sourcing manager

HUGO BOSS

<div><p>Our vision is to establish HUGO BOSS as the leading premium tech-driven fashion platform worldwide and to be one of the top 100 global brands. At HUGO BOSS, we work as a team to apply our knowledge, skills and experience together and create a diversity of ideas and solutions. What unites us? We love fashion, we change fashion!</p><p></p><p><br>
At HUGO BOSS, you have the opportunity to contribute your personality, ideas and creativity &mdash; because only when we break new ground together can we create something unique. Become part of our team of more than 19.000 employees worldwide and shape your future at HUGO BOSS!</p><p></p><p><br>
The Strategic Sourcing Manager will be responsible for leading all non-sellable merchandise sourcing activities (incl. shop construction, marketing spending, store contractors, and general supplies, etc.) of Hugo Boss Americas. In this role, you will lead complex strategic sourcing initiatives, partner closely with key business stakeholders, and drive commercial value across a broad range of indirect spend categories.</p><br>
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The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for directing and analyzing how we spend money to ensure it is cost effective (maintains higher profit margins and competitive advantage). The Strategic Sourcing Manager works with internal business partners to develop sourcing strategies, to conduct sourcing projects and negotiate contracts. The individual must have in depth understanding of the total cost of ownership, quality of service and leveraging of supplier relationships.</p><br>
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This role will be based in New York</p><p></p><p><b><br>
What you can expect:</b></p><p></p><p><b>
Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:</b></p>
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<li>Own and drive end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives for indirect categories, such as IT services, logistics, marketing services, shop construction, and other corporate services.</li>
<li>Partner closely with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into effective sourcing strategies.</li>
<li>Plan and execute market analyses, competitive tenders, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations.</li>
<li>Define and implement category strategies aligned with global procurement objectives.</li>
<li>Negotiate and manage framework agreements with regional and international suppliers.</li>
<li>Identify and realize cost optimization and value creation opportunities beyond pure price (e.g., service levels, risk mitigation, scalability).</li>
<li>Maintain and develop strong supplier relationships while continuously challenging the supply base.</li>
<li>Collaborate with global procurement teams to ensure alignment, transparency, and knowledge sharing.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Your profile:</b></p><p></p><p><b>
Qualifications:</b></p>
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<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration or a comparable field.</li>
<li>5+ years of professional experience in strategic sourcing or indirect procurement, ideally within an international or complex corporate environment.</li>
<li>Proven experience managing strategic supplier negotiations and multi-stakeholder sourcing projects.</li>
<li>Strong commercial mindset with solid analytical and negotiation skills.</li>
<li>Ability to operate independently and drive topics end-to-end with a high level of ownership.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills and confidence in interacting with senior stakeholders.</li>
<li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Your benefits:</b></p><p></p><ul>
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21 Paid Days Off (pro-rated based on first year of employment) plus your Birthday off</li>
<li>Paid Parental Leave for FT employees</li>
<li>Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits with Health Saving Account (HSA) option</li>
<li>401(K) with company match</li>
<li>SHIP (Share Investment Program)</li>
<li>Offers eligible employees the opportunity to become a co-owner and acquire shares in HUGO BOSS AG at special SHIP conditions.</li>
<li>Flex Spending Account (FSA)</li>
<li>Generous Employee Discount Program</li>
<li>Voluntary Benefits and Critical Illness</li>
<li>Company sponsored Life and Disability benefits</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li>
<li>Discounts for auto/home/pet insurance</li>
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<p>The expected base salary range for this position is from $110,000 -$120,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.</p>
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We are a global company with our employees representative of the world at large. Our inclusive culture embraces each person&rsquo;s authenticity and individuality. We are committed to equal employment opportunity. And we believe our equitable work environment helps unleash your full potential and inspires you to thrive.</p></div>

