sr. strategic sourcing manager

Alpha Leadership Co.

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   Strategic Sourcing Manager &ndash; Procurement
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  Our Client is looking for a
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   Strategic Sourcing Manager
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  to lead category strategies, build supplier partnerships, and drive value across our client&rsquo;s procurement operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys negotiation and collaboration, and has a passion for achieving operational excellence.
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   Lead the development and execution of category procurement strategies aligned with business goals.
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   Build and manage strategic supplier relationships to enhance quality, cost efficiency, and innovation.
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   Drive cost optimization initiatives and identify value engineering opportunities.
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   Oversee contract negotiations, drafting, execution, and compliance to ensure best-in-class agreements.
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   Manage supplier performance through regular reviews, audits, and continuous improvement plans.
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   Ensure full compliance with Local Content policies and regulations across procurement processes.
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   Conduct market research and spend analysis to identify trends, risks, and new sourcing opportunities.
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   Collaborate with internal teams to align procurement activities with financial and operational objectives.
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   Prepare and present procurement performance and compliance reports to leadership.
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   Qualifications &amp; Experience
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field (Master&rsquo;s preferred).
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   CIPS certification
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   Familiarity with local content requirements and regulatory frameworks in Saudi Arabia.
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   8-10 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management.
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   Strong background in vendor management, contract negotiation, and strategic sourcing.
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   Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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   Ability to work cross-functionally and influence senior stakeholders.
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Strategic Sourcing Manager

Mars

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  Strategic Sourcing Manager &ndash; Logistics/Transportation
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 The Strategic Sourcing Manager leads purchasing for indirect goods and services within the Logistics category at a regional level, focusing on strategy implementation and operational excellence to deliver long-term value and protect the business. This role drives global and regional initiatives by leveraging supplier relationships and strategic partnerships to promote standardization and best practices across segments. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the Strategic Sourcing Manager embeds sourcing strategies and commercial processes such as responsible sourcing and supplier performance management. The role is pivotal in identifying and delivering value chain optimization opportunities, acting as the first line of escalation for supplier issues, and ensuring robust supplier relationship management.
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 Specifically, this position provides strategic leadership for end-to-end category management of North American Inbound Transportation, overseeing an annual spend exceeding $100 million across Mars Snacking, Pet, Royal Canin, Food, and other business units. As part of the NA Transportation Team, the Strategic Sourcing Manager ensures high service levels to Mars factories at competitive prices, leads Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and continuous improvement initiatives, and manages issue resolution escalations.
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   A passion for developing strong relationships with supplier and cross functional stakeholders both domestically and internationally.
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  Education &amp; Professional Qualifications
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required; Master&rsquo;s degree preferred (Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, or related field).
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   Minimum 3 years of professional experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
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   Demonstrated experience in supplier/customer management and financial acumen, specifically within Logistics and Transportation.
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   Purchase indirect goods &amp; services by securing price, capacity &amp; service levels in line with commitments to the business and as per the sourcing strategies by applying a wide range of sourcing tools (e.g. negotiation, e-procurement, strategic collaboration, tenders/RFP&rsquo;s, etc.)
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   Implement supply base strategy by assessing and developing suppliers in order to meet business needs and opportunities
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   Ensure effective risk management of the supply base, through robust contracts and monitoring of financial and other KPIs. Implement corrective actions as appropriate. Manage all related commercial, financial &amp; ethical aspects of projects
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   Establish &amp; maintain relationships with finance directors, department directors (plant manager, Commercial manger, supply chain director, ...), and their teams to ensure understanding of their needs and to facilitate the appropriate level of challenge
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   Ensure compliance with policies, systems &amp; controls
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   Provide market and financial insights and inputs to the internal sourcing planning process
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   Recommend and implement best practice for areas of responsibility.
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   Participate in team knowledge transfer
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   Provide input to and execute the Global &amp; Regional sourcing strategies at a local level and other major work streams
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   Participate in external forums and associations
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   Lead and contribute to global/regional projects as required
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   Participate &amp; lead, when required, engagement programs.
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   Actively participate in cross segment team meetings, as well any global and/or specific subcategory team meetings
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   Regularly maintain &amp; update relevant KPIs (related to in scope investments: e.g. savings, payment terms etc)
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   Responsible for providing support, training and guidance to new team members. As well as coaching and motivating SET operations buyers in the achievement of their objectives. Provide support as needed to individual buyers in complex negotiations and critical issues (e.g.: disputes that threaten continuity of supply, termination of major suppliers, suppliers causing late delivery of projects).
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   Acts as the liaison between the sites and, or Business units and the sourcing managers to communicate changing business needs (e.g. specification, volume changes, etc.) and its impact to sourcing strategies
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   Execute supplier performance reviews on a regular basis.
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   Develop &amp; implement a continuous improvement action plan. Monitor changes and adjust the plan as needed to sustain performance results
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   Identifies and manages supplier collaboration initiatives (e.g. electronic invoicing, operational process streamlining, etc.)
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   Manage all related commercial, financial &amp; ethical situations. Supports Commercial initiatives
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   Identifies opportunities, roadblocks with respect to regional strategies and determines next best local approach as needed.
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   Collaborate with other buying operation managers and drive continuous improvement to become more effective and efficient
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   Influence internal stakeholders to align with global &amp; regional buying strategy
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  What can you expect from Mars?
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   Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
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   Join a purpose driven company, where we&rsquo;re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
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   Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
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   An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
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 The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.
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 The pay range shown is applicable to all locations listed within the job posting:USD 107,071.00 - USD 147,223.00
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Strategic Sourcing Manager- Transportation

