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strategic sourcing manager

News Corp

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

Manager of Global Sourcing, Professional Services Category

BCS Supply Chain Search

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   About
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  As the Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring supplier performance and driving cost efficiency. The Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies, managing relationships and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and negotiation skills with a proactive, solution-based approach to drive innovation and collaboration.
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   Responsibilities
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   Support the planning and execution of sourcing strategies for materials, including bid management, market analysis, and cost optimization
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   Evaluate costing for repeat SKUs on a regular basis for any benefit from global market conditions, raw material and currency fluctuation
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   Perform in-depth analysis, and develop a deep understanding of market drivers, and cost structures across the various categories
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   Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable terms and ensure supply continuity and product quality.
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   Lead the new product development RFQ process, utilizing market analysis to support strategic decision-making in supplier selection and approval.
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   Lead supplier performance, innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
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   Forster and develop strategic relationships with a global supplier base to increase quality while minimizing cost.
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   Qualifications
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   Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, or a related field
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   3-5 years of Global Sourcing experience
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   Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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   Strategic thinker with excellent business acumen and strong tactical skills.
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   Works independently with ability to multi-task and meet demanding deadlines.
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   Ability to attend off hour meetings with suppliers and overseas offices
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Strategic Sourcing Specialist

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

Category & Sourcing Manager IT Software

Guardian Life

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

Senior Analyst, Sourcing – Professional Services

Figma

<div>
 Figma is growing our team of passionate creatives and builders on a mission to make design accessible to all. Figma&rsquo;s platform helps teams bring ideas to life&mdash;whether you're brainstorming, creating a prototype, translating designs into code, or iterating with AI. From idea to product, Figma empowers teams to streamline workflows, move faster, and work together in real time from anywhere in the world. If you're excited to shape the future of design and collaboration, join us!
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 As the Director of Procurement, you will be responsible for growing and managing the procurement function at Figma, including the oversight of all procurement operations, travel and expense programs, and strategic sourcing needs. You will manage a team that owns the full end-to-end procure-to-pay cycle, including initial sourcing, contract and deal negotiation, vendor onboarding and maintenance, and the buyer experience. Additionally you will oversee all travel and expense initiatives, and play a crucial role in supporting the financial planning and budgeting process at the company with a focus of helping mitigate operational risk. This is a tremendous opportunity to strategically build and scale the procurement function of our business in a hyper growth environment. You will report to the Chief Accounting Officer.
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  This is a full time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States.
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 What you&rsquo;ll do at Figma:
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   Develop the vision and strategy to build a best-in-class procurement team to support Figma&rsquo;s global business operations, with specific focus on stakeholder collaboration and effective tools including A.I.
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   Establish and maintain the daily operations of the global procurement functions including strategic sourcing, buyer experience, procurement operations, and travel &amp; expense
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   Lead all supplier contract negotiations to optimize existing and new vendor relationships and represent the business throughout the sourcing process
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   Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and cross-functional partners throughout the business to help drive operational efficiencies and mitigate risk within spend management
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   Rigorously assess what vendors are used throughout the business and develop a strategy for the vendor life-cycle, including sourcing and selection of new vendors, data management for existing vendors, and off-boarding and transition of vendors as needed
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   Create and develop relevant financial metrics and performance dashboards on spend management to share with executive leadership
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   Identify and realize cost-saving opportunities and build a culture of promoting healthy, long-term savings without compromising quality
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 We'd love to hear from you if you have:
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   10+ years of strategic sourcing and procurement operations experience, preferably in a high growth, multi-national technology environment
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   4+ years of people management experience with proven ability to hire, develop, and mentor a team of professionals
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   Expert negotiating skills and deep understanding of the sourcing process
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   Prior experience with running procurement operations (purchase order management, data analysis, payment runs, etc)
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   Experience with various procurement systems and travel &amp; expense tool implementations a big plus
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  </li>
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 At Figma, one of our values is Grow as you go. We believe in hiring smart, curious people who are excited to learn and develop their skills. If you&rsquo;re excited about this role but your past experience doesn&rsquo;t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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  Pay Transparency Disclosure
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 If based in Figma&rsquo;s San Francisco or New York hub offices, this role has the annual base salary range stated below.
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 Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location. The listed range is a guideline, and the range for this role may be modified. For roles that are available to be filled remotely, the pay range is localized according to employee work location by a factor of between 80% and 100% of range. Please discuss your specific work location with your recruiter for more information.
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Director, Procurement