Sourcing Manager NYC

Amazon Web Services

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>DESCRIPTION</b></h2><div>
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we&rsquo;re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain &mdash; and we&rsquo;re looking for talented people who want to help.
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You&rsquo;ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You&rsquo;ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you&rsquo;ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.<br>
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a highly reliable, scalable, and low-cost cloud platform that powers thousands of businesses in over 190 countries. AWS&rsquo; Infrastructure Supply Chain &amp; Procurement organization works to deliver cutting-edge solutions to source, build and maintain our socially responsible data center supply chains. We are a team of highly-motivated, engaged, and responsive professionals who enable the core sustainable infrastructure of AWS. Come join our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for the largest cloud services company on Earth!<br>
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a highly effective candidate to identify, create, develop and integrate innovative technology to deliver the best operating, lowest cost infrastructure in the world.
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This role will lead sourcing, pricing, geo-diversity, second source manufacturing and supplier relationship efforts for supply resiliency for networking, storage, core compute and AI/ML products added to our product roadmap. This role will manage the additional supply chain complexity when qualifying suppliers and manufacturing lines when transitioning from development to mass production. Additionally, this role will deliver our component multi-sourcing strategies, pricing, and enable contract manufacturing for the same platforms to ensure supply chain resiliency for our expanding platform roadmap. This role will be the primary supplier contacts focussed on: capacity planning, and contract agreements during product development so that at launch, manufacturing capacity is scalable to meet our customer needs.
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AWS serves over a million active customers in more than 190 countries. We are steadily expanding global infrastructure to help our customers achieve lower latency and higher throughput. As our customers grow their businesses, AWS will continue to provide infrastructure that meets their global requirements.<br>
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Key job responsibilities<br>
<ul><li>Develop and implement Mechanical sourcing strategies for AWS hardware infrastructure.</li><li>Develop and implement sourcing strategies for AWS hardware infrastructure.</li><li>Understand industry and technology trends.</li><li>Identify key technology trends in the industry and drive supplier product roadmaps and execute on strategic initiatives in those products.</li><li>Negotiate and implement complex supplier agreements and contracts by working with cross-functional stakeholders.</li><li>Develop negotiations strategies to deliver against business objectives and achieve sustainable relationship with suppliers.</li><li>Responsible to provide weekly core-team updates, deliver executive level updates on a monthly basis, and will be responsible for vendor escalations in order to resolve any issues related to his/her category.</li><li>Present to senior leadership via written narratives.</li></ul><br>
About the team<br>
Professional traits that are necessary for Amazon leaders:<br>
<ul><li>Exhibits excellent judgment</li><li>Has high standards (is never satisfied with the status quo)</li><li>Is able to dive deep and is never out of touch with the details of the business</li><li>Expects and requires innovation of her/his team</li><li>Has passion and convictions and the innate ability to inspire passion in others</li><li>Strong results orientation</li><li>Thinks big</li></ul><br>
Why AWS<br>
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world&rsquo;s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating &mdash; that&rsquo;s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.<br>
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Diverse Experiences<br>
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn&rsquo;t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don&rsquo;t let it stop you from applying.<br>
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Work/Life Balance<br>
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there&rsquo;s nothing we can&rsquo;t achieve in the cloud.<br>
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Inclusive Team Culture<br>
Here at AWS, it&rsquo;s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.<br>
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Mentorship and Career Growth<br>
We&rsquo;re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth&rsquo;s Best Employer. That&rsquo;s why you&rsquo;ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>6+ years of responding to requests for proposals (e.g., determining requirements, matching requirements to technical approach and solutions, developing solutions against requirements) experience</li><li>6+ years of Global Category Manager experience</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in business economics, engineering, analytics, mathematics, statistics, information technology or equivalent</li><li>Bachelor's degree, or MBA in supply chain, business, engineering, finance or related technical or quantitative field</li></ul><br>
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.<br>
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Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.<p><br>
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life &amp; AD&amp;D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.</p><br>
USA, TX, Austin - 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually<br>
USA, WA, Seattle - 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually</div><p></p>

