strategic sourcing manager

Loram

<div>Job Description 
Job Title: Manager, Strategic Sourcing
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Supply Chain Services
Reports to: Director of Supply Chain
GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:
The Strategic Sourcing Manager will develop and execute a best-in-class strategic sourcing function to leverage market knowledge, drive effective supplier negotiations and optimization, while developing predictable and industry leading commodity plans, to advance total cost of ownership (TCO) cost modeling while reducing supplier risks. This role will be a hands-on leader with a team that will be able to independently develop sourcing strategy and conduct sourcing initiatives for a variety of direct and indirect categories for a heavy manufacturing and service organization. Additional focus on optimization of internal sourcing processes, workflows and interfaces to reduce time of delivery and costs in support of corporate objectives. This dynamic leader will be expected to deliver value and competitive advantage to the business as measured by customer satisfaction, project execution, value improvement, innovation, and other areas such as risk mitigation, where applicable.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Leadership &amp; Talent Development of Strategic Sourcing Function<ul><li>
Design and execute an end-to-end roadmap for Strategic Sourcing on direct/indirect spend for major commodities including opportunity analysis, strategy development, evaluation, and SRM for Loram.</li><li>
Lead a team of Sourcing professionals to achieve clear, high attainable standards and goals including year over year cost reductions while ensuring compliance with company legal and risk guidelines.</li><li>
Develop, execute, and maintain strategic sourcing related policies and enforce compliance of policies.</li><li>
Establish mutual KPI goals with functional leaders that align strategic sourcing goals to business needs.</li></ul>
Operational Excellence<ul><li>
Develop, execute, and maintain the annual strategic sourcing plans including preparation of supply and demand profiles, and measurement of department performance against standards and benchmarks.</li><li>
Align Loram practices with best-in-class Strategic Sourcing standards. Lead critical sourcing events and strategic sourcing projects to deliver value to Loram.</li><li>
Identify and achieve year-over-year cost reduction strategies by leveraging market knowledge, industry trends, supplier optimization, predictable pricing, and TCO modeling (price, cost, demand &amp; value).</li><li>
Influence relevant business functional decisions throughout the company to achieve the highest level of contribution to profit, growth, and competitive advantage utilizing leading Sourcing principles.</li></ul>
Sourcing Process<ul><li>
Execute, leverage, and deploy sourcing levers across all spend categories to create a competitive advantage for Loram and deliver innovative business solutions.</li><li>
Lead all aspects of supplier negotiations with internal business partners to draft and execute contracts that protect the business interests of Loram, while providing the best overall value.</li><li>
Oversee and advise on contract structure, Terms and Conditions, and performance-based contracting with Suppliers.</li><li>
Implement joint process improvement programs with strategic suppliers by assessing the success of current processes and programs; and identifies opportunities for improvement.</li><li>
Influence suppliers' manufacturing processes, technology decisions, and policies in ways that are mutually beneficial and sustainable for both organizations by leveraging the growth of Loram&rsquo;s spend.</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or related field.
Experience:
<ul><li>Minimum 8 years&rsquo; experience in increasingly broader procurement/sourcing roles.</li><li>
Minimum 7 years&rsquo; leadership within a Procurement/Sourcing function.</li><li>
Experience developing and leading Strategic Sourcing functional strategies.</li></ul>
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:<ul><li>
Demonstrated skill in developing and executing SRM and leading complex negotiations to successful outcomes.</li><li>
Ability to work with all levels in organization including legal counsel to negotiate contract terms and conditions.</li><li>
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills including the ability to influence all levels of internal and external organizations through effective communication, presentation, and persuasive positioning.</li><li>
A proven track record of cost reduction and productivity improvements; ability to motivate and drive change while building solid relationships with internal clients and external Suppliers.</li></ul>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>
Masters is a plus. Professional Certification (CPM/CSPM/APICS) is strongly preferred.</li><li>
Highly proficient in all Microsoft applications, including advanced PowerPoint skill (Building high quality decks), general ERP systems (IFS), Six Sigma and or LEAN certified.</li><li>
Con&#64257;dent problem solver with quick decision-making capability and conflict resolution skills, self-motivated, proactive individual who will constantly seek improvement opportunities.</li></ul>
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li>
Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone &amp; computer.</li><li>
May include up to 20%-30% travel domestically and potential for international travel.</li><li>
Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment.</li></ul> 

