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AIG GLOBAL OPERATIONS, INC.

<div><p><b>Sourcing Manager, Software</b></p><p>
At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as a Sourcing Manager, Software to play your part in that transformation. It&rsquo;s an opportunity to grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team.</p><p></p><p><b>
Make your mark in Global Sourcing and Procurement Services (GS&amp;PS)</b></p><p>
Our Global Sourcing &amp; Procurement Services (GS&amp;PS) colleagues manage all AIG third party spend, ensuring maximized productivity and quality. Our global team includes Category Strategy, Negotiations and Execution, Transformation, Operations, Productivity, Environmental Sustainability, Supplier Diversity, Analytics, Tools, and Program Governance. GS&amp;PS is committed to providing value to our stakeholders through building trust, providing a best-in-class procurement experience, maximizing profit, minimizing risk, and enabling sustainable growth for AIG.</p><p></p><p><b>
How you will create an impact</b></p><p>
The Sourcing Manager - Software will play a pivotal role in taking the lead on strategic sourcing and supplier management for all Application Software categories. Reporting to the Senior Director of Infrastructure Software Sourcing and Procurement, this position involves supporting the CIO organization and technology-focused business areas by managing a diverse portfolio that includes on-premise and cloud software, SaaS solutions, and associated services. The core of this role is to make a significant impact through strategic sourcing, effective internal stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership and communication, with key responsibilities falling under these three vital areas.</p><p></p><ul><li><p>
Develop and/or strengthen relationships among the strategic sourcing organization, the CIO organization, and other technology focused business areas;</p></li><li><p>
Work with key stakeholders to develop and ensure implementation of continuous saving ideas that will reduce Company&rsquo;s total cost of ownership. Utilize procurement technologies and systems to further productivity Monitoring savings and defining budgetary impact.</p></li><li><p>
Keep abreast of technology trends in the Infrastructure Software space, as well as overall Technology trends to drive efficiencies in current and future contracts.</p></li><li><p>
Negotiate commercial terms and conditions associated with Software and Saas Buys, renewals, etc.</p></li><li><p>
Negotiate with suppliers at C-level and ability to influence and get the best possible commercial and legal terms.</p></li><li><p>
Work with stakeholders (including finance) to track achieved global savings and develop methods to translate sourcing savings into budget reductions;</p></li><li><p>
Support legal in finalizing and executing contracts.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
What you&rsquo;ll need to succeed</b></p><p></p><ul><li><p>
10+ years as an IT strategic sourcing professional with hands-on technology procurement experience at a company recognized as best in class in this function.</p></li><li><p>
Deep experience in Software &amp; SaaS space from a technical perspective with ability to negotiate terms and apply industry knowledge to the sourcing strategy; Knowledge and experience in structuring Commercial contracts required.</p></li><li><p>
Demonstrable expertise in IT related strategic sourcing and procurement, with complex project management skills, with progressive view of IT management including analyzing the total value chain.</p></li><li><p>
Solid analytical abilities including the ability to structure complex problems and create appropriate, fact-based solutions.</p></li><li><p>
Demonstrable success in developing and leading multiple high performing cross-functional teams that deliver quantifiable results;</p></li><li><p>
Advanced degree (MBA preferred) in areas such as Procurement, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering or Computer Science - CPM certification preferred.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><br>
#LI-CM1</p><p></p><p>
At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.</p><p></p><p><b>
Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters</b></p><p>
At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what&rsquo;s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security&mdash;as well as your professional development&mdash;to bring peace of mind to you and your family.</p><p></p><p><b>
Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world</b></p><p>
American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world&rsquo;s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us &mdash; across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.</p><p></p><p><b>
Welcome to a culture of </b><b>inclusion</b></p><p>
We&rsquo;re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other&rsquo;s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIG&rsquo;s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.</p><p></p><p><i>
AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.</i></p><p></p><p>
AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to candidatecare@aig.com.
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CS - Corporate Services<p></p>
AIG GLOBAL OPERATIONS, INC.</div><p></p>

Sourcing Manager, Software

Acuity Inc.