Technical Sourcing Manager, AWS Custom Modules

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This is an exempt level position.<br>
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<b>Position Summary:</b><br>
The Global Category Manager &ndash; Colors Strategic Sourcing &amp; Agronomy Strategy leads the global sourcing strategy for natural color raw materials, serving as ADM's procurement subject matter expert across natural colors sources. Reporting to the Global Procurement Color Leader, this role builds a reliable, scalable, cost-effective supply base to support business growth, innovation, risk management and cost improvement. The successful candidate will partner closely with suppliers, growers, R&amp;D, Quality, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to shape ADM's long-term Colors sourcing strategy.<br>
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<b>Job Responsibilities:</b><ul><li>
Develop and execute the global procurement strategy for natural color raw materials (red radish, purple sweet potato, beta carotene, paprika, annatto, turmeric, beetroot, purple carrot, spirulina, carmine, and others)</li><li>
Serve as the global procurement SME, delivering market intelligence, crop outlooks, and risk assessments to senior leadership</li><li>
Lead supplier segmentation, RFX events, contract negotiations, and award recommendations for the Colors category</li><li>
Monitor global crop conditions, harvest projections, and geopolitical dynamics impacting natural color raw materials; build agronomy-based sourcing strategies to improve reliability and diversification</li><li>
Own the strategic supplier relationship: build partnerships, lead business reviews, and hold suppliers accountable for performance, cost, and sustainability commitments</li><li>
Serve as the primary escalation point for supplier-related disruptions, resolving quality, capacity, or delivery issues and driving root-cause corrective action</li><li>
Identify supply risks across the natural color portfolio and build mitigation plans, including alternate sourcing for single-source materials</li><li>
Partner with R&amp;D, Regulatory, Quality, and Commercial on raw material approvals, second sourcing, and new product initiatives</li><li>
Translate complex supply market information into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership</li></ul><b>
Required Skills:</b><ul><li>
Deep understanding of crop-based sourcing, agronomy, harvest cycles, and agricultural risk</li><li>
Strong negotiation, supplier relationship management, and supplier escalation/issue-resolution skills</li><li>
Strong executive communication skills with the ability to present clear recommendations to senior leadership</li><li>
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data, crop reports, and cost drivers</li></ul><b>
Education Requirements:</b><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Agribusiness, Agronomy, Food/Soil Science, Agriculture, Business, or a related field is required. An advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain, Agriculture, or Food Science is preferred.</li></ul><b>
Required Experience:</b><ul><li>
10+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, agribusiness, or natural/food ingredients</li><li>
Direct experience in the natural colors industry, or with a natural color house, ingredient manufacturer, processor, or agricultural sourcing organization, strongly preferred</li><li>
Experience leading global sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and supplier development</li></ul><b>
Additional information:</b><ul><li>
Ability to travel globally, up to 40%, to meet with suppliers, growers, and processors. Relocation assistance is available with this position.</li></ul>
Excited about this role but don&rsquo;t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.<br>
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ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.<br>
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</div><p></p><div><div>Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
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If hired, employees will be in an &ldquo;at-will position&rdquo; and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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The pay range for this position is expected to be between:</div>
</div><p></p><div><div>$120,100.00 - $198,500.00</div>
</div><div><p><b>Salaried Incentive Plan</b></p>
<div>The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus and a long-term incentive plan
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Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
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<ul><li><b>Physical wellness</b> &ndash; medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).</li>
<li><b>Financial wellness</b> &ndash; flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers&rsquo; compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.</li>
<li><b>Mental and social wellness</b> &ndash; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).</li></ul>
Additional benefits include:
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<ul><li>Paid time off including paid holidays.</li>
<li>Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.</li>
<li>Tuition assistance.</li>
<li>Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.</li></ul><ul><li>Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.</li></ul></div>
</div><p></p><div><div><b>#IncludingYou</b><br>
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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM&rsquo;s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments &mdash; environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.<br>
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We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law</div>
</div><p></p><div><div><b>About ADM</b>
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At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We&rsquo;re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world&rsquo;s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.</div>
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<div>111514BR</div>
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Glbl Category Mgr Colors Strategic Sourcing & Agronomy Strategy

