re advancing our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic firm spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that&rsquo;s both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture to our global and diverse business, we provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs.</div><div></div><div>
Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!</div><div></div><div><div><div>
What is the Market Data Services group responsible for?</div><div></div><div>
Market Data Services is part of the Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management Group and supports strategic initiatives and firm-wide objectives through the global vendor management process. The Market Data Department is responsible for the acquisition, management, and delivery of financial market data used across the organization. This includes pricing, reference data, real-time market feeds, and analytics that support investment decision-making, risk management, trading, compliance, and client reporting.</div><div></div><div>
What is the Senior Analyst - Strategic Sourcing Vendor Manager responsible for?</div><div></div><div>
The Senior Analyst &ndash; Strategic Sourcing Vendor Manager is responsible for managing the procurement, management, and optimization of market data services across the organization. This role combines vendor relationship management, contract negotiation, financial oversight, and subject-matter expertise in market data to ensure the firm has access to high-quality, cost-effective information that supports investment, trading, risk, and operational needs. This senior position requires strong technical expertise, a deep understanding of global markets and financial instruments and requires collaboration across teams to address data challenges, enhance governance frameworks, and align market data usage with global business needs. This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to influence how Franklin Templeton leverages data to support investment decision-making worldwide.</div><div></div><div>
What are the ongoing responsibilities of a Senior Analyst - Strategic Sourcing Vendor Manager?</div><ul><li><div>
Negotiate contracts, renewals, and licensing agreements to secure favorable terms, pricing, and service levels.</div></li><li><div>
Review and analyze contract terms, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.</div></li><li><div>
Ensure adherence to vendor licensing agreements and data usage policies.</div></li><li><div>
Support market data governance initiatives, including usage compliance, audits, and risk management.</div></li><li><div>
Identify opportunities to consolidate services, reduce duplication, and optimize market data spend.</div></li><li><div>
Serve as the primary point of contact and relationship management of major data providers (e.g., MSCI, FTSE Russell, S&amp;P, Bloomberg, ICE, Moody&rsquo;s) regarding data licensing, data quality issues, and other vendor management issues.</div></li><li><div>
Responsible for monitoring the contract renewal process and notifying appropriate partners.</div></li><li><div>
Work with the Market Data Operations Finance team to support invoice processing, reconciliation and order processing to ensure billing accuracy.</div></li><li><div>
Responsible for contract life cycle from negotiation of commercial terms and fees through legal review, supplier risk and finalization.</div></li><li><div>
Partner with investment teams, operations, risk, and compliance to ensure index data supports firm-wide workflows.</div></li><li><div>
Assess new vendor offerings and emerging technologies, recommending adoption where appropriate.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
What ideal qualifications, skills &amp; experience would help someone to be successful?</div><ul><li><div>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent experience required</div></li><li><div>
5-10 years&rsquo; experience related to market and reference data vendors and services, industry trends and contract negotiation</div></li><li><div>
Experience with market data vendors (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv, ICE, FactSet)</div></li><li><div>
Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively</div></li><li><div>
Strong attention to detail with ability to multi-task with appropriate prioritization</div></li><li><div>
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners</div></li><li><div>
Excellent analytical, communication, and vendor management skills</div></li><li><div>
Results driven with attention to detail and the ability to move quickly and multi-task, while staying organized</div></li><li><div>
Strong communication and presentation skills and ability to engage effectively with all levels within the firm</div></li><li><div>
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, 365; experience with Coupa and Optimize Spend a plus</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
#LI-Hybrid</div><div></div><div>
Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards&mdash;monetary and non-monetary &mdash; designed to support their well-being and recognize their time, talents, and results. Along with base compensation, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, a 401(k) plan with a generous match, and recognition rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a range of competitive healthcare options, insurance, and disability benefits, employee stock investment program, learning resources, career development programs, reimbursement for certain education expenses, paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental &amp; caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays) and a motivational wellbeing program. We expect the annual salary for this position to range between $140,000.00 - $170,000.00, depending on location and level of relevant experience, plus discretionary bonus.</div></div></div><div></div><div>
Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!</div><div></div><div><div>
Our culture is shaped by the variety of perspectives and experiences brought by talent from around the world. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there&rsquo;s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.</div><div></div><div>
By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life&rsquo;s adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have your needs covered. Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton.</div></div><div></div><div><div><i>
Highlights of our benefits include:</i></div><ul><li><div>
Three weeks paid time off the first year</div></li><li><div><i>
Medical, dental and vision insurance</i></div></li><li><div><i>
401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits</i></div></li><li><div><i>
Employee Stock Investment Program</i></div></li><li><div><i>
Tuition Assistance Program</i></div></li><li><div><i>
Purchase of company funds with no sales charge</i></div></li><li><div><i>
Onsite fitness center and recreation center*</i></div></li><li><div><i>
Onsite cafeteria*</i></div></li></ul><div></div><ul><li>Only applicable at certain locations</li></ul><div></div><div><div>
Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton</div></div><div></div><div>
Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.<br>
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If you believe that you need an accommodation or adjustment to search for or apply for one of our positions, please send an email to <div>accommodations@franklintempleton.com</div>. In your email, please include the accommodation or adjustment you are requesting, the job title, and the job number you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only accommodation requests will receive a response.</div></div></div><div></div>