<p></p><div><div><p>Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people&rsquo;s lives.</p></div><div><p>
We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.</p></div><div><p>
Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.</p><p></p><p><br>
Work location:</p><ul><li>
This position may be based anywhere in the United States and includes travel as part of the responsibilities.</li></ul></div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Job Summary &amp; Location</b></h2></div><div><p>
At Acuity Inc., the Sourcing Analyst enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of procurement and sourcing departments by leveraging systems effectively. They're the go-to authority for the functionality of Acuity's SMART by GEP source-to-pay software. The position includes conducting training sessions, overseeing the use and performance of the tool, and collaborating with tech partners to consistently advance and refine system workflows and features.</p><p></p><p><b><i><br>
This position may be based anywhere in the United States and includes travel as part of the responsibilities.</i></b></p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Primary Responsibilities Include</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Supporting sourcing event creation and execution</li><li>
System Management and Enhancement</li><li>
Procure to Pay process enhancement</li><li>
Contract Management System Management</li><li>
Other responsibilities based on business needs</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
A High School Diploma, or the equivalent, is required</li><li>
3 to 5 years of sourcing, purchasing, and supply-chain related experience is required
</li><li>Source-to-pay software expertise, ideally SMART by GEP
</li><li>Robust analytical skills, capable of identifying and addressing the underlying causes of complex issues
</li><li>Knowledge and experience in managing the complexities associated with both direct material procurement and indirect categories
</li><li>Proficient in MS Excel (Experience with MS Access, PowerBI, or other query/reporting systems is a plus)</li><li>
Proficient in MS Office Suite tools (PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Word)</li><li>
Procurement experience with different commodities is a plus.
</li><li>Knowledge of ERP/Source-to-Pay (Planning, Sourcing, or Purchasing) environments is preferred</li></ul></div></div></div><p><b>
The range for this position is $66,500.00 to $119,700.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant&rsquo;s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role. For a list of our benefits, click </b><b>here</b><b>.</b></p><p></p><div><p><br>
We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.</p></div><p></p><div><p><br>
Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.</p></div><p></p><div><p><br>
Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Inc. from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Inc. employees, or to Acuity Inc. resume database will be considered Acuity Inc. property. Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.</p></div><p></p><div><p><br>
Acuity Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.</p></div><p></p><p><br>
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Sourcing Analyst

The Coca-Cola Company

<div><div><p>The role holder will plan and manage the supply chain of goods and services. They will be responsible for making sure that the necessary goods are either imported or produced locally, purchase orders are created accordingly and the necessary administration, follow-ups on documentation or authorizations are in place to receive the goods. The individual will be responsible for highlighting risks and coming up with mitigation plans and further saving opportunities to help accelerate the ambitious growth aspiration. The individual is expected to take ownership together with the senior supply chain director to develop local or regional alternative suppliers and share market insight with Costa global procurement category managers as well as TCCC procurement to help drive the best-in-class sourcing strategies for all ingredients and services procured for the country&rsquo;s needs.</p><p></p><p><b>
Key responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Work with Costa central team to ensure all service and good contracts are in place</p></li><li><p>
Work with 3PL to manage inventory, identify gaps and issues PO to maintain stock</p></li><li><p>
Identify and lead localization opportunities (cups, syrups, ingredients etc.) and inform the global strategic procurement teams about local alternatives.</p></li><li><p>
Manage relationship with key suppliers, vendors, warehouse and central TI&amp;SC team. Identify and execute ideas to improve cost, lead time or in-stock.</p></li><li><p>
Work with Costa Retail leads in the US to identify Limited Time Offers and procure material, ingredients and beverages as needed.</p></li><li><p>
Work worth S&amp;OP Manager and Sales team to create realistic, documented supply plan. Monitor deviation and adjust as needed.</p></li><li><p>
Support cross-functional project teams for new customer launches or conversions.</p></li><li><p>
Support commercialization efforts for new SKUs</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Qualifications &amp; Requirements
</b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Business, Engineering, or another related field.</p></li><li><p>
5+ years of manufacturing and/or procurement experience in the CPG industry</p></li><li><p>
Proven track record in managing supply issues working across suppliers, senior leadership, and sourcing managers to mitigate supply continuity.</p></li><li><p>
Experience in data collection methods. Must be able to analyze key procurement metrics to report results to senior management.</p></li><li><p>
Knowledge of/experience with operating environments, systems, and processes and solution tools used in end-to-end Procurement Operations.</p></li><li><p>
Experience in process improvement is preferred but not required.</p></li><li><p>
Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid - in office 2-3 days/week)</p></li><li><p>
Travel: Minimal 0-15%</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
What We Can Do For You
</b></p><ul><li><p><b><i>Iconic Brand:</i></b> Work on the most recognized brand in the world and be part of developing the brands next chapter.</p></li><li><p><b><i>
Exposure to World Class Leaders:</i></b> Availability to global leaders that will expand your network.</p></li></ul><br>
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<b>Skills</b><br>
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Continual Improvement Process; Global Sourcing; Category Management; Competitor Analysis; Procurement Procedures; Budget Management; Contracts; Sourcing (Inactive); Group Problem Solving; Microsoft Office; Communication; Buyer Representation; Supplier Relationship Management; Low Cost Country Sourcing; Marketing Capabilities; Negotiation; Technical Category Procurement; Supplier Financial Analysis; Economic Cost Drivers</div><div><p>
The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.</p></div><br>
Pay Range:$114,000 - $139,000<br>
Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.<br>
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Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:15<br>
Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.</div>