JonnyPops

<div><b>Who We Are</b>
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At JonnyPops, our team is empowered to make an impact at work every day from producing high-quality, innovative frozen novelties to spreading kindness one pop at a time. We look for bright and ambitious individuals who seek out challenges, thrive in fast-paced and high-growth environments, align with our core values, and get fulfilment from seeing their work transform the world around them.<br>
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As a Sr Buyer, you will support our Supply Chain Team in managing costs and suppliers of goods and materials necessary for our operations. You will be integral to maintaining the seamless flow of our supply chain, ensuring inventory is properly managed, cost effectively, and aligned with our strategic goals. This position will report to the Raw Material and Procurement Manager in the Finance department<br>
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Fosters supplier relationships and manages end-to-end initiatives related to category specific suppliers.</li><li>
This position will collaborate frequently with key partners in food safety/quality, finance, and operations/engineering.</li><li>
Negotiates pricing on annual contracts and collaborates with planning team on contract volumes.</li><li>
Ensures all supplier quality metrics are being met, and works cross-functionally and with vendors to resolve quickly any challenges</li><li>
Assists in the development and execution of sourcing strategies that support business objectives, including cost savings productivity projects.</li><li>
Champions continuous process improvement by identifying areas of efficiency enhancement and implementing innovative solutions.</li><li>
Gathers and evaluates supplier information, such as lead times, product specifications, and delivery terms.</li><li>
Tracks and reports key performance indicators, such as YoY spend, obsolescence and cost savings initiatives.</li></ul><b>
Food Safety Responsibilities</b><br>
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Ensure all food safety protocols and GMPs are met while executing tasks relevant to role.</li></ul><ul><li>
Clearly reflect food safety and quality as part of the JP brand, when planning and executing projects, and while interacting with relevant external and internal stakeholders.</li><li>
Adhere to the Supplier Approval Program, by working closely with FSQA and R&amp;D.<ul><li>
Relevant training will be provided</li></ul></li></ul><br>
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Minimum Qualifications</b>
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<ul><li>5+ years procurement experience</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, related field, or experience working in Supply Chain/Purchasing</li><li>
Strong decision making skills.</li><li>
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis.</li><li>
Familiarity with procurement and inventory management software; Oracle NetSuite experience is a plus.</li><li>
Knowledge of supply chain management principles and best practices.</li></ul><ul><li>
Highly ethical and able to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.</li><li>
Experience working within a manufacturing environment strongly preferred</li></ul><br>
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<b>Expected Pay Range</b><br>
$85,000-$100,000<br>
Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses and/or commissions.<p><br>
JonnyPops offers a competitive benefits package which includes the following:
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<ul><li>Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses and/or commissions.
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Sr. Buyer (Supply Chain)

