sourcing manager

Ensemble Health Partners

<div>Thank you for considering a career at Ensemble!
Ensemble is a leading provider of technology-enabled revenue cycle management solutions for health systems, including hospitals and affiliated physician groups. They offer end-to-end revenue cycle solutions as well as a comprehensive suite of point solutions to clients across the country.
Ensemble keeps communities healthy by keeping hospitals healthy. We recognize that healthcare requires a human touch, and we believe that every touch should be meaningful. This is why our people are the most important part of who we are. By empowering them to challenge the status quo, we know they will be the difference!
O.N.E Purpose:<ul><li>
Customer Obsession: Consistently provide exceptional experiences for our clients, patients, and colleagues by understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations.</li><li>
Embracing New Ideas: Continuously innovate by embracing emerging technology and fostering a culture of creativity and experimentation.</li><li>
Striving for Excellence: Execute at a high level by demonstrating our &ldquo;Best in KLAS&rdquo; Ensemble Difference Principles and consistently delivering outstanding results.</li></ul>
The Opportunity:
CAREER OPPORTUNITY OFFERING:
<ul><li>Bonus Incentives
</li><li>Paid Certifications
</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement
</li><li>Comprehensive Benefits
</li><li>Career Advancement
</li><li>This position starts at $76,300. Final compensation will be determined based on experience.</li></ul>
This role is an individual contributor role and is not responsible to lead a team of direct reports.
By embodying our core purpose of customer obsession, new ideas, and driving innovation, and delivering excellence, you will help ensure that every touchpoint is meaningful and contributes to our mission of redefining the possible in healthcare.
The Vendor Management Sourcing Manager sources qualified vendors for each service in a timely manner. Manage vendor relationships, negotiate cost and contracts for specific services, ensure compliance to all Ensemble policies and procedures, while achieving the best overall value. Act as the window between Ensemble and vendor.
Job Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Conduct sourcing activity from beginning to end based on Five Pillars (Strategy, Value, Information, Performance, Relationship) of vendor management</li><li>
Provide business case upon assessment of vendor proposals with logic, tactics, and cost breakdowns</li><li>
Work cross-functionally with client delivery, operational leaders, and project managers to drive service strategy to execution in a timely manner</li><li>
Meet targets of cost reduction targets on a project or annual basis</li><li>
Maintain relationships with vendors and provide feedback of performance, relationship, and vision</li><li>
Manage issues and schedule changes of vendors and capture cost impact while leading an action plan for resolution</li><li>
Develop and implement Annual Service Category Strategy by assessing service trend or future vision, ratings of vender performance, and cost competitiveness</li><li>
Lead Annual Price Review (APR) discussion, and kaizen (continuous improvement) for assigned services to continually reduce costs</li><li>
Create and maintain cost models and playbook for services</li><li>
Actively participate in insource versus outsource discussions to benefit Ensemble</li><li>
Benchmark new vendors and support due diligence process with all relative stakeholders (IT, Finance, Compliance, Legal)</li></ul>
Experience We Love:<ul><li>
5-7 years of previous experience in a similar role/field</li><li>
Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in Business, Supply Chain, or relevant discipline</li><li>
5 years experience in sourcing/buying/purchasing</li><li>
Project Management, Intermediate level MS Office</li><li>
Basic understanding of revenue cycle</li><li>
Lean Management/Kaizen experience</li><li>
Ability to work in demanding and fast paced environment</li><li>
Ability to function both independently and with good judgement in a team environment</li><li>
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work efficiently to meet deadlines</li><li>
Strong attention to detail</li><li>
Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization</li></ul>
#LI-LS1
#LI-REMOTE
Join an award-winning company
Five-time winner of &ldquo;Best in KLAS&rdquo; 2020-2022, 2024-2025
Black Book Research's Top Revenue Cycle Management Outsourcing Solution 2021-2024
22 Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) MAP Awards for High Performance in Revenue Cycle 2019-2024
Leader in Everest Group's RCM Operations PEAK Matrix Assessment 2024
Clarivate Healthcare Business Insights (HBI) Revenue Cycle Awards for strong performance 2020, 2022-2023
Energage Top Workplaces USA 2022-2024
Fortune Media Best Workplaces in Healthcare 2024
Monster Top Workplace for Remote Work 2024
Great Place to Work certified 2023-2024<ul><li>
Innovation</li><li>
Work-Life Flexibility</li><li>
Leadership</li><li>
Purpose + Values</li></ul>
Bottom line, we believe in empowering people and giving them the tools and resources needed to thrive. A few of those include:<ul><li>
Associate Benefits &ndash; We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial health of you and your family, including healthcare, time off, retirement, and well-being programs.</li><li>
Our Culture &ndash; Ensemble is a place where associates can do their best work and be their best selves. We put people first, last and always. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, growth, and innovation.
</li><li>Growth &ndash; We invest in your professional development. Each associate will earn a professional certification relevant to their field and can obtain tuition reimbursement.</li><li>
Recognition &ndash; We offer quarterly and annual incentive programs for all employees who go beyond and keep raising the bar for themselves and the company.</li></ul>
Ensemble is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Ensemble also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
Ensemble provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. If you require accommodation in the application process, please contact TA@ensemblehp.com.
This posting addresses state specific requirements to provide pay transparency. Compensation decisions consider many job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location; knowledge; skills; relevant experience; education; licensure; internal equity; time in position. A candidate entry rate of pay does not typically fall at the minimum or maximum of the role&rsquo;s range.
Employment Disclaimers &ndash; Ensemble</div>