Senior Analyst - Strategic Sourcing Vendor Manager

Maesa

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 The next gen beauty company, Maesa is transforming the industry by incubating and growing meaningful, innovative brands and making prestige beauty accessible. Maesa believes beauty ignites inspiration, creativity, imagination, and connection, sparking new ideas and possibilities, and meeting unmet consumer needs. Through best-in-class design, formulation, brand creation and marketing capabilities, Maesa delivers new, better and different products with an unsurpassed speed to market. Maesa works with a variety of retailers to create and launch brands across beauty and wellness categories. The current portfolio includes Kristin Ess, Hairitage by Mindy McKnight, Fine'ry, Being Frenshe, MIX:BAR and Niches &amp; Nooks among other brands. For more information, visit www.maesa.com.
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  Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing
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 will play a critical role in building and strengthening Maesa&rsquo;s sourcing function to support our rapid growth. This individual will help establish sourcing protocols, procedures, and controls to ensure scalability as the business continues to expand.
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 We are seeking someone with strong entrepreneurial drive, who can independently lead projects, negotiate with vendors, and partner cross-functionally across Packaging, Project Management, R&amp;D, Regulatory, Finance, Legal, and Operations. The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and adept at balancing both strategic and tactical execution in a fast-paced environment.
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 This is a unique opportunity to join a high-growth, innovative beauty company and make a direct impact on how we source, contract, and partner with suppliers. This role reports to the VP of Strategic Sourcing.
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  This role will be on site 3 days per week in our Manhattan office.
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   Systems &amp; Processes: Establish and enhance sourcing protocols, procedures, and controls to support scalable growth.
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   Supplier Management: Lead supplier selection and management, from pre-assessment to implementation, ensuring alignment with cross-functional leads.
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   Contracting &amp; Negotiation: Independently negotiate supplier contracts (including turnkey projects), ensuring alignment with Legal, Finance, Ops, and Leadership teams.
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   Sustainability &amp; Compliance: Partner with packaging suppliers to enforce packaging regulations; drive progress in sustainability certifications (e.g., Ecovadis), with a goal of advancing from Silver to Gold/Platinum.
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   Value Creation: Lead value engineering and cost optimization initiatives to improve gross margin.
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   Raw Material &amp; Formula Sourcing: Expand sourcing activities beyond packaging into raw materials and formula verification in partnership with R&amp;D and Regulatory.
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   Global Sourcing: Support growth into Mexico and South America; bilingual Spanish strongly preferred.
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   Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate closely with Project Management, Packaging, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Finance to flawlessly execute product launches.
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   Risk Mitigation: Identify risks and provide timely, actionable solutions for corrective action.
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   Reporting &amp; Analytics: Analyze vendor offers, track progress, and present sourcing results and business needs to stakeholders; ensure supplier scorecards are maintained.
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  Qualifications:
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or Chemistry (chemistry background strongly preferred)
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   8+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or related functions.
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   Experience in beauty, personal care, pharma, or OTC industries required.
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   Strong financial, analytical, and negotiation skills.
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   Advanced Excel proficiency (VLOOKUP, Pivots, SUMIFs required; Macros, Power Query, and scripting/coding a plus).
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   Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to manage multiple priorities and diverse stakeholders.
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   Knowledge of sustainability practices and supplier compliance programs strongly preferred.
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   Bilingual Spanish a strong plus.
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  What We Offer
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 $120,000/yr - $145,000/yr. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This position is eligible for participation in a discretionary bonus plan based on individual and company performance.
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 Maesa offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees. Employees can choose to enroll in health insurance coverage, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, and retirement savings plans. Through generous paid time off, a hybrid office setup, and paid leave options, Maesa encourages wellness and balance among employees
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  Our Commitment to You
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 At Maesa, we live by our values of collaboration, curiosity, game-changing, creativity, and discipline.  We believe our people and partners are a creative force that catalyzes the possibilities in beauty to break through traditional limits and discover the &ldquo;new&rdquo; without restriction. We prioritize creating and fostering a welcoming environment for employees, partners, ideas, approaches, and endeavors &mdash; all through a spirit of warmth and inclusivity. As set forth in Maesa&rsquo;s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing

News Corp

<div><div><div><p>**Job Description :**</p>
<p>
**Manager of Global Sourcing, Professional Services Category**</p>
<p>
**Position summary:** **In the News Corp Global Sourcing Organization, our aim is to unlock value for News Corp to reinvest in what matters most. We do this by bringing speed, efficiency, and security to buying at News Corp and with all business units within. We partner deeply across News Corp&rsquo;s business units to deliver solutions fit for purpose.**</p>
<p>
**As a centralized organization operating in a high complexity environment, we bring one voice to stakeholders, suppliers and vendors to ensure the best outcomes.**</p>
<p>
**Our organization fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement while providing opportunities for ongoing career growth and development. As a Category Support team member, you will partner closely with the Category Leader and key stakeholders to help shape and implement sourcing strategies related to the category services.**</p>
<p>
**This team is responsible for developing and driving holistic category strategies, managing stakeholder relationships, and bringing excellence to News Corp-wide sourcing, supplier, and supplier management. You will collaborate across teams to develop new procurement approaches and solve complex business problems.**</p>
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**In this role, you will promote and support strategic sourcing engagements across a wide range of business units to attract and enable new initiatives to launch and scale rapidly. You understand the importance of creating competitive environments, and have a strong bias for decision-making rooted in data and analytics. You routinely influence the category management leader on innovative sourcing strategies that create sustainable, long-term partnerships. You are a highly effective and influential communicator able to encourage change and can articulate the value proposition of partnering with our sourcing group.**</p>
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**Accountabilities**</p>
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**Category Support**</p>
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+ **Play a supportive role in the development and implementation of multi-year global category plans and/or strategies that drive supplier consolidation and leverage spend across the organization while increasing spend under contract.**</p>
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+ **Collaborate with key stakeholders, team members, and leaders respective to category**</p>
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+ **Follow structured project management methods and principles to execute complex, long-term category management and strategic sourcing initiatives.**</p>
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+ **Support populating and continuous tracking ofCategory Performance framework and defining metrics related to it.**</p>
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+ **Help prepare materials with the Category Leader for structured negotiations following the Global Sourcing and Procurement Category Management and Strategic Sourcing methodologies.**</p>
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+ **Support the Category Leader in starting/running program level initiatives that can create benefits such as improving an existing process, execute actions to increase diversity, etc.**</p>
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+ **Support populating category cards detailing overall category strategies, preferred suppliers, and business unit requirements for execution; ensure category health is tracking per strategy/goals/plan.**</p>
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+ **Support the development of &ldquo;should cost&rdquo; and &ldquo;total cost of ownership models&rdquo; for the category; support the strategies &amp; targets set by the Category Management Leader and the Head of Indirect Sourcing.**</p>
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+ **When appropriate, build strong partnerships with key budget owners, functional stakeholders, and strategic suppliers.**</p>
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+ **Be part of multiple cross-functional teams to ensure delivery of values across the procurement process, contribute to the compliance tracking of category specific policies and performance metrics, and support the translation of rapidly evolving category market trends and leading practices into opportunities for News Corp.**</p>
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**Sourcing Advisory**</p>
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+ **Maintain strong relationships with internal business partners through regular and consistent communication; building a robust understanding of the strategic business direction, requirements and priorities across assigned suppliers and/or spend categories.**</p>
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+ **Support the development and implementation of global sourcing strategies to deliver against business objectives for internal clients.**</p>
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+ **Support and/or directly evaluate suppliers core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models and benchmarking analysis; leveraging key-insights to inform and support the category strategy development process.**</p>
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+ **Apply the fundamentals of sourcing and supplier engagement activities including RFx, spend pattern analysis, contract analysis, bid evaluation, negotiations, and supplier consolidation by working with Execution team members.**</p>
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+ **Under the category leadership, collaborate with business and finance leaders to identify and drive savings and controllership improvements, focusing on total cost of ownership.**</p>
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+ **Maintain procurement ethics in accordance with News Corp&rsquo;s global policies &amp; methodologies.**</p>
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+ **Support preparing for and holding business reviews with stakeholders to review vendor performance, future opportunities, and/or challenges.**</p>