Intuit

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Overview</b></h2><p>
The Staff Strategic Sourcing Manager will be an integral part of Intuit&rsquo;s Technology Sourcing Team and will be responsible for driving complex sourcing projects and value chain optimization opportunities across software, hardware and other technology-related categories including data, AI, SaaS, telecommunications, and emerging technologies. This strategic role will bring together multiple teams across Intuit to identify opportunities to drive operational improvements, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and ensure best value from our technology partners. This role demands a strong understanding of both the technology landscape, impact on business outcomes and total cost of ownership, with a focus on driving business transformation within the IT organization. Responsibilities include developing and executing sourcing strategies, identifying and quantifying opportunities, managing RFPs and proofs of concept, conducting TCO&rsquo;s, and leading challenging vendor negotiations.</p><p><b><br>
Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>
Proactively lead and manage strategic sourcing initiatives supporting our IT organization</li><li>
Develop and implement sourcing strategies supporting business transformation</li><li>
Drive end-to-end sourcing, including complex negotiations with technology partners</li><li>
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders</li><li>
Maintain high ethical standards in all sourcing activities</li><li>
Stay informed on industry innovations in both software and hardware domains to drive advancements</li><li>
Evaluate and recommend strategic opportunities to leadership, considering industry trends for specific spend categories</li><li>
Conduct opportunity assessments independently or with analyst support</li></ul><p>
Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender.</p><p><b><br>
Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>
5+ years of strategic sourcing experience in the technology area</li><li>
Experience with ERP and Source-to-Pay tools</li><li>
Proven ability to negotiate with internal and external stakeholders</li><li>
Experience developing and presenting business cases and sourcing strategies for optimizing technology spend</li><li>
Experience in contract development and management for both software and hardware</li><li>
Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines and diverse stakeholders</li><li>
Experience negotiating with global vendors</li><li>
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills</li></ul><p><br>
Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position will be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit&reg;: Careers | Benefits). Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender. The expected base pay range for this position is:</p><div>
Southern California,CA: $136,500 - $184,500</div></div>