Vendor Management Sourcing Manager

Ztek Consulting

<div>
 
 Duties:
 
 
 Strategic Sourcing- Technology
 
 
 Client is one of the world&rsquo;s preeminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary and individual investors around the world. Client offers a range of solutions &mdash; from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximizing outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world&rsquo;s capital markets. Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares&reg; ETFs.
 
 
 
 
 
 &bull;Strategic Advisory: Serve as a strategic advisor to all levels of management on all matters related to sourcing and procurement, offering insights and recommendations to optimize the vendor portfolio and achieve corporate transformation objectives. Build and deliver executive-ready presentations using advanced analytics (Power BI, SQL, Tableau) to support sourcing decisions and business cases. Contribute to enterprise-wide cost optimization programs by identifying and accelerating high-impact sourcing initiatives.
 
 
 &bull;Sourcing Strategy Development: Conduct rigorous external spend analysis to uncover opportunities for cost optimization. Design and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies to reduce cost, improve delivery resilience, and streamline vendor portfolios through competitive bidding, proofs-of-concepts, demand management, supplier consolidation, and process reengineering efforts that align with the company's overall business goals, ensuring cost-effectiveness, and quality.
 
 
 &bull;Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with enterprise cost targets and transformation goals. Build and manage cross-functional cost optimization programs to drive accountability and transparency in sourcing decisions.
 
 
 &bull;Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiating and drafting favorable terms into contracts, ensuring the highest standards of quality and service.
 
 
 &bull;Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the supply chain, and prepare PowerPoint decks to support informed sourcing decision-making.
 
 
 &bull;Risk Management: Identify potential risks within the supply chain and develop mitigation plans to ensure business continuity and minimize disruptions.
 
 
 &bull;Cost Management: Implement cost-saving initiatives and strategies to reduce overall expenses without compromising on quality or performance.
 
 
 &bull;People Management: Recruit, coach, mentor, and indirectly manage junior staff as necessary.
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience required:
 
 
 &bull; 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or supply chain strategy in a complex, global environment&mdash;ideally within financial services, tech, or consulting, with a proven track record of success in a technology-related strategic sourcing advisory role.
 
 
 &bull;Experience working on enterprise-level software and hardware purchase agreements with the likes of Anthropic, OpenAI, Microsoft, AWS, Google, Adobe, IBM, and Snowflake among others.
 
 
 &bull;Experience working in or partnering with a Financial Planning and Analytics function or other budget-setting and spend tracking function.
 
 
 Exceptional program and stakeholder management skills with a strong bias for execution.
 
 
 &bull;Strong command of procurement analytics and ability to translate data into actionable insights and persuasive narratives.
 