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+ **Under the category lead&rsquo;s direction, work with cross-functional internal customers as well as the Business Sourcing Partner to capture detailed business requirements with designated business units, prioritizing business requirements and taking them through approval process; Participate in standardized relationship management processes globally for designated business area(s).**</p>
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+ **Support maintenance of the contracting database and feeds to the Supplier Relationship Management system.**</p>
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**Contracting**</p>
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+ **Support or directly negotiate new and renewal contracts with selected suppliers leveraging tools/technology or supplier contract template including, but not limited to Software as a Service, comprehensive Master Services Agreements, Master License and Service Agreement, Statement of Work, Amendments, etc. and negotiation of global preferred supplier agreements, following the legal guidelines.**</p>
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+ **Support/coordinate the execution of the SOWs of complex and strategic nature through creation to approval.**</p>
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+ **Identify escalations for the Information Security and legal/privacy department accordingly .**</p>
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+ **Maintain up-to-date repository of contracts and status of projects in respective systems.**</p>
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**Critical Experiences | Competencies | Abilities**</p>
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+ **Bachelor of Arts or Sciences Degree or equivalent experience required.**</p>
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+ **Minimum 3 years of strategic sourcing and/or equivalent experience required.**</p>
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+ **Experience working in a large, global, highly matrixed organization, and works easily in multi-business unit project settings; able to facilitate teamwork across corporate boundaries.**</p>
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+ **Embraces critical thinking and applies fact&#8208;based decision making; naturally seeks to leverage and/or integrate market data, spend analytics, and cost modeling.**</p>
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+ **Proven written and oral communicator, with strategic, analytical, and interpersonal skills to act as an effective change agent, unlocking barriers to value for priority spend categories.**</p>
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+ **Competent negotiator with proven experience in setting negotiation strategies and conducting negotiations.**</p>
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+ **Strong project management skills, including adhering to stakeholder timelines, and meeting management skills.**</p>
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+ **Fundamental understanding of, and experience with, multi-step strategic sourcing processes and category management strategies.**</p>
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+ **Experienced at identifying and assessing risk and concisely explaining complex issues to principal business owners.**</p>
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+ **Extremely customer-focused, taking the time to understand the needs of the business.**</p>
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+ **Basic knowledge of the standard types of commercial agreement structures and the function and purpose of key legal terms.Understanding of legal terms and implications; ability to redline contracts aligned with legal guidelines.**</p>
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+ **Ability to accomplish results through others, particularly by establishing relationships, effective controls and monitoring processes.**</p>
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+ **Proficient in using eSourcing tools including eRFx, reverse auctions, project management tools, and contract management tools Ariba or similar (sourcing and contracting), ServiceNow, Oracle, SAP, etc.**</p>
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+ **Ability to travel (up to 10%) &ndash; facility site visits and internal/external meetings as required.**</p>
<p>
**About News Corp**</p>
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**News Corp is a global, diversified media and information services company focused on creating and distributing authoritative and engaging content to consumers throughout the world. The company comprises businesses across a range of media, including news and information services, book publishing, digital real estate services, cable network programming in Australia, and pay-tv distribution in Australia.**</p>
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**Headquartered in New York, News Corp&rsquo;s activities are conducted primarily in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.**</p>
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**Equal Opportunity Employer**</p>
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**All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets**</p>
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Job Category:</p>
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Pay Range: $105,000 &ndash; $125,000 + Bonus</p>
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We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate&rsquo;s experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.</p>
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Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.</p>
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For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including &ldquo;elective&rdquo; benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.</p>
<p>
News Corp is a global, diversified media and information services company focused on creating and distributing authoritative and engaging content to consumers throughout the world. The company comprises businesses across a range of media, including: news and information services, book publishing, digital real estate services, cable network programming in Australia, and pay-tv distribution in Australia.</p>
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Headquartered in New York, the activities of News Corp are conducted primarily in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.</p>
<p>Equal Opportunity Employer</p>
<div>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets</div></div></div></div>