Staff Strategic Sourcing Manager, Technology

Goldman Sachs

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Divisional Overview</b></p>
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The Corporate Planning &amp; Management (CPM) Division unifies Finance &amp; Planning, Spend Management, Operational Risk and Resilience, and CPM Engineering teams to deliver business planning and analytics, expense management, third party risk management, and governance strategies across the firm. CPM has 5 operating pillars.</p>
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Finance &amp; Planning supports the execution of the firm&rsquo;s strategic objectives through the management of the planning process, firmwide reporting and analytics and insights into the firm&rsquo;s business plans and budgets. They develop a consistent framework for revenue division projections creating transparency, accountability, and efficiency around projections. This pillar also includes the CF&amp;O, EO, and Engineering divisional CFOs, who are strategic finance advisors helping the firm and the non-revenue divisions achieve commercial financial opportunities. Product Finance is responsible for the overall governance and proactive management of the firm&rsquo;s non-compensation expenses.</p>
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Spend Management encompasses the functions responsible for managing all aspects of the firm's spend with third parties - advising commercial agreements and driving operating efficiency. Departments include Strategic Sourcing, Procure to Pay, Integrated Travel and Expense, Infrastructure and Transformation and Sustainable Operations.</p>
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Operational Risk &amp; Resilience drives firmwide Operational Risk programs along with second line teams and implements required changes within CPM. The Corporate Insurance &amp; Advisory team in this pillar identifies, procures, and manages corporate insurance needs for the firm and its investing businesses.</p>
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The CPM Engineering team provides engineering solutions that enable the firm to manage third-party spend, data and automation, plan budgets, forecast financial scenarios, allocate expenses and support corporate decision making in-line with the firm&rsquo;s strategic objectives.</p>
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Role Overview</b></p>
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Professionals in CPM have an analytical mindset, exhibit intellectual curiosity and are from diverse academic backgrounds. This role sits within the Spend Management pillar.</p>
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The role requires collaboration with different functions across the firm on a regular basis, an ability to work independently, and ability to interact with senior professionals across the firm. It also entails in-depth analysis and reporting for senior management, requiring diligence and a commercial mindset. The candidate is required to work closely with global counterparts and should have excellent verbal and written communication skills.</p>
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The Sourcing Operations team is a key enabler of the Source-to-Contract (S2C) lifecycle. Our primary objective is to lead the team responsible for digitizing the firm&rsquo;s commercial commitments efficiently, accurately, and on time. We play a pivotal role in overseeing and optimizing procurement and sourcing processes to ensure seamless execution of commercial commitments. Through close partnership across procurement, finance, and the broader supply chain, we drive higher sourcing adoption, strengthen preapproval compliance, streamline invoice receipt, and ensure timely, accurate payments. Sourcing Operations oversees day-to-day controls and process optimization, strengthens supplier relationships to reduce inquiries, and uses data to track Sourcing Request, BPO/PO, and lifecycle metrics. We ensure adherence to policies, monitor SLA deviations, escalate risks, and close process gaps for sustained operational stability and performance.</p>
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Job Responsibilities:</b></p>
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Operational Leadership and Governance</b></p>
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Lead the Ariba Sourcing Operations team, ensuring consistent delivery against SLAs, SOPs, and quality standards. Develop and execute operational strategies that improve efficiency, productivity, and consistency across regions and time zones. Establish robust governance for documentation, SOP version control, and agile change management.</p>
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Service Delivery and Performance Management</b></p>
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Oversee end-to-end daily operations including SR/PR validation, contract operationalization, query and mailbox management, and stakeholder engagement. Monitor throughput, capacity, and team performance; deliver regular metric and KPI dashboards and executive reports. Proactively identify operational gaps; implement corrective actions and drive root-cause analysis to prevent recurrence.</p>
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Stakeholder and Client Management</b></p>
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Build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders, category teams, suppliers, and Global Services (GS) teams. Translate stakeholder requirements into actionable workstreams; facilitate timely, outcome-focused meetings and communications. Ensure exceptional client experience by adopting best practices and consistently delivering on expectations.</p>
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Work Allocation and Control Management</b></p>
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Daily BOD/EOD activities, including work assignment, prioritization, and SLA tracking. Ensure accurate and timely reporting, audit readiness, and compliance with internal controls and policies. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and enhance service quality.</p><br>
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Qualifications:</b></p>
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Bachelor's / Post Graduation degree, with relevant professional qualifications considered favorably.</li><li>
Minimum 5 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing and Category Management, particularly in indirect spend with a preference in corporate services sourcing.</li><li>
Must have strong technical, strategic, and project management skills.</li><li>
Strong foundation in supply chain management, sourcing and procurement, project management, vendor management, legal and contracting, or operational risk management.</li><li>
Strong analytical, presentation skills and bias for using data to make decisions and confirm/set direction with strong attention to detail.</li><li>
Good communication skills and ability to interact effectively with Cross-functional teams</li><li>
Ability to work across hierarchies and geographies, with flexible working style.</li><li>
Proactive, enthusiastic, and team-oriented approach</li><li>
Hands on experience on with Sourcing tools including Fieldglass, Ariba, PM Web, etc., preferred.</li></ul><br>
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<p><b>
ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS</b></p>
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At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world</p>
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We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.We&rsquo;re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. : https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html&copy; The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2025. All rights reserved.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><b><br>
We Offer Best-In-Class Benefits</b></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>
Healthcare &amp; Medical Insurance</div></div><p>
We offer a wide range of health and welfare programs that vary depending on office location. These generally include medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, accidental death, labor accident and business travel accident insurance.</p></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div>
Holiday &amp; Vacation Policies</div></div><p>
We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.</p></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div>
Financial Wellness &amp; Retirement</div></div><p>
We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees&rsquo; priorities.</p></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div>
Health Services</div></div><p>
We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices.</p></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div>
Fitness</div></div><p>
To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on-site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre-approved amount).</p></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div>
Child Care &amp; Family Care</div></div><p>
We offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.</p></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div>
Benefits at Goldman Sachs</div></div><p>
Read more about the full suite of class-leading benefits our firm has to offer.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div>
<br><p>Opportunity Overview
CORPORATE TITLE
Associate
OFFICE LOCATION(S)
Bengaluru
JOB FUNCTION
Procurement / Purchasing
DIVISION
Corporate Planning &amp; Management</p>