 
 &bull;Expertise with cat
 
 
 
 
 
 Skills: egory planning, competitive bidding techniques (RFI, RFP, RFQ), creation of business cases, vendor selection, vendor risk due diligence, operations management, and vendor dispute/escalation management. &bull;Financial modelling skills to build multiple negotiation scenarios, total cost of ownership models, consumption models, and demand forecasts based on spend analytics and other data sources. &bull;Depth in drafting, redlining, and negotiating global contracts, including experience drafting service level agreements (SLAs). This includes a solid understanding of contract law, including demonstrated ability to understand, interpret and articulate key legal terms in agreements. Competencies: &bull;Highly strategic thinker with a proactive approach to challenges and opportunities, possessing superior analytical skills, including the ability to translate analyses into negotiation strategies and results &bull;Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment, eliciting support for key initiatives from senior management and other key stakeholders, by building and delivering clear, well-structured presentations &bull;Detail-oriented and organized, with a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. &bull;Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment and with the willingness to adapt working hours to meet business needs and deadlines, understanding that most of the client supplier portfolio is comprised of firms based in the United States. &bull;Proficient MS Office skills, including experience using CoPilot and other AI software products. Education: &bull; Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree, with preferences for Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Data Science, Operations Research, Technology or Supply Chain Management, or Entrepreneurship. &bull; Advanced degrees in Business, the Sciences, Engineering, Law, or related areas.
 
</div>

Strategic Sourcing Manager – Technology

Danone

<div>About the job

 You&rsquo;re looking for fulfillment; we&rsquo;re looking for You! 


 Indirect Sourcing Manager 


As an Indirect Sourcing Manager, you will drive cost savings and working capital improvement through effective management of indirect procurement. The role owns purchasing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance internally and with suppliers. It leads vendor selection, contract negotiations, and enforcement of standard terms and payment policies. The position also rolls out Group Danone purchasing best practices while empowering end users through standardized tools and processes. 

About the job

As an Indirect Sourcing Manager, you will be doing the following activities:
<div>
<ul><li>C&amp;P function performance: Costs savings + Working Capital Improvement</li></ul>
<ul><li>Owner of the Purchasing Procedure, internally (vs employees) &amp; externally (vs vendors)</li></ul>
<ul><li>Empowerment of end-user's vs purchasing tool &amp; procedure</li></ul>
<ul><li>Vendor Selection process, from a governance, business and finance point of view</li></ul>
<ul><li>Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to ensure favorable conditions.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Enforcement of standard purchasing terms &amp; conditions, including payment terms policy</li></ul>
<ul><li>Roll-out Group Danone purchasing best practices</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements</li></ul></div> 

About you

To be able to achieve the above and be successful in this role we believe you need to have:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.</li>
<li>3-6 years of experience with Procurement background ideally acquired in an FMCG</li>
<li>Familiarity with ERP systems &amp; workflows</li>
<li>Able to draft relevant and easy to follow processes &amp; procedures</li>
</ul>About us

Danone&rsquo;s mission is bringing health through food to as many people as possible, and we want to invite people to join the movement for a healthier world. We recognize the power of people have to impact the world through daily choices. Each time we eat and drink, we vote for the world we want to live in. We believe a healthy body needs healthy food. And healthy food needs a healthy planet, and this is what our new signature One Planet One Health embodies.

What we offer?

We believe everyone has talent, something which comes natural to you. Your uniqueness is something which brings both excellence as well as energizes you.

Don't hesitate to get back to us for any inquiries #LI-EG</div>

Indirect Sourcing Manager (Topline & Professional Services)

Unger Enterprises, LLC.

<div>
 
 
 Unger Enterprises, a BISSELL, Inc. subsidiary is looking for a Global Sourcing Project Manager. The Global Sourcing Project Manager is a key member of the Supply Chain Team whose main responsibility is to ensure the launch of New or improved products is completed on-time, within all quality requirements and within budget. This person will be a critical member of New Product Development Project Teams and specifically manage the key dates of New Product Development, coordinating with Research and Development, Marketing and Operations. The Global Sourcing Project Manager will participate regularly in product development planning meetings and be the Sourcing leads to provide progress on timings, key dates that have to be met to keep the project on track, quotations, vendor resources and supply chain information on numerous projects concurrently. She/he will also be responsible for working with the Global Sourcing Team to select the most qualified vendor for a particular project(s).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Website: www.ungerglobal.com
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 COMPANY OVERVIEW
 
 
 
 Founded in 1964 in Hamburg, Germany, Unger has become the global leader in professional and commercial cleaning tools. With deep roots in professional window cleaning, the company has expanded into janitorial, sanitation, and retail channels, distributing products to over 80 countries. Headquartered in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Unger employs nearly 300 people across facilities in the U.S., Germany, the U.K., and France. In 2025, Unger Enterprises became part of Bissell, Inc, a strategic move that positions the company for continued growth, innovation, and operational synergy. As a division within the Bissell portfolio, Unger remains focused on delivering high-quality, ergonomic, and productivity-enhancing cleaning tools to professionals and consumers alike.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Primary Responsibilities
 