American Express

<div><p>At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.
</p><p>Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
</p><p>Within American Express, Global Supply Management (GSM) is responsible for helping Amex maximize the purchasing power of over $11B of third party spend. We provide strategic consultation to the business and provide end-to-end procurement services. We maximize the purchasing power of the Company to drive the best value from our supplier base which then frees up investment capacity for the Blue Box. GSM together with our business partners manages the supplier strategy for the Company, identifying and on-boarding new suppliers, realizing significant cost saves and revenue generation relating to working with Global Commercial Services and Global Merchant Services to increase billings and merchant coverage and ensuring an optimal user experience for Amex employees and suppliers.
</p><p>Strategic Sourcing and Business Enablement (SS&amp;BE) is responsible for helping Amex maximize its purchasing power with third parties, of which over $3B is for the marketing and promotions (M&amp;P) category. This is a global role supporting all Amex customer segments across multiple sub-categories such as creative, media, print, experiential, marketing technology, and other key marketing services.
</p><p>Your mission:
</p><p>Develop and grow relationships with business partners to understand objectives, key priorities, and opportunities while leading a cross-functional team to develop strategic, forward-thinking strategies with multi-year value generating initiatives to enable business success.
</p><p><b>Responsibilities will, at a high level, include:
</b></p><ul><li>Own the strategic vision and roadmap for select M&amp;P sub-categories with multi-year value generating sourcing approaches to enable the business success including relationship development with business partners to gain business unit knowledge, understand goals, and identify issues and potential opportunities.
</li><li>Seek and leverage external insights to drive innovative ideas and an enterprise view on market trends, competitive landscape value generation, and strategic sourcing opportunities.
</li><li>Develop best practices around supplier and services based on both internal conditions and plans as well as industry trends. This includes, but not limited to, price, scope, performance and right sourcing.
</li><li>Cultivate deep partnerships with internal teams throughout the Blue Box, including Marketing Leadership, Technology, Third-Party Lifecycle Management, Control Management, Legal, and more to ensure synchronization of priorities to meet shared goals.
</li><li>Build strong partnership with select strategic suppliers and manage them effectively.
</li><li>Manage and develop a high performing team.
</li><li>Ability to travel 10%
</li></ul><p><b>Minimum Qualifications:
</b></p><ul><li>Marketing Procurement &ndash; strong general manager, including strategic thinking, financial acumen, and negotiation skills with a deep understanding of market opportunities and broader business issues within Marketing and Promotions to be able to capitalize on market changes and future trends.
</li><li>Analytical thinker &ndash; strategic and creative thinker who likes to solve business and operational problems and identify clear action plans and drive resolution.
</li><li>Customer focus &ndash; customer-first mindset with knowledge of procurement/sourcing process.
</li><li>Strong collaborator &ndash; collaborative partner with strong cross-functional leadership and influence management skills with global experience.
</li><li>Excellent communicator &ndash; excellent oral and written communication skills with comfort presenting ideas to leaders at all levels.
</li><li>Inspiring leader &ndash; leader and colleague who brings a positive and high energy attitude to the organization able to hire, coach, and develop a high performing team.
</li><li>Analytical &ndash; purposeful mindset with the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations while balancing multiple priorities.
</li><li>Comfort with white space &ndash; ability to navigate white space and bring structure.
</li><li>Adaptable &ndash; ability to manage day-to-day business priorities along with long-term strategic deliverables with a positive attitude and the flexibility to deal with ambiguity and rapid change.
</li></ul><p><b>Preferred Qualifications:
</b></p><ul><li>Preferred 7+ years of industry experience.
</li></ul><p></p><p>Salary Range: $130,000.00 to $205,000.00 annually + bonus + equity (if applicable) + benefits
</p><p>The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we&rsquo;ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
</p><p>We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
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</li><li>6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
</li><li>Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
</li><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
</li><li>Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
</li><li>20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
</li><li>Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
</li><li>Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
</li><li>Career development and training opportunities
</li></ul><p>For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site .
</p><p>American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles&rsquo; Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.
</p><p>We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.
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</p><p>Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
</p><p>Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.</p></div>