Senior Manager, Procurement & Supply Chain, Costa Coffee

Concentrix

<div><p><b>Job Title</b>: Senior AEM Developer</p><p><b>
Location: </b>Atlanta, GA - (Tues, Wed &amp; Thurs - onsite) hybrid role</p><p></p><p><b>
Job Summary</b> : We are seeking a highly skilled and AEM-certified Senior Developer with 5&ndash;7 years of experience in software development or testing. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) along with a solid background in front-end or full-stack development. Proficiency in AlpineJS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js is essential, as is experience working with version control tools such as Bitbucket and Git.</p><p>
This role requires a proactive professional who is passionate about learning new technologies and thrives in an Agile, test-driven development (TDD) environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills, a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.</p><p><b>
</b></p><p><b>Responsibilities:</b></p><ul>
<li>Design, develop, and maintain web applications using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).</li>
<li>Implement front-end and full-stack solutions using AlpineJS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js.</li>
<li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver scalable, high-performance solutions.</li>
<li>Integrate AEM with other systems and third-party APIs as needed.</li>
<li>Follow Agile and Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices throughout the software lifecycle.</li>
<li>Maintain code quality using Git/Bitbucket and conduct regular code reviews.</li>
<li>Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely and efficient manner.</li>
<li>Stay up to date with the latest tools, technologies, and best practices in AEM and web development.</li>
<li>Ensure adherence to software development standards and security protocols.</li>
<li>Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the development team.</li>
</ul><p><b>Skills</b>:</p><ul>
<li>Strong Frontend, Full Stack, or UI development skills</li>
<li>Proficient in AlpineJS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js</li>
<li>Experience with Bitbucket/Git version control systems</li>
<li>In-depth understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and continuous integration</li>
</ul><p></p><p><b>The deadline to apply for this position is 01/15/2026</b></p><p></p><p>
The base salary range for this position is $92,250 - $144,964, plus incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on work location, qualifications, skills, education, experience, and competencies. Benefits available to eligible employees in this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, comprehensive employee assistance program, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off and holidays.
</p><p></p><p>At Concentrix, we provide customer experience solutions that may involve handling sensitive data. As part of our hiring process, all candidates must undergo a background check in accordance with applicable law, which will include identity verification and employment eligibility.</p><p></p><p><b>
#Concentrix</b></p><p><b>
#Remote</b></p></div>

Senior AEM Developer- backfill Mahes Gurrapu

Prismagic Solutions Inc.