 :
 
 
 
 
 
 &bull; Proactively manage changes in scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans for both local and global projects to ensure Launch dates are met
 
 
 &bull; Provide quotations, costing and schedule (lead-time) information with alternatives
 
 
 &bull; Provide guidance on cost and time implications to Project Team on new ideas/changes
 
 
 &bull; Lead in the US the sourcing project management and support for any sourcing change activity
 
 
 &bull; Coordinate competitive and capable vendors to meet the needs of the project and business
 
 
 &bull; Organize and present required information to assist with project evaluation and vendor selection to Project Leaders according to strict deadlines
 
 
 &bull; Ensure that the Engineering Bill of Materials is set up in Navision from the onset of a project
 
 
 &bull; Utilize Navision to track costs throughout a project for immediate review
 
 
 &bull; Develop and maintain the Global Capital Plan
 
 
 Interfaces:
 
 
 &bull; Will communicate with the following daily:
 
 
 o Suppliers(domestic and international)
 
 
 o Project Managers for New Products
 
 
 o Product Development Engineers
 
 
 o Marketing/Channel Mgrs
 
 
 o Forecasting/Planning
 
 
 o Quality Department
 
 
 o Finance
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Required skills, experience &ndash; MUST have these
 
 :
 
 
 &bull; 5 years in a purchasing or sourcing role in a manufacturing environment
 
 
 &bull; Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing major projects or initiatives and managing staff.
 
 
 &bull; Strong project management skills
 
 
 &bull; Strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task and work on several projects simultaneously
 
 
 &bull; Strong cross-cultural communication skills
 
 
 &bull; Strong negotiating skills
 
 
 &bull; Analytical skills to support total cost of ownership type assessments
 
 
 &bull; Knowledge of Logistics and Freight Forwarding
 
 
 &bull; Experience at working independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
 
 
 &bull; Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently
 
 
 &bull; Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Ideal Additional experience, knowledge, skills
 
 :
 
 
 &bull; Knowledge of metal stamping
 
 
 &bull; Injection molding
 
 
 &bull; Assembly
 
 
 &bull; Aluminum and Steel Tubing
 
 
 &bull; Textiles
 
 
 &bull; Packaging
 
 
 &bull; Project Management Tool e.g. MS Project
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Work Environment
 
 
 
 &bull; Typical office setting requiring the ability to sit for long periods of time
 
 
 &bull; High frequency of computer use
 
 
 &bull; Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs
 
 
 
 Education:
 
 
 
 &bull; Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Business, Finance or related fields. Relevant work experience excepted in lieu of degree.
 
 
 
 Language
 
 :
 
 
 &bull; English, Mandarin &ndash; nice to have
 
 
 