Corporate Planning & Management - Sourcing Operations - Associate - Bengaluru

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Overview</b></h2><p>
The Group Manager of Strategic Sourcing is a leadership role responsible for overseeing a team of Strategic Sourcing and Category Managers and driving the sourcing and value chain optimization strategies for all marketing-related spend categories. This role collaborates with senior leaders across Intuit&rsquo;s Marketing and Communications ecosystem responsible for managing ~$2B+ in annual spend across media, digital, social, creative, production, print, sponsorships, pr and partners. The Group Manager will bring together multiple teams across Intuit to identify opportunities to drive operational improvements, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and ensure best value from 3rd parties and investments. This role demands a strong understanding of both the marketing landscape, impact on business outcomes and total cost of ownership, with a focus on driving business transformation across marketing teams. The Group Manager of Strategic Sourcing is pivotal to the success of the company's growth, operational excellence and acceleration. This role demands a strategic thinker, business partner, strong connector with strong analytical skills, capable of connecting the dots between 3rd parties, Intuit&rsquo;s value chain and impact on growth &amp; innovation that will drive Intuit's marketing objectives forward.</p><p></p><p><br>
This role requires leading a small team including contingent workers to develop and execute long and short-term sourcing strategies, execute operations with an equal emphasis placed on the ability to identify, analyze, and quantify opportunities as well as the ability to manage RFI, RFPs and handle challenging vendor negotiations.</p><p><br>
</p><p>This role requires leading a small team to develop and execute long and short-term sourcing strategies, with an equal emphasis placed on the ability to identify, analyze, and quantify opportunities as well as the ability to manage RFI, RFPs and handle challenging vendor negotiations.<br>
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<p><b>Responsibilities</b></p><p><b>
Leadership</b></p><br>
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Take ownership and responsibility for proactively leading and managing strategic sourcing initiatives with or without analytical support</li><li>
Lead portfolio including multiple projects that require strategy, planning and execution of transformational, complex and innovative projects</li><li>
Direct, define, and implement sourcing strategies and initiatives to drive the delivery of corporate earnings, growth strategy, and business transformation objectives for category portfolio</li><li>
Drives total cost of ownership mindset with team and stakeholders including the ability to strategically evaluate build/buy/acquire decisions</li><li>
Connect dots between product strategies and company input goals</li><li>
Contribute suggestions to assist management in the development of organizational strategy, structure and operational roadmap</li><li>
Provide leadership, mentorship, and management of team</li><li>
Sets strategic priorities and develops goals and objectives for team planning resources accordingly</li><li>
Proactively builds relationships with and influences executive stakeholders</li><li>
Collaborate with procurement teams where applicable to ensure procurement efficiency and automation, sourced supplier utilization, risk mitigation and contract compliance</li><li>
Partner with International teams to implement global suppliers, establish local engagement model to expand GBS global presence</li><li>
Engages with several stakeholders at all levels, primarily Director/VP and above</li><li>
Demonstrate and practice a high degree of professional integrity and ethical responsibility in all business activities</li><li>
Keep abreast of industry innovation and bring ideas that will help the company re-imagine and leapfrog ahead resulting in advancements in technology and AI, process methodologies or establishing supplier alliances</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Opportunity Assessment</b></p><br>
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Own and drive opportunity assessments, including total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, with the right balance of strategic insights (spend, supplier, category, contract) and representation of current state to drive senior stakeholder engagement
</li><li>Evaluate and recommend strategic opportunities/initiatives to Strategic Sourcing leadership utilizing current and emerging business models, assessing short-term and long-term industry and strategic considerations</li><li>
Develop an effective approach to present and obtain sponsorship from senior leadership on opportunities</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Strategic Sourcing Process Execution and Project Management</b></p><br>
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Provide category expertise and identify potential sources of supply, determine capabilities of suppliers&rsquo; product and service offerings, and relate offerings to stakeholder needs</li><li>