Manager of Global Sourcing, Professional Services Category

Michael Kors

<div><div>Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion.</div><div></div><div>
If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!</div><div></div><div>
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Who You Are:</div><div>
As the Associate Manager, Responsible Sourcing, you will support our Accessories &amp; Footwear teams in material production management and data analysis. You will collaborate closely with key internal teams and external partners to manage seasonal material orders, monitor production timelines, and maintain material production data history. This position is a great fit if you have a background in procurement, have advanced skills in Excel, enjoy data analysis, and bring experience working with leathers, fabrics, and synthetic materials. This position will also support the Senior Manager in the development and execution of the brand&rsquo;s sustainable materials strategy for accessories and footwear.</div><div></div><div>
What You&rsquo;ll Do:</div><ul><li>
Track material production timeline and volume data per season for footwear and accessories.</li><li>
Troubleshoot and resolve material delays or shortages with suppliers, factories, and cross-functional teams, escalating risks or delays to management when needed.</li><li>
Consolidate raw material purchase orders by season and track delivery status.</li><li>
Maintain accurate material production records, including reconciliations and supplier communications.</li><li>
Maintain data accuracy across raw material testing, production supplier information, and key material attributes.</li><li>
Use advanced Excel functions (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Query Function, etc.) to consolidate and analyze data for reporting.</li><li>
Help analyze MK&rsquo;s accessories and footwear raw material supply chain to identify risks and opportunities; calculate environmental impact data and cost savings resulting from material changes.</li><li>
Support supplier engagement and data collection efforts related to MK&rsquo;s Scope 3 emissions reporting for footwear and accessories.</li><li>
Support the implementation of MK's strategy to design more sustainable and circular accessories and footwear products.</li><li>
Engage with strategic multi-stakeholder initiatives and promote the adoption of industry tools and best practices where applicable.</li><li>
Provide administrative support and assist with special projects as needed.</li></ul><div></div><div>
You&rsquo;ll Need to Have:</div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Production, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field</li><li>
2-3 years of experience in apparel, footwear, or accessories production preferred</li><li>
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and Microsoft Office Suite is required</li><li>
Experience with PLM systems strongly preferred</li><li>
Knowledge on materials and apparel certification schemes preferred</li><li>
Ability to facilitate meetings with internal and external contacts</li><li>
Ability to multi-task and operate in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines</li></ul><div></div><div>
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At Capri, we are all responsible for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We try to inspire change and growth within each other and believe success is a result that comes from our differences. Capri is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. M/D/F/V</div><div></div><div>
At Capri Holdings Limited, our commitment to inclusivity and accessibility begins with the candidate experience. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process, please contact our Diversity and Inclusion team at <div>CapriDiversityandInclusion@CapriHoldings.com</div>.</div><div></div><div>
In compliance with certain Pay Transparency laws, employers are required to disclose a salary range. The salary for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience.</div><div></div><div>
Compensation Range:</div>
$55,000.00-$90,000.00</div><div></div>