Additional Information<div></div> 
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and respectful workplace. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the countries where we operate, including the Equality Act 2010 in the UK, relevant U.S. federal, state, and local laws, Brazil&rsquo;s anti-discrimination provisions under the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT) and Federal Constitution, India&rsquo;s Equal Remuneration Act and Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, Australia&rsquo;s Fair Work Act 2009 and applicable state and territory legislation, and Canada&rsquo;s human rights protections under the Canadian Human Rights Act and applicable provincial or territorial laws.
Benefits:
Benefits for this role include a comprehensive package with company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; wellness programs; basic life and AD&amp;D insurance; voluntary life insurance; company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage; 401(k) retirement plan including an employer match of 150% up to the first 6% you contribute to the Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); behavioral health support; and leaves of absence. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, payroll charity contributions, adoption assistance and optional plans such as legal, critical illness, and hospitalization.
Compensation:
Loram determines compensation based on factors such as skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. Certain positions may be eligible for an annual bonus and paid time off in addition to base compensation.</div>

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Strategic Sourcing Manager - Marketing

Waymo

<div><div>Waymo is an autonomous driving technology company with the mission to be the world's most trusted driver. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has focused on building the Waymo Driver&mdash;The World's Most Experienced Driver&trade;&mdash;to improve access to mobility while saving thousands of lives now lost to traffic crashes. The Waymo Driver powers Waymo&rsquo;s fully autonomous ride-hail service and can also be applied to a range of vehicle platforms and product use cases. The Waymo Driver has provided over ten million rider-only trips, enabled by its experience autonomously driving over 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulation across 15+ U.S. states.</div>
Waymo's Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams are making the technology of the future a reality. We handle all production processes and supplier development strategies: from contracts and purchasing, to designs for improved manufacturing, through quality control and delivery. We collaborate actively with Waymo engineering teams as well as external suppliers and partners to make sure everything is built to spec and delivered on time to meet the rising demands of our business.

In this hybrid role you will report to a Global Supply Manager on our Strategic Sourcing team. 


You will:
<ul>
<li>Support the overall Sourcing Strategy for custom automation &amp; test equipment @ Waymo through flawless execution. Work alongside Equipment Engineers to lead RFQ/RFP processes with Global vendors to develop a scalable supply chain.</li>
<li>Act as the primary commercial liaison between Waymo's internal AME teams (Mechanical, Electrical, Test) and external vendors to develop sourcing strategies and manage all commercial aspects of production-ready equipment.</li>
<li>Drive communication between Waymo internal AME teams, external equipment vendors and Contract Manufacturers during the entire life-cycle of custom equipment development,</li>
<li>Oversee the entire commercial lifecycle of custom equipment development, from sourcing and negotiation to final deployment and cost-down.</li>
<li>Develop contracts and SOWs working with Waymo Legal and Equipment Vendor Commercial Leadership</li>
<li>Develop &amp; refine SLAs to standardize support &amp; maintenance of the custom equipment at our Contract Manufacturers.</li>
</ul>
You have:
<ul>
<li>Negotiate pricing for custom Automation Equipment &amp; Testers for Self-driving-modules</li>
<li>Drive communication between Waymo internal AME teams, external equipment vendors and Contract Manufacturers during the entire life-cycle of custom equipment development</li>
<li>Create SOWs for Projects by working with Legal, AME teams</li>
<li>Drive schedule, capacity and supply planning to meet development and production demands with these CMs, focusing on module assembly, test and PCBA manufacturing.</li>
<li>Perform cost modeling &amp; create should cost models, costed bill of material of Waymo&rsquo;s SDS modules;</li>
<li>Support scorecard creation to monitor &amp; track performance of Equipment vendors</li>
<li>Drive issue prioritization and resolution with the Equipment Vendors working collaboratively with AME, TPM</li>
</ul>
Must Have:
<ul><li>A BS or MS degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar discipline, or an equivalent amount of practical experience.</li>
<li>7-10 years of senior-level Global Supply Management or strategic sourcing experience, with a focus on managing automation or complex hardware vendors.</li>
<li>A strong background and proven track record in negotiation, cost modeling, and contract management.</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex commercial and technical concepts clearly and concisely.</li>
</ul>
We prefer:
<ul>
<li>Direct previous experience as an Equipment Engineer, Automation Engineer.</li>
<li>A high-level understanding of manufacturing assembly, test processes in a Contract Manufacturing facility and cost drivers.</li>
<li>Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems such as PDM or Enovia.</li>
<li>Experience working within a fast-paced high-tech industry taking complex hardware products through manufacturing and into volume production.</li>
<li>Prior work experience at Apple, Google, Meta, Amazon or Tesla manufacturing their systems</li>
<li>Supply chain (e.g., CPSM) certification.</li>
</ul>
Travel Requirement:
<ul>
<li>Up to 30% travel to Asia, Europe, US</li>
</ul><div><div>
<div>The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.

Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo&rsquo;s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
</div>
<div>Salary Range</div>
<div>$196,000&mdash;$248,000 USD</div></div></div></div>

Strategic Sourcing Manager - Equipment

MUFG

<div>Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world&rsquo;s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we&rsquo;re 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the world&rsquo;s most trusted financial group, it&rsquo;s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details.
Job Summary:
The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for several key areas focused on (1) the development and execution of comprehensive sourcing and category strategies and (2) the successful execution of those strategies to drive greater efficiency, value, and quality across the organization. In support of this work, this position is also responsible for building sustained value-based relationships with stakeholder and suppliers, providing subject matter expertise, strategic guidance, and leadership in contract negotiations to achieve defined business objectives. Develop, instill and demonstrate sustained performance with performance management/reporting, compliance, issue/escalation management, and continuous improvement routines are critical for success in this role. The primary objective of this position is to efficiently save the Bank money while maintaining an acceptable level of risk and sustaining value-based interdepartmental relationships.
Strategic Sourcing Strategy Development &amp; Execution:<ul><li>
Develop a comprehensive strategic sourcing strategy for various lines of business in alignment with defined business objectives and overall corporate objectives</li><li>
Lead the end-to-end sourcing process and facilitate analysis and collaboration of a cross-functional team, leveraging market/industry insights to make strategic recommendations</li><li>
Develop negotiation strategy and lead negotiations to maximize total value and minimize risk</li><li>
Achieve cost savings and customer satisfaction targets</li><li>
RFx/Contract management</li><li>
Lead and execute on commodity/category/supplier strategy to deliver maximum value</li><li>
Understand business partner&rsquo;s objectives and business drivers and integrate into the commodity/category/supplier strategy with input from key stakeholders</li></ul>
Stakeholder / Supplier Relationship Management &amp; Integration:<ul><li>
Build and maintain value-measured relationships with key stakeholders to drive sustained results while ensuring strategies remain in alignment with business goals</li><li>
Conduct regular business reviews with key suppliers to ensure compliance with contract deliverables</li></ul>
Market Research &amp; Analysis<ul><li>
Provide full and accurate category &ldquo;market intelligence&rdquo; by leading and performing in-depth analysis, understanding market drivers, and cost structures across the category level</li><li>
Maintain industry and market awareness trends through research and networking</li><li>
Create commodity or supplier specific sourcing strategies to optimize the supply base, diversity spending and total cost of ownership</li></ul>
Education, Licensure, Year of Experience (and type of work experience):<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree and typically 10 plus years of relevant experience</li><li>
MBA or advanced degree in related discipline preferred</li><li>
Strong leadership, management, planning, organizational, analytical, and continuous improvement skills</li><li>
Management and supervisory skills including team building, influencing, motivating, developing, and managing onsite and offsite staff</li><li>
Provide oversight, coaching and mentoring to other sourcing managers within the organization</li><li>
Interaction with Executive Committee members of the company</li><li>
Experience influencing cross-functional leaders in a large organization, some of whom may have different priorities and goals</li><li>
Proven ability to produce results that impact a broad portfolio of spend or change across the organization</li><li>
Ownership of delegated authority from sourcing leadership team for decision making and/or strategic planning</li><li>
Experience managing a budget, workload, headcount, and team</li><li>
Strong business acumen, ability to provide strategic vision, tactical planning, sound judgment, prudent recommendations, balance risks, solve complex issues, overcome obstacles and challenging circumstances, results oriented, negotiate win-win, and produce positive decisions and outcomes</li></ul> 
The typical base pay range for this role is between $125K - $163K depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonus and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please click the link below.
MUFG Benefits Summary
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (including (i) the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, (ii) the City of Los Angeles&rsquo; Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, (iii) the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and (iv) the California Fair Chance Act) to the extent that (a) an applicant is not subject to a statutory disqualification pursuant to Section 3(a)(39) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 8a(2) or 8a(3) of the Commodity Exchange Act, and (b) they do not conflict with the background screening requirements of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the National Futures Association (NFA). The major responsibilities listed above are the material job duties of this role for which the Company reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of conditional offer of employment, if any.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual&rsquo;s associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.</div>

Strategic Sourcing Manager, Vice President

<div><div>Most companies claim to have the best people. We say to them, &quot;Keep dreaming.&quot; Our people are second to none. They set us apart with their entrepreneurial spirit and ambition. They come to us from the likes of Amazon, Microsoft, Nordstrom, Starbucks and the sports world, bringing energy, bold ideas and a willingness to dive into the unfamiliar. It's our people that make BDA the top global Merchandise Agency to work for.</div>
Job Summary

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will have direct domestic supplier management to support key business partners, programs and vendors that aligned with BDA brands and business groups. This position will be responsible for source selection, projects, initiatives that drive and create a best-in-class vendor management &amp; service support strategy that will scale and exceed business requirements. 