</div>

Global Sourcing Project Manager

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div>TCS Hyderabad Hiring for Category Manager - Indirect Sourcing</div> 
<div> 
</div><div>Role: Category Manager - Indirect Sourcing
</div><div>Experience: 8-15 Years
</div><div>Job Location: Hyderabad
</div>
<div> 
Eligibility:
</div><ul><li> Minimum 15 years of regular, full-time education (10 + 2 + 3)
</li></ul><ul><li> Should be flexible with night shifts &amp; rotation shifts
</li></ul>
<div> 
Good to have Certification
</div><ul><li> CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management)
</li></ul><ul><li> CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement &amp; Supply)
</li></ul><ul><li> ISM (Institute for Supply Management)
</li></ul><ul><li> CPSD (Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity)
</li></ul>
<div> 
Required Skills
</div><ul><li> Strategic sourcing and category management expertise
</li></ul><ul><li> Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
</li></ul><ul><li> Advanced stakeholder management and communication skills
</li></ul><ul><li> Strong negotiation and contracting capability
</li></ul><ul><li> Proficiency in SAP, Ariba, or similar ERP/Source to Pay tools
</li></ul><ul><li> Market research and benchmarking capability
</li></ul><ul><li> Results driven and commercially oriented mindset
</li></ul>
<div> 
Required Technical Skill Set
</div><ul><li> Strategic Sourcing &amp; Category Management (Indirect Spend)
</li></ul><ul><li> RFx execution (RFI/RFP/RFQ)
</li></ul><ul><li> Contracting &amp; Commercial Negotiation
</li></ul><ul><li> Spend Analytics &amp; Business Case Development
</li></ul><ul><li> Supplier Performance &amp; Risk Management
</li></ul><ul><li> ERP &amp; Procurement Platforms (SAP S/4, Ariba)
</li></ul>
<div> 
Key Responsibilities
</div><ul><li> Develop and execute category strategies for assigned indirect categories (IT, Marketing, Facilities, Travel, Professional Services)
</li></ul><ul><li> Perform end-to-end spend analysis to identify savings, consolidation, and demand management opportunities
</li></ul><ul><li> Lead end to end RFx events including requirement definition, bid evaluation, negotiations, and supplier selection
</li></ul><ul><li> Develop strong business cases quantifying benefits, total cost of ownership, and risk trade offs
</li></ul>&bull; Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, innovation, and cost effectiveness
<ul><li> Negotiate complex contracts including SLAs, KPIs, pricing models, and payment terms in partnership with Legal
</li></ul><ul><li> Translate RFx outcomes into commercially robust and risk appropriate agreements
</li></ul><ul><li> Collaborate with internal stakeholders (IT, Marketing, Finance, Facilities, HR, Legal) to align sourcing strategies with business goals
</li></ul><ul><li> Drive supplier performance management through scorecards, governance forums, and continuous improvement initiatives
</li></ul><ul><li> Leverage SAP/Ariba to improve Source to Pay efficiency, compliance, and transparency
</li></ul><ul><li> Support audits, ensure policy compliance, and manage sourcing documentation
</li></ul></div></div></div><div><div><div>Location</div>
<div>Hyderabad</div>
</div><div><div>Job Function</div>
<div>BUSINESS PROCESS SERVICES</div>
</div><div><div>Role</div>
<div>Manager</div>
</div><div><div>Job Id</div>
<div>404070</div>
</div><div><div>Desired Skills</div>
<div>Supply Chain | SCM - Procurement | SCM - Sourcing</div>
</div></div>Desired Candidate Profile
<div><div>Qualifications : BACHELOR OF COMMERCE</div></div></div><div></div>

Category Manager - Indirect Sourcing

POWERTECH

<div>
 
 External Job Description
 
 
 
 
 Position Summary
 
 
 
 The
 
 Senior Sourcing Specialist Procurement
 
 will support the development and execution of sourcing strategies for critical propulsion system components, materials, and services. Reporting to the
 
 Strategic Sourcing Manager
 
 , the role is responsible for conducting market research, managing supplier selection processes, supporting negotiations, and ensuring sourcing decisions align with program, cost, and compliance requirements.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Sourcing Execution
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Conduct market analysis to identify qualified suppliers and assess industry trends, risks, and opportunities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage requests for quotation (RFQs), requests for proposal (RFPs), and supplier bid evaluations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support the Strategic Sourcing Manager in developing and implementing category strategies and sourcing roadmaps.
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 Supplier Engagement &amp; Evaluation
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Assist in supplier identification, prequalification, and onboarding.
 </li>
 <li>
 Participate in supplier audits and capability assessments in collaboration with Quality and Engineering.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor supplier performance against cost, quality, and delivery metrics and recommend improvement actions.
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 Commercial Support
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Support negotiations on pricing, terms, and conditions to achieve best total cost of ownership.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to the development of long-term agreements and strategic partnerships.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare sourcing documentation, cost analysis, and business case presentations for management approval.
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 Risk &amp; Compliance Management
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Identify supply chain risks and support mitigation strategies, including dual sourcing and supplier diversification.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure sourcing activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and applicable regulations (e.g., ITAR, export controls, REACH).
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 Cross-Functional Collaboration
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Work with Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, and Quality to align sourcing decisions with technical and program requirements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide regular updates to the Strategic Sourcing Manager on sourcing progress, risks, and opportunities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support design-to-cost and supplier innovation initiatives.
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Education
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline.
 </li>
 <li>
 Professional certifications (CIPS, ISM, APICS) preferred.
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 Experience
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 3&ndash;8 years of procurement or sourcing experience, preferably in propulsion systems, aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing industries.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience conducting supplier negotiations and managing sourcing projects.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and sourcing tools.
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements in global supply chains.
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 </ul>
 