Associate Manager, Responsible Sourcing

LOFT

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About us</b></h2>
LOFT creates modern, feminine, versatile clothing for women with one common style goal: to look and feel confident wherever the day takes them. We empower women to find their authentic self-expression because feeling like yourself is always in style.<p></p>
Here at LOFT, we're busy styling the careers and supporting the lives of everyday optimists just like you. Express your authentic self and experience endless inspiration, all while enjoying the opportunities and benefits that help you get the most from your career, life, and wardrobe.<p></p><p><b>
About the role</b></p><p>
The Senior Manager of Product Development &amp; Production drives the process from seasonal development through to the manufacturing process in alignment with the divisional sourcing strategies and Product Lifecycle Calendar. Manages to ensure IMU performance, quality, on time delivery nare achieved. Champions the company's values &amp; practices by maintaining effective collaborative relationships.</p><p></p><p><b>
The impact you can have</b></p><ul><li><p>
Considered a leader within the CFT and offers recommendations and POV</p></li><li><p>
Draws from knowledge and experiences to understand, approach and address various situations</p></li><li><p>
Builds collaborative relationships and efficiencies within the CFT and is accountable for the information being discussed.</p></li><li><p>
Manages and communicates seasonal time and actions calendars to associates, to ensure all functional tasks are executed correctly and are meeting deadlines.</p></li><li><p>
Ensures department is meeting LT initiatives by managing T&amp;A&rsquo;s</p></li><li><p>
Tracks and adheres to and development agreements and communicates updates to the CFT.</p></li><li><p>
Responsible owner of target setting, vendor allocation planning and monitoring, and guiding their direct reports on cost engineering, negotiating costs, and confirming costs</p></li><li><p>
Manages own workload and delegates tasks to associates to consistently deliver accurate and timely results.</p></li><li><p>
Analyzes complex information, has oversight of key processes, and makes recommendations to drive business initiatives and communicates with director and manager.</p></li><li><p>
Is proactive in identifying and understanding the customer&rsquo;s perspective and needs and keeping this top of mind in all decisions.</p></li><li><p>
Achieves seasonal IMU aligned to the corporate financial objectives.</p></li><li><p>
Interacts with cross-functional team in building seasonal assortments to align with corporate strategies.</p></li><li><p>
Collaborates with logistics on all pre-classifications and binding rulings.</p></li><li><p>
Handles other responsibilities and projects as assigned.</p></li><li><p>
Holds calls with agents and vendors to stay connected and ensure departmental goals are being met</p></li><li><p>
People Management</p><ul><li><p>
Responsible for the selection, development and retention of team members</p></li><li><p>
Mentors, coaches and counsels direct reports on performance expectations</p></li><li><p>
Provides a positive, challenging work environment.</p></li><li><p>
Effectively articulates business vision and key initiatives and explains rationale to team.</p></li></ul></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
You'll bring to the role</b></p><ul><li><p>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree, in a related field of study, or equivalent functional experience</p></li><li><p>
Minimum 7+ years related experience in Product Development sourcing and Production,</p></li><li><p>
Minimum management experience of two direct reports</p></li><li><p>
Strong knowledge sweater yarn sweater gauges, stitches and sweater specific construction. The candidate needs to be able to cost engineer a sweater from yarn development through the production process.</p></li><li><p>
Strong leadership and managerial skills</p></li><li><p>
Flexible/adaptable in a fast-paced environment</p></li><li><p>
Strong team orientation and ability to maintain collaborative working relationships.</p></li><li><p>
Strong communication, presentation, negotiation and decision-making skills</p></li><li><p>
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, Gsuite, and cloud</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Benefits</b></p><ul><li><p>
You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand&rsquo;s discount policies.</p></li><li><p>
Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.</p></li><li><p>
A culture of giving back &ndash; local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.*</p></li><li><p>
Medical, dental, vision insurance &amp; 401(K)*</p></li><li><p>
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</p></li><li><p>
Time off &ndash; paid time off &amp; holidays*</p></li></ul><p>
The target salary range for this role is: $105K - $110K.</p><p></p><p>
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Location:</b></p>
Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Position Type:</b></h2>
Regular/Full time<p><b>
Equal Employment Opportunity</b><br>
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company&rsquo;s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant&rsquo;s request for reasonable accommodation.</p></div>