Director, Category Management - Marketing & Promotions

Planned Parenthood

<div><div><b>Planned Parenthood</b> is the nation&rsquo;s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation&rsquo;s largest provider of sex education. With more than 600 health centers across the country, Planned Parenthood organizations serve all patients with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.<br>
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<div><b>Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) </b>is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates operating health centers across the U.S. <b>Planned Parenthood Action Fund </b>is an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit membership organization formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education. Planned Parenthood values the experience of employees, and our cultural ethos is &ldquo;In This Together&rdquo; which aims to support a workplace culture that centers on belonging, learning, and individual recognition.</div><div></div><div><br>
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive <b>Tactical Sourcing Specialist</b>. This individual will report to a<b> </b>Procurement &amp; Contracts Specialist on the Procurement team within the<b> </b>Finance division of PPFA, which partners across the organization to optimize total cost of ownership, mitigate risk, and support mission-advancing operations.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Purpose:</b></div><div>
The Tactical Sourcing Specialist plays a crucial role in the efficient procurement of goods and services necessary for PPFA&rsquo;s operations. This position focuses on executing day-to-day sourcing activities and ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of services and goods. Responsibilities include discovering potential suppliers, conducting requests for quotations (RFQs) and proposals (RFPs) for assigned categories, negotiating pricing and agreement terms with vendors, and processing purchase orders. The Tactical Sourcing Specialist will support stakeholder requirements, ensure compliance with Procurement policies, and contribute to achieving best value for the organization.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Engagement:</b></div><ul><li>Collaborate with internal departments (e.g. Finance, Tech, Programs, Affiliates) to understand their purchasing needs, specifications, and timelines for tactical buys.</li><li>Serve as a primary point of contact for supplier communications related to specific sourcing events, orders, and operational issues.</li><li>Support the Procurement team in implementing sourcing strategies by executing defined tactical buying processes.</li><li>Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure smooth Procurement operations.</li><li>Assist in educating internal users on Procurement processes and systems.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Delivery</b>:</div><ul><li>Manage the end-to-end tactical sourcing process for assigned goods and services, including supplier discovery, requirements gathering, and market assessment for specific needs.</li><li>Develop and issue RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs for tactical purchases; analyze supplier responses, and make recommendations for awards.</li><li>Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and other contractual terms with suppliers to achieve favorable outcomes and secure best value.</li><li>Create and manage purchase orders in the procurement system, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established contracts and policies.</li><li>Monitor supplier performance for tactical buys, address and resolve issues related to order discrepancies, quality, and delivery.</li><li>Maintain accurate and organized procurement records, including supplier information, quotes, purchase orders, and contract details.</li><li>Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements within the tactical sourcing scope and contribute to their realization.</li><li>Support the analysis of spend data to identify opportunities for consolidating purchases or improving terms.</li><li>Ensure compliance with PPFA&rsquo;s procurement policies, ethical standards, and any applicable regulations.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):</b></div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience is required.</li><li>At least 3 years of experience in a procurement, purchasing, or tactical sourcing role is required.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in supplier discovery, running RFQ/RFP processes, and negotiating pricing and terms for goods and services</li><li>Strong understanding of procure-to-pay (P2P) processes and best practices</li><li>Proficiency in using procurement software, ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Workday), and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)</li><li>Excellent organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively</li><li>Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with an ability to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders and suppliers</li><li>Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess options and make sound procurement decisions</li><li>Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment</li><li>Commitment to process improvement and delivering high-quality results</li><li>Procurement-related certification (e.g., CPSM, CSCP, C.P.M.) is a plus but not required.</li></ul>
<div>Total offer package to include generous vacation + sick leave + paid holidays, individual/family provided medical, dental and vision benefits effective day 1, life insurance, short/long term disability, paid family leave and 401k. We also offer voluntary opt-in for Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Transportation/Commuter accounts.</div><div></div><div><br>
We value a truly diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. Our goal is to attract qualified candidates and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We're committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.</div><div></div><div><b><i><br>
PPFA participates in the E-Verify program and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</i></b></div><div></div><div><br>
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Roles that are denoted as NYC, DC, or both will work a hybrid schedule and are expected to work in their assigned PPFA office a minimum 2 days per week unless the role is denoted as onsite, which requires working onsite full time or 5 days per week.</div></div>

Tactical Sourcing Specialist

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