Citizens

<div><div><p><b>Description</b></p>
<p>Citizens has recently transformed the sourcing experience to the business. In the role as a <b>Senior Sourcing Lead, Banking Services &amp; Operations</b>, you will be armed with key spend data, forward looking market intelligence and a fully integrated source to pay process, enabling you to be a strong strategic partner with business line executives. This will help you drive shorter cycle times, increased market intelligence, higher level strategic discussions and increased savings opportunities.</p>
<p>The Senior Sourcing Lead will report to the Category Team Manager in Strategic Sourcing within Procurement. The Lead will drive cost savings initiatives for the assigned commodity and consider the total cost of ownership across the Bank.</p>
<p>The successful candidate will partner with business owners to identify market and economic trend opportunities and execute against them to continually improve the value derived from third party relationships. The primary focus is to align with the business lines in a way that generates a positive impact to them achieving their business goals, while optimizing value to the overall organization.</p>
<p><b>Primary responsibilities include</b></p>
<ul><li>Achieve cost savings and improve quality and service levels by identifying opportunities and sourcing strategies for strategic/complex negotiations.</li>
<li>Oversee all spend activity for assigned commodity and determine proper action plan for all purchases that meet Procurement involve threshold.</li>
<li>Lead cross-functional teams to execute sourcing initiatives including the competitive bidding process and contract negotiations.</li>
<li>Ability to negotiate, including contract red lining for all types of corporate transactions using an Agile contracting framework.</li>
<li>Provide Category Procurement subject matter expertise for the associated business/function.</li>
<li>Effectively work with functional and business groups as a trusted advisor to determine desired product/service specifications and projected demand when making recommended action plans.</li>
<li>Maintain close relations with the industry supply base and industry experts with the objective to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.</li>
<li>Proactively identify improvement opportunities for assigned category areas and recommend key actions.</li>
<li>Utilize analytical thinking and tools to identify new benefits generation; prioritize projects to ensure demonstrated impact to the business.</li>
</ul><p><b>Required Qualifications</b></p>
<ul><li>4+ years of progressive experience in Contract negotiation, vendor management and strategic sourcing.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience leading complex negotiations and enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives.</li>
<li>Strong commercial acumen and financial modeling capability.</li>
<li>Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.</li>
<li>Experience working cross-functionally and driving consensus across stakeholders.</li>
<li>Structured, organized, and methodical planning skills.</li>
<li>Executive-level communication and presentation skills.</li>
</ul><p><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></p>
<ul><li>Experience in financial services or other regulated industries.</li>
<li>Knowledge of third-party risk management frameworks and regulatory environments.</li>
<li>Experience managing large, complex spend portfolios.</li>
<li>MBA or professional certification (CPSM, CIPS, or similar).</li>
</ul><p></p><p><b>Core Competencies</b></p>
<ul><li>Strategic thinking and long-term planning</li>
<li>Negotiation and influencing skills</li>
<li>Financial and analytical rigor</li>
<li>Risk-aware decision making</li>
<li>Stakeholder management and executive presence</li>
<li>Change leadership in matrixed environments</li>
</ul><p></p><p><b>Hours &amp; Work Schedule</b></p>
<ul><li>40 hours per week</li>
<li>Monday &ndash; Friday</li>
</ul><p></p><p><b>Pay Transparency</b></p>
<p>The salary range for this position is $123,000&ndash; $161,000 per year, plus an opportunity to earn additional incentive earnings (if applicable). Actual pay is based on various factors including, but not limited to, the <b>budget</b>, work location, and relevant skills and experience. No other portions of the posting are changing, including benefits language or incentive guidance (e.g., Teller roles should continue to remove incentive language as noted). &zwnj;&zwnj;</p>
<p>We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens&rsquo; paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits .</p>
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<p><i>Some job boards have started using jobseeker-reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance.</i></p>
<p><b>Equal Employment Opportunity</b></p>
<p>Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague&rsquo;s or a dependent&rsquo;s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.</p>
</div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Background Check</b></h2>