Senior Manager, Sourcing - LOFT Sweaters

Guardian Life

<div><div>Are you the type of person who loves to learn and understand how and why new processes work? Do you enjoy solving your customer&rsquo;s business problems through a solid sourcing process and strong contract negotiations? Does the idea of each day bringing a new challenge to solve excite you?</div><div></div><div>
If yes, then Guardian&rsquo;s Senior Analyst, Sourcing &amp; Contracting of Professional Services Category is a role for you.</div><div></div><div>
This role will manage end-to-end sourcing and contracting negotiations of sourcing activity and projects within the Professional Services category. You will become familiar with Guardian&rsquo;s contract landscape, supplier base, and manage key suppliers. This role will engage the business early in the sourcing process to understand requirements, propose category management ideas and offer cost-saving opportunities.</div><div></div><div>
You will lead, mentor, and inspire staff and peers to achieve best practices and consistently demonstrate our Guardian Values of &ldquo;We believe people count,&rdquo; &ldquo;We do the right thing,&rdquo; &ldquo;We courageously shape our future together&rdquo; and &ldquo;We go above and beyond for the people we serve.&rdquo;</div><div></div><div>
You will:</div><ul><li><div>
Run and lead end-of-end execution of complex RFPs, RFIs, vendor selection and contract negotiations in the Professional Services Category.</div></li><li><div>
Candidate must possess experience handling technology and non-technology professional services sourcing projects.</div></li><li><div>
Collaborate with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams to define requirements, evaluate proposals, and ensure timely decision-making.</div></li><li><div>
Research and advise Guardian stakeholders on supplier options, deal structuring and other deal aspects, including deal duration, selection criteria and supplier KPIs.</div></li><li><div>
Create evaluation sheets and perform qualitative and quantitative analysis to drive to consensus on supplier selection.</div></li><li><div>
Providing detailed analysis of supplier proposals to stakeholders, including pricing and business terms.</div></li><li><div>
Provide the first layer of review prior to sending matters to legal and will need to directly interface with suppliers and internal business partners. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, possess the ability to multi-task, be detail oriented, and be able to set and manage priorities.</div></li><li><div>
Become familiar with Guardian&rsquo;s contract landscape, supplier base, and manage key suppliers.</div></li><li><div>
Engage the business early in the sourcing process to understand requirements, propose category management ideas and cost saving opportunities.</div></li><li><div>
Manage and prioritize a large volume of contracts and sourcing projects simultaneously.</div></li><li><div>
Provide the first layer of review prior to sending matters to legal and will need to directly interface with suppliers and internal business partners.</div></li><li><div>
Demonstrate strong organizational skills, possess the ability to multi-task, be detail oriented, set, and manage priorities</div></li><li><div>
Build trusted relationships with IT, Legal, Finance, and business leaders.</div></li><li><div>
Act as a strategic advisor, understanding stakeholder needs and aligning sourcing strategies accordingly.</div></li><li><div>
Facilitate alignment across diverse teams and drive consensus in decision-making.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
You have:</div><ul><li><div>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in technology, Finance, Legal, or Business, MBA not required but preferred.</div></li><li><div>
8 - 10 years&rsquo; experience in sourcing and contract negotiations experience required.</div></li><li><div>
Demonstrable understanding of the end-to-end sourcing and contracting process.</div></li><li><div>
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).</div></li><li><div>
Ability to comprehend business and legal terms related to sourcing/contract matters.</div></li><li><div>
Ability to redline contracts to ensure proper capture of business terms in the contracts</div></li><li><div>
Demonstrated analytical and contract negotiation skills.</div></li><li><div>
Ability to demonstrate following skills:</div><ul><li><div>
Empathy &amp; Active Listening &ndash; Build trust and understand stakeholder perspectives.</div></li><li><div>
Clear Communication &ndash; Convey complex ideas with clarity and influence across all levels.</div></li><li><div>
Adaptability &ndash; Thrive in dynamic environments and pivot strategies when needed.</div></li><li><div>
Collaboration &ndash; Work seamlessly across functions, valuing diverse viewpoints.</div></li><li><div>
Integrity &amp; Accountability &ndash; Take ownership and act with transparency and fairness.</div></li><li><div>
Problem-Solving Mindset &ndash; Tackle challenges with creativity and resilience.</div></li><li><div>
Mentorship &amp; Team Spirit &ndash; Support others&rsquo; growth and contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture</div></li><li><div>
Organizational Alignment- Align with strategic priorities and fostering a culture of mutual respect and trust. Maintains a constructive attitude and supports decisions even when navigating different viewpoints.</div></li></ul></li></ul><div></div><div>
Reporting Relationship</div><div></div><div>
This position reports to the Head of Category Management, Professional Services. The role resides in the Strategic Sourcing &amp; Vendor Management organization.</div><div></div><div>
Location:</div><div></div><div>
Hybrid role - 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH located in the Holmdel, NJ or Hudson Yards, NYC Guardian office</div><div></div><div>
Salary Range:</div><div></div>
$80,940.00 - $132,975.00<div></div><div>
The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.</div><div></div><div>
Our Promise</div><div></div><div>
At Guardian, you&rsquo;ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.</div><div></div><div>
Inspire Well-Being</div><div></div><div>
As part of Guardian&rsquo;s Purpose &ndash; to inspire well-being &ndash; we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at <div>www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits</div>. <i>Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.</i></div><div></div><div>
Equal Employment Opportunity</div><div></div><div>
Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.</div><div></div><div>
Accommodations</div><div></div><div>
Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact <div>applicant_accommodation@glic.com</div>.</div><div></div><div>
Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.</div></div>

Senior Analyst, Sourcing – Professional Services

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