<div>
 The Quality Assurance Analyst's role is to develop and establish quality assurance standards and measures for the information technology services within the organization.
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 Under broad supervision, the Jr. QA Tester/Analyst will be supporting the execution of test lifecycle deliverables per standard methodology and procedures to ensure successful Test Strategy/plan implementation for the client. While the intent may be a long-term tenure, this position is subject to annual budget restrictions. The initial contract is through the end of this fiscal year and is anticipated to be renewed July 1st.
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   Experience in testing Custom applications.
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   Experience in testing GIS components.
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   Create and document test plans, execute tests, analyze results, and report problems and anomalies, all via the lens of business end users
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   Operate in Agile approach to support testing needs
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   Work closely and collaboratively with business partners, PMO and Vendor technical delivery teams to understand business requirements
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   Ensure software testing is done on-time and as planned and notify management about bottlenecks and other issues and risks
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   Assist Business subject matter experts and business analysts in the development of UAT test scenarios leveraging test cases
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   Participate in defect triage meetings and demos
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   Report weekly status to Quality Assurance Testing Lead
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   3-5 years of experience with testing in software development projects.
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   Experience in mid-scale or large-scale system development projects (including using test automation, test strategy, developing and executing test scripts and test plans)
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   Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
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   Strong verbal and written communication skills
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   Able to review and analyze system specifications (e.g. System Requirements, Business Requirements, Design Documents, etc.)
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   Able to perform manual testing and/or automated testing.
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   Experience in documenting Requirement Traceability Matrices (RTM) and confirming applications are ready for UAT
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   Experience in preparing UAT instructions for end users and facilitating/overseeing UAT activities
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   Experience in documenting Test Cases
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   Experience in evaluating and documenting Test Results
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   Ability to prepare sample data for testing.
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   Skills in System testing, parallel/comparative testing, QA testing, performance and load testing, regression testing, security testing, business continuity/disaster recovery testing, post-go-live testing/validation
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   Experience with mobile device testing is a plus.
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   Analytical mind and skills in troubleshooting, problem-solving, and issue isolation detail oriented.
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   Excellent communication/collaboration skills with software developers/architects, business analysts, etc.
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   Able to work with cross-functional teams to validate product quality throughout the development life cycle
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   Experience with GitHub, ServiceNow
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   Experience creating test cases and writing manual test scripts.
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   Experience in running tests for application functions.
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   Experience with SDLC and agile methodologies.
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   Familiarity with defect management tools
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   Preferred to have experience with public sector.
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  Preferred training or software testing certifications such as:
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   Certified Associate in Software Testing (CAST)
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   Certified Test Engineer (CSTE)
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   Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA)
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   Certified Manager of Software Quality (CMSQ
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Quality Assurance Analyst

Block

<div>
 Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams &mdash; People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more &mdash; provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.
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 The Role
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 The role will be responsible for proactively managing, developing, and executing category and sourcing strategies across a sub-set of Corporate and Professional Services categories such as Consulting, HR/Benefits and Product; inclusive of managing the end to end supplier management lifecycle. You should have strong leadership, communication and analytical skills and a proven ability to manage complex processes across a series of business partners. You will lead with a partnership mentality, and focus on business enablement. You will model teamwork and collaboration skills and have a noticeable positive impact on the velocity and success of your teammates. The ability to build relationships with business partners across the organization to ensure understanding of goals and priorities is a core requirement in this role. You must demonstrate collaboration internally and externally, have a passionate focus on success, and commitment to continuous improvement.
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   Support Block leadership strategic planning efforts through: Heavy focus on sourcing (via best class sourcing methodologies) Contract negotiation, Risk mitigation, Ongoing management and performance of supplier relationships
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   Be a trusted partner by developing new strategies in an effort to increase delivery through people, processes, tools, and suppliers
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   Ensure smooth performance of daily operations, allowing them to concentrate on more progressive activities
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   Be the source of bringing in the best outside best practices by leveraging various sources of information and your external network
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   Oversee complex, Block-wide supplier relations, developing solutions to new problems and using your foresight to anticipate future trends and issues
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   Establish partnerships with important business partners aimed at identifying, understanding and fulfilling their requirements
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   Develop selection/negotiation criteria, establish purchasing goals, coordinate resources, and provide category leadership following long-term buying goals
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   Collaborate with business partners to lead contract negotiation with suppliers; develop negotiation approaches, fallback positions and acceptable terms and conditions through contract completion and identify important benchmarks to measure contractual arrangements
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   Identify and realize cost-saving and cost-reduction opportunities and build a culture of long-term savings on procurement costs without compromising supply assurance or quality
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   Assist to establish supplier life-cycle strategy to oversee planning, sourcing and selection of new suppliers, manage data for supplier performance and manage supplier off-boarding and transition
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   Explore new technologies to optimize performance and transparency to business partners
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   Support internal and external audit, SOX compliance and due diligence requests
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   Support other ad hoc projects
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   Fully Remote work opportunity
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 You Have
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   Minimum of 5 years of strategic procurement or supplier management experience; in a high-growth technology environment preferred
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   At least 3 years in a Corporate and Professional Services Category management position
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   Ability to project manage, demonstrate project status, key actions, risks and opportunities
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   Ability to navigate in unstructured environments while garnering trust with internal customers.
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   Experience proactively resolving performance issues with assigned suppliers to ensure resolution
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   Experience leveraging technology and financial systems to extract and analyze data
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 We're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, and always assess candidates on an individualized basis.
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 We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible.
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  Want to learn more about what we're doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our
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 Block will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.
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 Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate&rsquo;s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
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Global Strategic Sourcing Manager