Demonstrate the ability to put a structured sourcing process into action in formal and informal negotiations, and leverage the process to resolve conflicts and build consensus</li><li>
Drive project activity across large cross-functional team through communication of expectations, decisions, changes, enforcement of deadlines, and creation and evaluation of deliverables</li><li>
Define data needed to meet objectives and develop an effective plan for gathering it (including spend, contracts, supplier information, stakeholder insights, current state process &amp; tools)</li><li>
Utilize analysis to solve business problems and draw conclusions and insights that are not immediately obvious</li><li>
Gather, analyze, and document requirements using interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, use cases, business analysis, and task and workflow analysis</li><li>
Lead and Manage RFI/RFQ/RFPs from start to finish, which includes creation, issuance, and facilitation of the entire process, through vendor evaluations (using scorecards) and vendor selection</li><li>
Drive consensus across critical business decisions that are complex and high impact to the organization</li><li>
Create supporting documentation to applicable standards such that the value generated can be included in executive-level presentations</li><li>
Deliver value and projects that drives transformation of a category, innovation, insourcing/outsourcing, TCO Savings and Efficiencies</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Continuous Improvement and Supplier Management</b></p><ul><li>
Partner with stakeholders to review ongoing vendor segmentation and identify vendors to be included in the VMO program within vendor portfolio</li><li>
Performs assigned vendor management activities (business reviews, scorecard reviews, discussions) in alignment with the VMO approach, framework, SRM team roles and responsibilities for each vendor</li><li>
Manages supplier performance monitoring and measurement and works with the vendor owners on any key escalations or remediation</li><li>
Identify SRM opportunities with key vendors and focus areas that drive continuous improvement across KPIs and pushes innovation</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
People Management</b></p><br>
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Manages a team of 3 or more which may be geographically dispersed individuals</li></ul><div>
Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing pay equity for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender.</div><p><b><br>
Qualifications</b></p><ul><li><div><b>
Basic qualifications:</b></div><br>
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Relevant industry experience</li><li>
10+ years of marketing-related strategic sourcing experience</li><li>
Experience with Media, Data and AI</li><li>
Experience with ERP and Source-to-Pay tools
</li><li>Experience developing and/or presenting business cases
</li><li>Comfort with written and verbal communication of quantitative and qualitative information with executives</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business or other quantitative discipline
</li><li>Experience in contract development, administration, and/or management
</li><li>Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment with several stakeholders</li><li>
Experience in negotiating deals with global vendors</li><li>
Experience in managing global vendor relationships</li><li>
Experience in value chain optimization and assessments</li><li>
Experience in managing transformational projects that require high-level of change management</li><li>
Solid financial and/or quantitative modeling
</li><li>Attention to detail and ability to analyze complex data
</li><li>Ability to travel up to 20% of the time</li><li>
Availability to directly support and interact with multiple international business units</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Desired skills:</b></div><br>
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A proven track record of cost reduction and productivity improvements; ability to influence and drive change while building solid relationships with your internal clients and external vendors</li><li>
Internal or external business consulting experience highly desired</li><li>
Knowledge of global supply base</li><li>
Strong analytical skills; MS Excel proficient; financial modeling preferred</li><li>
Strong written and communication skills; MS PowerPoint, MS Word proficient
</li><li>Ability to work independently as well as lead and participate in cross functional teams
</li><li>Ability to collaborate in a team environment
</li><li>Awareness of best practices regarding vendor management (e.g., strategic alliances, supplier certification, etc.)
</li><li>Excellent documentation and requirements analysis</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Eligibility requirements:</b></div><ul><li>Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered</li><li>Must be willing to submit to a background investigation</li></ul></li></ul><p><br>
Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position will be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit&reg;: Careers | Benefits). Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender. The expected base pay range for this position is:</p><p>
Southern California $182,000.00-246,500.00</p></div><p></p>