<p>Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the candidate successfully passing a background check, which may include initial credit, motor vehicle record, public record, prior employment verification, and criminal background checks. Results of the background check are individually reviewed based upon legal requirements imposed by our regulators and with consideration of the nature and gravity of the background history and the job offered. Any offer of employment will include further information.</p>
</div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Benefits</b></h2>
<p>We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more.</p><br>
</div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Awards We've Received</b></h2>
<div><div><p>Dave Thomas Foundation&rsquo;s Best Adoption-Friendly Workplace</p>
</div><div><p>Disability:IN World's Top Disability Inclusive Business</p>
</div><div><p>Glassdoor
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Best Place to Work in Consulting, Finance &amp; Insurance</p>
</div><div><p>Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index 100 Award</p>
</div><div><p>Newsweek America's Most Charitable Company</p>
</div><div><p>The Banker's
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US Bank of the Year</p></div></div></div></div>

Sr Sourcing Lead- Banking Operations & Services

Also

<div><p><b>About ALSO.</b></p><p>
We&rsquo;re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. We&rsquo;re a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSO&mdash;replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient.</p><p></p><p>
ALSO is looking for a Global Commodity Manager, EE &amp; Semiconductors to own the electronics and silicon supply base at the heart of our vehicles, from early concept through mass production. You'll work hand in hand with Engineering, Manufacturing, and NPI, and act as our commercial lead with the manufacturers who make our platform possible.</p><p></p><p><b>
What You Will Do</b></p><ul><li><p>
Build and execute the global sourcing strategy for the EE components and semiconductors across our current and next-gen vehicle roadmap, with scalability designed in from the start.</p></li><li><p>
Own a semiconductor technology roadmap that keeps our product architecture aligned with where suppliers and the industry are heading.</p></li><li><p>
Own the Approved Vendor List end to end, running the full supplier lifecycle from finding and qualifying new sources to evaluating how they perform once they're in.</p></li><li><p>
Negotiate the long-term agreements, Master Purchase Agreements, and quality terms that lock in the high-priority parts we need to build and scale.</p></li><li><p>
Lead BOM scrubs to catch end-of-life risks, single-source exposure, and technical bottlenecks before design freeze, and partner with Architecture and Engineering to shape design decisions for the right balance of cost, performance, and resilience.</p></li><li><p>
Own should-cost modeling and use it to drive down total cost of ownership through negotiation and value engineering.</p></li><li><p>
Spot vulnerabilities in the EE supply chain, whether that's geopolitics or a capacity crunch, and put hedging and continuity plans in place before they bite.</p></li><li><p>
Keep a read on the market. Pricing swings, lead-time shifts, capacity, and technical advances in silicon all feed your strategy.</p></li><li><p>
Stand up supplier performance metrics, run regular business reviews, and travel to supplier sites when it moves the needle on cost, relationships, or development.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
What You Will Bring
</b></p><ul><li><p>7+ years in global sourcing or commodity management, specifically with semiconductors or complex EE components, plus real NPI experience.</p></li><li><p>
Direct sourcing experience in at least one or two of these: computing (CPUs/GPUs/FPGAs/MCUs, DRAM/NAND), perception (IMUs, radar, vision sensors, camera modules), power &amp; motion (PMICs, battery management systems, motor controllers), connectivity (USB/PCIe/CAN/Ethernet, wireless, signal integrity), or interaction (display and touch).</p></li><li><p>
BS in Engineering (EE preferred), Supply Chain, or Business Management.</p></li><li><p>
A track record of landing long-term agreements with global manufacturers, backed by deep technical knowledge of the semiconductor ecosystem.</p></li><li><p>
Comfortable operating as the subject-matter expert with a lot of autonomy, strong at building relationships inside and outside the company, and able to travel domestically and internationally about 25% of the time.</p></li></ul><p></p><p>
The salary for this position ranges from $135,000 to $165,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Total compensation includes equity and other benefits.<br>
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</p><p><b>Perks and Benefits</b></p><ul><li><p>
Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by Also. with FSA &amp; HSA options.</p></li><li><p>
One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.</p></li><li><p>
Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.</p></li><li><p>
Flexible time off.</p></li><li><p>
401(k) match.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Why ALSO.</b></p><p>
We&rsquo;re passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there&mdash;wherever it is you&rsquo;re headed.</p><p>
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Global Commodity Manager, EE & Semiconductors