JM HUBER CORPORATION

<div><p><b>Portfolio Business</b><b><i>:</i></b> Corporate</p><p>
J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.</p><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Position Summary</b></h2></div><div><p>
The Sr. IT Vendor Relationship Manager facilitates and maintains relationships between the organization and vendors/partners, negotiating contracts, creating standards for the vendors, selecting the best available vendors and oversees procurement of IT products and services while ensuring vendor performance and invoicing is held accountable and reflected in organization budgets and forecasts. This role implements the organization's strategic technology vendor management program to meet company needs and comply with required quality standards.</p><p></p><p><br>
The Sr. IT Vendor Relationship Manager administers the request for proposals process to vet the reputation and quality of vendor products. Negotiates service level agreements to ensure performance/quality metrics, responsibilities, expectations, and penalties are clearly defined. The IT Vendor Relationship Senior Manager works closely with managers and teams to monitor, maintain, and improve existing vendor relationships. Conducts business reviews to ensure compliance with company expectations, review issues, and develop solutions. The ideal candidate has experience with software licensing and hardware procurement. This role will provide input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility and give input into developing the budget. Must be capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Key Responsibilities &amp; Accountabilities</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>
Develops and sustains long-standing relationships with company-approved vendors</li><li>
Meets with suitable vendors to assess their products, inquires about their services, negotiates pricing, and communicates any product or service-related concerns</li><li>
Conducts research on available vendors to determine which vendors offer the best fit, pricing and product quality for Huber and its entities</li><li>
Negotiates pricing with new and existing vendors to ensure optimal cost, and recommends process, service, or technology improvements that will result in cost optimization, improved productivity, and/or service performance</li><li>
Conducts interviews with new vendors and informs approved vendors of their responsibilities and obligations</li><li>
Establishes standards by which to assess the performance of approved vendors</li><li>
Manages the contracted KPIs and seeks to decrease project costs and turnaround time</li><li>
Ensures vendor compliance with company policies and informs new vendors of their responsibilities</li><li>
Support the execution of NDAs as needed</li><li>
Analyse data and forecast requirements with vendors</li><li>
Create requisitions and coordinate efficient and effective invoice processing</li><li>
Communicate with internal departments to advise and resolve vendor issues and determine methods for resolving problematic vendor payments</li><li>
Communicate with internal departments to advise and resolve issues with vendor invoices and/or internal processing</li><li>
Schedule and coordinate vendor meetings as needed</li><li>
Organize, track and lifecycle management IT contracts, software and hardware assets</li><li>
Coordinate IT cross charges to BU&rsquo;s on agreements responsible</li><li>
Documents all allocation methodologies</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Position Prerequisites</b></h2></div><div><p>
Education &amp; Certifications</p><p>
Required<b>:</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain, IT, Business Management, Business Administration or similar field of study required</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Experience</p><p>
Required:</p><ul><li>
10-12 years of relevant experience with at 3+ years managing vendor relationships</li><li>
Proven experience working as a vendor manager</li></ul><p>
Preferred:</p><ul><li>
Tier 1 or 2 technical support experience</li><li>
Understanding legal terminology</li><li>
Experience working with a Managed Service Provider (MSP)</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</p><ul><li>
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of applications</li><li>
The ability to multitask effectively</li><li>
Strong negotiation, management, and decision-making skills</li><li>
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills</li><li>
Effective written and verbal communication skills</li></ul></div></div></div><p>
Our employees are our strongest asset, and their safety, health, and well-being is our highest priority. We respect the individual by providing opportunities for professional and personal development. Our Principles drive us to create an inclusive workplace where employees share core values, show dignity and respect toward others, and work hard to achieve their best performance.</p><p>
J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO employer. Pre-employment drug screening is required</p></div><p></p>

Sr. IT Vendor Relationship Manager

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