Group Manager of Strategic Sourcing – Marketing Services

EP Group

The Role
<br>Strategic Sourcing Manager – Packaging, Consumables & Paper Bag Manufacturing Role Summary We are seeking an experienced sourcing professional to lead procurement activities across all packaging categories, consumables, and raw materials used in paper bag manufacturing. The role will initially support affiliated businesses, with a longer-term objective to develop sourcing solutions for third-party customers. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, controlling and optimising costs, and ensuring continuity of supply, while contributing to the development of a scalable and commercially viable sourcing function. Key Responsibilities Sourcing Strategy • Develop and implement sourcing strategies across a broad range of packaging formats (e.g. bags, flexible films, rigid containers, cartons), consumables (e.g. adhesives, inks, tapes, paper plates, cups), and core materials used in paper bag production (e.g. kraft paper, ink, water-based glues). • Identify and assess suppliers across relevant markets, ensuring alignment with quality, cost, and sustainability objectives. • Support innovation and product development by sourcing new materials and technologies suitable for manufacturing and packaging operations. Supplier Management • Build and maintain effective relationships with manufacturers, converters, and distributors across packaging and consumables supply chains. • Negotiate commercial terms including pricing, lead times, and service levels, ensuring clarity and fairness. • Monitor supplier performance using agreed KPIs such as delivery reliability, quality standards, and responsiveness, and address issues constructively. Procurement & Commercial Negotiation • Lead procurement activities from specification through to order placement and delivery, ensuring compliance with internal controls. • Negotiate pricing and terms with a focus on long-term value and supply chain resilience. • Work with finance and operations to ensure accurate cost tracking and alignment with business plans. Market Awareness • Stay informed about developments in raw material markets (e.g. paper pulp, polymers, coatings), packaging trends, and supply chain risks. • Use trade publications, supplier intelligence, and industry networks to inform sourcing decisions and anticipate challenges. • Awareness of Legislation and changes affecting the packaging industry to determine and influence cost effective decisions in product choice. Internal Collaboration • Work closely with production, logistics, and finance teams to ensure sourcing decisions support operational planning and inventory management. • Participate in forecasting and demand planning to improve supply continuity and reduce waste. Compliance & Reporting • Ensure all sourcing activities comply with company policies and applicable international standards and regulations (e.g. ISO, REACH, FSC, environmental certifications). • Maintain accurate records and provide regular reporting on supplier performance, cost trends, and sourcing outcomes. • BRC and in line with ethical sourcing policies. Third-Party Customer Development • Identify opportunities to offer sourcing services to non-affiliated businesses, including independent retailers and manufacturers. • Collaborate with commercial teams to develop tailored proposals and pilot projects for external customers. • Help build a scalable model for third-party sourcing support, including onboarding and account management processes
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Requirements
<br>Skills • Proven experience in strategic sourcing, purchasing, and negotiation, particularly in the packaging industry • Ideally qualified to IPS accreditation (Institute of Purchase and Supply) • Strong understanding of base packaging materials, related consumables and production methods, including those used in paper bag manufacturing • Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP) and Microsoft Office • Excellent English communication skills – both written and oral (this is a critical requirement) • Ability to work independently and meet performance targets • Experience working with affiliated companies and international clients • Preferably has existing global contacts in the packaging and sourcing industry • Strong commercial acumen and ability to identify new business opportunities • Attention to detail at all levels of the sourcing cycle
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About the company
<br>EP Group is a uniquely integrated sales, distribution and manufacturing operation with significant expertise in a range of consumable, paper and plastic based products. We call upon unrivalled in-house production, procurement and logistical expertise across Europe, Asia and the Far East to manufacture over 3,000 quality packaging consumables. This continually evolving portfolio encompasses a huge range of carrier bags, industrial and janitorial packaging, catering and food service packaging and automotive products. Our research and development team can also deliver cost-effective bespoke packaging solutions for any application. In addition, EP Group is committed to quality and exceptional service. Our state-of-the-art warehousing and customer-driven transport strategy enable us to distribute up to 1,300 pallets of products every day to customers in over 20 different countries. We also employ more than 1,000 professionals worldwide, generate revenues exceeding 170 million and have the capabilities and expertise to support your current and future packaging requirements.

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