Qatar Airways

<div><div><div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>General Information
</b></h3></div></div><div><div><div><div>Ref #
</div><div>234740
</div></div><div><div>Location
</div><div>Qatar-Doha
</div></div><div><div>Job family
</div><div>Corporate &amp; Commercial
</div></div><div><div><ul><li>Closing Date: 2026-08-03</li></ul><br>
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description
</b></h3></div></div><div><div><div><div><p>An exciting opportunity to join the Qatar Airways Procurement Department as Head of Ground Services Procurement leading Ground Procurement categories . In this role you will be in charge of developing and delivering Category Strategies for all Ground Handling, Cargo Handling and Ground Services Equipment. The job is responsible for building relationships with major stakeholder across the QR Group and working closely with the senior leadership to identify, evaluate and implement sourcing strategies which will significantly influence value through Qatar Airways Group spend.</p><p>
Your duties would include</p><ul><li>
Lead strategy development for specific sourcing projects and deliver this through a team of Category Managers who cover all products and services across procurement categories.</li><li>
Leverage market research, benchmarking diverse sets of information to stay up to date with the latest contemporary solutions thinking, best practice and suppliers&rsquo; trends.</li><li>
Build senior stakeholder relationships, clearly identifying their priorities, influencing their agenda and supporting policy compliance. Ability to maintain these relationships over the long term by continually delivering on promises and removing roadblocks to progress.</li><li>
Define strategic SRM processes within category to drive supplier performance and ensure commercial rigor, quality of service and continuous improvement and innovation.</li><li>
Build and manage cross functional negotiation teams, working with strategic suppliers to achieve long term joint value and achieving results within stretching timescales.
</li><li>Understand needs and sourcing options in order to develop a clear view of business requirements and target outcomes.</li><li>
Ensure policy compliance and maintaining the core principals of integrity, transparency and commerciality whilst implementing sourcing projects that enable delivery of innovative solutions in line with policy. Influences and contributes to effective policy and process best practice.</li><li>
Evaluate and present complex sourcing options and sound recommendations, this includes Category Planning and individual Sourcing plans for specific large-scale projects.</li><li>
Negotiate large scale contracts, strategic procurement and delivery at senior level with complex demand challenges in a complex operational environment Responsible for the creation, maintenance and execution of the allocated category plan.</li><li>
Embed sustainability into procurement projects, products, services and purchasing practice (e.g., TCO certification, sustainable sourcing processes, energy consumption, lifecycle trade-offs &amp; disposal).</li><li>
Track procurement project benefits (savings, cost avoidance, additional capability and priority 1 transformational projects).<br>
Responsible for delivering clear robust and insightful project and market assessments reporting to senior stakeholder&rsquo;s management and wider executive leadership team.</li><li>
Devise, execute and maintenance of Tier 1 Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program.</li><li>
Devise and maintain clear framework to deal with supplier failure. This needs to be agreed with User, counterpart stakeholders and legal teams, so a clear RACI and process exists to deal with issues.</li><li><p>
Support the VP Procurement and Logistics to source and implement effective tools to improve analysis, collaboration, sourcing and supplier relationship management.</p><p></p><p><br>
Be part of an extraordinary story</p></li></ul><p>
Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You&rsquo;ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future, and build the life you want while being part of an international community.</p><p>
Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what&rsquo;s never been done before.</p><p>
Together, everything is possible.</p><br>
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualification
</b></h3></div></div><div><div><div><div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree or Equivalent with Minimum 10 years of job-related experience</li><li>
Experience across a broad range of procurement activities including sourcing, contracts, supplier management and procurement processes and policies</li><li>
Experience of engaging senior stakeholders</li><li>
Deep and extensive market knowledge covering Ground Handling, Cargo Handling and Ground Equipment &ndash; With deep and comprehensive knowledge of multiple markets, service and product types.</li><li>
Evidence of extensive personal and company networks.</li><li>
Demonstrable stakeholder management skills including extensive support of Exec and C level leadership agenda.</li><li>
Expert Negotiator who can harness internal and external expertise to deliver great results. Proven ability to negotiate a wide range of high value (c$10m plus) complex commercial arrangements covering a variety of products, works and services.</li><li>
Risk mind-set underpinned by policy. Demonstrable experience of balancing risk and reward.<br>
Manages Complexity</li><li>
Service driven mind-set and here to support the business to grow and excel, you need to be seen as the go to person who knows the market and who can navigate internal complexity whilst adhering to policy.</li></ul>
</div></div><div><div>https://aa115.taleo.net/careersection/QA_External_CS/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&amp;job=234740</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div>