 Performance Indicators
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Timely execution of sourcing projects and supplier selections
 </li>
 <li>
 Cost savings and total cost of ownership improvements
 </li>
 <li>
 Supplier performance in quality, cost, and delivery
 </li>
 <li>
 Compliance with sourcing policies and regulatory requirements
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribution to program milestone achievement and supply base development
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 #Powertech
 
</div>

Procurement Specialist

The Home Depot

<div>
 Req178818
 
 
 
 Position Purpose
 
 
 
 The Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing &ndash; Technology &amp; Online is responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans to improve the financial performance of the Technology &amp; Online organizations and make specific recommendations for both cost out and cost avoidance. This person is responsible for continuous opportunity assessment related to commodities and categories within their span of control, and will be held accountable for specific goals and objectives in support of the overall departmental metrics. The Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing &ndash; Technology &amp; Online is responsible for all contractual agreements as well as compliance with purchase to pay and/or accounting control activities. With strategic partnership and alliance, this person supports cross functional activities across multiple organizations such as, Store Operations, IT, Technology, Online, Legal, and Finance. This person will be responsible for $250mm-$1bb in annual spend.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 20% Strategic planning and opportunity assessment for key sourcing categories across entire enterprise. Set the strategic vision and goals and ensure execution of all common procurement strategies including supplier management, contract management, common procurement tools, and reporting.
 </li>
 <li>
 10% Support the centralized procurement function responsible for consolidated purchasing of goods and services (e.g., fixed/capital assets, leased assets, services, supplies, travel, etc.) that support the entire organization, while continuously identifying and implementing cost saving/containment ideas
 </li>
 <li>
 15% Lead negotiations for products and services within the assigned categories ensuring THD's specifications and quality for the best value are met.
 </li>
 <li>
 5% Partner with process improvement organization to develop the foundation for cost out and cost avoidance metrics.
 </li>
 <li>
 20% Develops and supports a strategic alliance with business partners. Participates in cross-functional activities focused on solving business issues and enhancing our competitive advantage.
 </li>
 <li>
 25% Motivate people to give their best efforts by goal setting, coaching and communicating performance expectations, offering reconginition and holding people accountable for results. Accurately assesses the strengths and weaknesses of associates and gives timely and constructive feedback. Participate in the selection and performance evlauation of the staff.
 </li>
 <li>
 5% Assign projects and montior progress relating to strategic sourcing activities.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Direct Manager/Direct Reports
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Typically reports to COE Leader/Director of Procurement
 </li>
 <li>
 Accountable for direct supervision of the work activities of others. In addition to personnel issues -- including selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development of subordinates.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Travel Requirements
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Physical Requirements
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Working Conditions
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Minimum Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Must be eighteen years of age or older.
 </li>
 <li>
 Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 MBA, JD or Master&rsquo;s degree is a plus
 </li>
 <li>
 Consulting experience is a plus
 </li>
 <li>
 CPM or CPSM certification is a plus
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven negotiation skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Sourcing experience in the Technology Category (Services, Software, Software as a Service and Hardware)
 </li>
 <li>
 Negotiation experience with large technology suppliers
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum of 5 years&rsquo; experience in a Strategic Sourcing role with increasing levels of responsibility
 </li>
 <li>
 Be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and prioritize duties to meet deadlines with limited supervision
 </li>
 <li>
 Effective influencing and consensus-building skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Strategic focus on problem-solving
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Minimum Education
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred Education
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 MBA, JD or Master&rsquo;s degree is a plus
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Minimum Years Of Work Experience
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 8
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Competencies
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strong analytical and administrative skills and superb negotiation skills to interface with suppliers and internal management
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong communication skills, both oral and written
 </li>
 <li>
 Must be a known expert in the category or commodity: Must have excellent knowledge of not only the category, but how it fits into an overall business strategy.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to define vendor strategy at category level, establish vendor relationship guidelines and expectations. Make decision whether to maintain, exit or source new vendors.
 </li>
 <li>
 Extensive experience with financial systems that support the procurement function
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and other colleagues and demonstrate initiative, mature judgment, customer service orientation, and ability to anticipate needs of the organization
 </li>
 </ul>
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SR MANAGER STRATEGIC SOURCING - TECHNOLOGY & ONLINE

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