Senior Manager Strategic Sourcing (Head of Ground Services Procurement)

University of Texas Medical Branch

<div><p><b>Minimum Qualifications:</b></p><p>
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Health Care Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a relevant field and five (5) years of relevant progressive experience in healthcare contracting, strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain. An equivalent combination of education and experience relevant to the role may be considered for this position.
</p><p><b>Required:</b></p><p>
Must obtain C. P.S.M. (Certified Professional in Supply Management), C.P.P.B. (Certified Professional Public Buyer), C.P.P.O. (Certified Public Procurement Officer), C.T.C.M. (Certified Texas Contract Manager), or an equivalent nationally recognized certification of professional credentials as deemed acceptable to UTMB within eighteen (18) months of appointment in title.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
Master's degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Supply Chain Management, or relevant field.</li><li>
Two (2) or more years in a formal leadership position overseeing contracting, sourcing, or procurement teams.</li><li>
Supply chain and/or contracting experience in an academic healthcare setting or government agency.</li><li>
Experience leading teams that support large-scale standardization, new technology adoption, or system implementations (e.g., Jaggaer, CLM platforms, ERP upgrades) in an academic medical center.</li><li>
Experience with public procurement, preferably with State of Texas entities, UT System, or other government agencies.</li><li>
Proficiency in using supply chain contract management software (Jaggaer preferred) and PeopleSoft ERP.</li><li>
Experience working with business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau) and advanced Excel to interpret program-level metrics and guide decision-making.</li><li>
Utilization of AI tools, including but not limited to Microsoft Copilot, to enhance data analysis, reporting, and process automation.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Job Summary:</b></p><p>
The Manager of Contracting Services provides strategic and operational leadership to a multi-level contracting team, including Contract Associates, Contract Specialists, Contract Administrators, and a Special Programs Coordinator, ensuring role clarity, workload balance, and progressive development across the contracting career ladder. This position oversees the development, negotiation, execution, and lifecycle management of contracts and competitive sourcing initiatives for supplies, equipment, and services across the organization. The Manager of Contracting Services ensures all team members execute contracts and sourcing activities to deliver optimal value, comply with legal and regulatory requirements, and support the organization's clinical and operational goals. The position provides strategic leadership, effective team management, and facilitates collaboration with Category Management (clinical and non-clinical), Clinical Value Analysis, Procurement, Supply Chain Operations, Project Management, Informatics/Business Intelligence, and institutional stakeholders (clinical leaders, research administration, IT, facilities/design &amp; construction, finance, legal, compliance) to achieve financial and operational excellence.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Job Duties:</b></p><p><b>
Contract Lifecycle Leadership and Team Management</b></p><ul><li>
Provide oversight and strategic direction for all aspects of the contract lifecycle, including drafting, negotiation, execution, compliance monitoring, renewals, amendments, and terminations, assuring that Contract team members execute their responsibilities in alignment with institutional policies, State of Texas rules, UT System requirements, and regulatory standards.</li><li>
Define and communicate role expectations, competencies, and delegation guidelines for Contract Associates (low-to-moderate risk contracts), Contract Specialists (moderate to complex contracts), Contract Administrators (high-risk/strategic contracts), and Special Programs Coordinator, ensuring work is routed to the appropriate level based on complexity, risk, and strategic importance.</li><li>
Design and oversee a structured development and mentoring plan that enables staff to progress in roles and work complexity, including exposure to sourcing events, complex negotiations, category/VA collaboration, and cross-functional leadership.</li><li>
Lead, mentor, and develop contracting staff by adopting evidence-based recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and professional development strategies; provide regular coaching, feedback, and data-driven progress updates to promote accountability and continuous improvement.</li><li>
Foster a collaborative, customer-centric team culture and ensure consistent adherence to standardized workflows, compliance standards, and industry best practices throughout all contract management activities.</li><li>
Retain direct leadership and decision-making for high-risk, high-value, or politically sensitive contracts, while ensuring appropriate oversight, review, and coaching for staff-managed agreements.</li><li>
Clearly communicate departmental objectives and individual performance expectations; conduct regular performance evaluations, competency assessments, and career development planning for contracting team members.</li></ul><p><b>
Cross-Functional Integration and Strategic Collaboration</b></p><ul><li>
Partner with Clinical and Non-Clinical Category Managers to align contracting activities, RFx pipelines, and renewal schedules with category strategies, savings targets, and standardization plans; ensure Contract Specialists and Administrators are assigned appropriately to category portfolios based on spend, complexity, and strategic priorities.</li><li>
Ensure Contract Administrators and Specialists support Category Managers' category strategies by configuring RFx events, evaluation criteria, and award structures that reflect total cost of care, clinical outcomes, and supplier performance expectations.</li><li>
Collaborate with the Manager, Clinical Value Analysis, and VA Specialists so that sourcing events, contract terms, and supplier performance expectations reflect value analysis decisions, clinical evidence, and standardization outcomes; integrate VA timelines and trial results into contracting workflows.</li><li>
Coordinate with Procurement and Supply Chain Operations to ensure contract awards translate into operationally executable arrangements, including item master updates, pricing load, backorder/substitution protocols, inventory management, and smooth conversions; align with site operations and logistics teams to support frontline implementation.</li><li>
Work with Project Management resources to structure large sourcing programs and contract transitions as formal projects with defined timelines, risks, milestones, stakeholder communication plans, and accountability; ensure complex initiatives (system-wide standardizations, new technology adoptions) are managed with appropriate rigor.</li><li>
Partner with Informatics and Business Intelligence teams to design and maintain contract data structures, spend analytics, and KPI dashboards that support Category Management, Clinical Value Analysis, and institutional decision-making; ensure timely and accurate data input for performance tracking, audit readiness, and process improvement.</li><li>
Work closely with clinical leaders, department heads, research administration, IT, facilities/design &amp; construction, finance, legal, compliance, and other institutional stakeholders to ensure contracts and sourcing activities meet business, regulatory, and strategic objectives.</li><li>
Participate in value analysis committees, category review meetings, and stakeholder forums to align contracting and sourcing activities with clinical and operational initiatives, and to communicate contract status, risks, and opportunities.</li></ul><p><b>
Competitive Sourcing and Supplier Management</b></p><ul><li>
Oversee the end-to-end management of all competitive bidding activities, including RFP, RFQ, RFI, and ITB processes, ensuring transparency, ethical standards, and that the organization secures the most advantageous value for products and services in collaboration with Category Managers and VA.</li><li>
Oversee and provide strategic direction for the development of comprehensive sourcing documentation and contracting efforts, utilizing performance data, market research, supplier capability assessments, and best-in-class practices to optimize outcomes for key internal stakeholders.</li><li>
Collaborate closely with Category Management and Value Analysis teams to conduct proactive market research and supplier capability assessments, drive innovation in sourcing, and identify new opportunities that align with organizational goals and clinical priorities.</li><li>
Establish and maintain effective relationships with vendors and suppliers to optimize pricing, service levels, and performance; identify and resolve contract and sourcing-related issues in partnership with internal stakeholders; participate in or oversee quarterly business reviews with key suppliers to monitor performance, negotiate improvements, and strengthen partnerships.</li><li>
Lead the design and monitoring of supplier performance KPIs and SLAs in collaboration with Category Management, Clinical Value Analysis, and Supply Chain Operations, and integrate these metrics into quarterly business reviews, contract renegotiations, and continuous improvement strategies.</li></ul><p><b>
Compliance, Risk Management, and Governance</b></p><ul><li>
Ensure all contracts consistently meet or exceed legal and compliance standards set by the State of Texas, UT System, and UTMB by maintaining robust controls, audit trails, and regularly updating contractual language to reflect evolving regulatory requirements.</li><li>
Own the institution-wide contract lifecycle governance framework for supplies, equipment, and services, ensuring that contract creation, renewals, and expirations are coordinated with Category Managers and Clinical Value Analysis to avoid lapses, misalignment, and operational disruption.</li><li>
Ensure comprehensive contract analysis is completed, allowing for identification of contract caps, KPI measures, rebate opportunities, and performance thresholds; oversee and ensure effective rebate collection and maximization by directing teams to track eligible spend, maintain accurate records, collaborate with vendors for timely rebate recovery, and implement processes that optimize institutional rebate opportunities and compliance.</li><li>
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with contract terms, vendor performance, and compliance to protect organizational interests; escalate complex or high-risk issues to the Director of Contracting and Purchasing and institutional leadership as appropriate.</li><li>
Support internal and external audits by ensuring accurate documentation, audit-ready records, and participating in audit response efforts; ensure all contracting activities comply with UTMB internal controls, procurement policies, and reporting structures</li></ul><p><b>
VetHUB, Special Projects, and Compliance Coordination</b></p><ul><li>
Provide oversight and directional guidance to the Special Projects Coordinator, ensuring that statutory reporting, VetHUB participation goals, and P-card compliance activities are aligned with contracting strategies, supplier diversity objectives, and institutional risk management.</li><li>
Partner with the Special Programs Coordinator to ensure LBB, VetHUB, and P-card data is integrated into contract lifecycle management, supplier evaluations, and Category/VA reporting dashboards; use insights from these compliance areas to inform sourcing strategies, supplier segmentation, and stakeholder education.</li><li>
Coordinate with the Special Projects Coordinator on institutional initiatives related to procurement, finance, and compliance as assigned by the Office of Supply Chain Management.</li></ul><p><b>
Performance Monitoring, Analytics, and Continuous Improvement</b></p><ul><li>
Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) related to contracting processes, continuously improving workflow efficiency and partnering with stakeholders to develop actionable, data-driven dashboards for real-time reporting and decision support.</li><li>
Prepare and present reports on contract and sourcing performance, compliance, savings realization, and supplier performance to leadership, including Category Managers, Clinical Value Analysis, and executive stakeholders</li><li>
Review and enhance procurement, sourcing, and contracting processes and language for efficiency and compliance; develop and maintain standard contract and sourcing templates, vendor credentialing criteria, and workflow documentation.</li><li>
Continuously evaluate and refine contracting processes by incorporating stakeholder feedback, lessons learned, and industry developments; identify and implement process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency, reduce waste, and increase customer satisfaction.</li><li>
Enabled through systems like Jaggaer, PeopleSoft, and Microsoft Copilot, oversee and maintain a centralized, secure contract database by ensuring timely and accurate input of all critical data points for KPI and metric tracking, implementing robust access controls, and supporting audit readiness, analytics, and process improvement through standardized data capture and regular data quality reviews.</li><li>
Evaluate and implement advanced contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and technologies to optimize efficiency, compliance, and innovation in all stages of the contracting process, while ensuring alignment with organizational and regulatory requirements</li><li>
Participate in UT Alliance and GPO projects and initiatives, representing UTMB's contracting interests and sharing/receiving best practices.</li><li>
Participate in departmental and enterprise process improvement projects, strategic planning initiatives, and cross-functional supply chain teams.</li><li>
Coordinate with HR on employee certification verification and professional development tracking.</li><li>
Coordinate with departments on ensuring policy and procedure and training documents are up to date.</li><li>
Support system implementation initiatives (e.g., Jaggaer enhancements, analytics platform upgrades) that impact contracting workflows and data.</li><li>
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.</li><li>
Performs related duties as required.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:</b></p><ul><li>
In-depth knowledge of healthcare supply chain management, procurement, strategic sourcing, and contracting practices, preferably in a healthcare and/or government setting.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to lead a contracting function that is tightly integrated with Category Management, Clinical Value Analysis, Procurement, Supply Chain Operations, Project Management, Informatics/Business Intelligence, Finance, and clinical stakeholders.</li><li>
Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to translate complex legal, financial, and regulatory concepts into clear guidance for staff, Category Managers, VA, and institutional stakeholders.</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills related to customer service, employee development, and executive reporting; ability to convey contract strategies, performance metrics, and contract-related considerations to diverse audiences.</li><li>
Ability to interpret and apply legal and regulatory requirements to contracts and sourcing activities with a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, supplier due diligence, and risk management in sourcing.</li><li>
Proficiency in contract management systems (Jaggaer preferred), sourcing tools, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software (PeopleSoft preferred), viewing these systems as enablers of integrated sourcing, reporting, and decision-making.</li><li>
Demonstrate knowledge of group purchasing organizations (GPOs) and their role within the contract management process, category strategies, and value optimization.</li><li>
Experience designing and interpreting contract-related KPIs, dashboards, and analytics to drive decision-making, continuous improvement, and cross-functional alignment.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Working Environment:</b></p><p>
Local travel between UTMB campuses and clinical facilities; occasional travel to supplier sites, industry conferences, UT System/UT Alliance meetings, or professional development events as required.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Equal Employment Opportunity</b></p><p>
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.</p></div>

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