Location

At BDA, we believe that regular in-person collaboration is a key part of the role. To be considered, you must live within commuting distance from the Woodinville, WA office as we will be onsite 4 days a week. 


Experience Requirements
<ul>
<li>Minimum of 5 years Procurement and/or Vendor management experience.</li>
<li>Strong in Negotiation and Communication skills, both internal and external.</li>
<li>Knowledge of supply chain management fundamentals.</li>
<li>Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize workload, multi-task, and to adapt to frequently changing priorities and critical deadlines.</li>
<li>Team player with experience working in a cross-functional environment.</li>
<li>Professional demeanor, good judgment, common sense, and a passion for details.</li>
<li>Ability to work with minimal supervision and show initiative with a professional proactive attitude.</li>
<li>Effective oral and written communication skills at all levels of management.</li>
<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to evaluate situations, deal with conflict, identify core issues, fact-find, and promote thoughtful business solutions a consistent professional level.</li>
</ul>
Job Skills &amp; Traits
<ul>
<li>Customer service mindset and elevated level of professionalism with a proven ability to collaborate with team members and cross-functional partners.</li>
<li>Excellent people skills that inspire and build trust resulting in effective working relationships across the organization.</li>
<li>Attention to detail in planning, organization, and execution of tasks.</li>
<li>Excellent listening skills and conceptual understanding, especially when onboarding new suppliers.</li>
<li>Understanding the big picture, ability to identify business-driving initiatives and how all the pieces fit together and impact one another.</li>
<li>Continuous improvement mindset, always assessing manufacturers, products, and processes.</li>
<li>Ability to manage complex responsibilities and prioritize effectively.</li>
<li>Proactivity and flexibility in a growing business, comfortable in ambiguous environment.</li>
<li>Be resourceful, self starting, and assertive in the ownership of their responsibilities.</li>
</ul>
Duties &amp; Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Partner with Sales Ops, Buyers and Merchandisers to conduct vendor negotiations on contract pricing and key product categories across the organization.</li>
<li>Manage supplier performance to ensure contract and requirements compliance.</li>
<li>Proactively drive process improvements that will result in a streamline in processes, quality, cost reduction, productivity, and service level enhancements.</li>
<li>Leverage analytical data, project leadership, and vendor management to drive enhancements, all while maintaining meticulous attention to detail and excelling at prioritization and multitasking.</li>
<li>Responsible for vetting new suppliers and facilitating their onboarding.</li>
<li>Willingness to dive in and help where needed</li></ul> 


We are pleased to share the base salary for this position is $95,000 - $105,000 a year. If you are hired at BDA, your compensation will be determined based on factors that may include geographic location, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any offer. In the spirit of pay transparency, the range listed is the full base salary range for the role and hiring at the top of the range would not be typical, in order to allow for future salary growth. The range listed is just one component of BDA's total compensation and rewards programs, which includes: robust PTO; vacation, a paid volunteer day, holidays and summer Fridays, Benefits; medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&amp;D insurance, 401k; tuition reimbursement, mental health and financial wellness programs and professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement. Certain revenue-generating positions may be eligible for incentive compensation.

Job Description Conclusion:

BDA is more than a workplace - it's a family. For more than three decades we've promoted a vibrant and welcoming culture that not only accepts but demands you to be different. The quirky, the bold, the creative and the unique make up the foundation of a company that the most iconic brands in the world look to help tell their story through the power of merchandise. 
 
Connect With Us! Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.

For more information:

www.bdainc.com<div><div> 
BDA is more than a workplace - it's a family. For more than four decades we've promoted a vibrant and welcoming culture that not only accepts but demands you to be different. The quirky, the bold, the creative and the unique make up the foundation of a company that the most iconic brands in the world look to help tell their story through the power of merchandise. 
 
Connect With Us! Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.</div>
<div><div>For more information:</div>
<div>www.bdainc.com</div> 
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<div>Must be 18 years or older to apply.</div></div></div></div>

Strategic Sourcing Manager - Supplier Services

React Health

<div><div>POSITION: Strategic Sourcing Manager 
 
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full Time 
 
LOCATION: Hybrid (Dublin, Ohio) 
 
React Health is a fast-paced, growth-driven manufacturer and distributor of medical equipment, dedicated to supporting patients, caregivers, physicians, and healthcare providers. With a focus on respiratory and sleep health sectors, we offer a comprehensive range of products and services across acute care, non-acute care, and home medical equipment. By integrating manufacturing and distribution, React Health addresses the needs of both undiagnosed individuals and those requiring therapy after diagnosis, particularly within the sleep and respiratory care sectors.</div>
<div> 
GENERAL SUMMARY 
As Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing service and product sourcing strategy. You will play a crucial role in operations improvement, cost savings as well as total process efficiency and productivity. 
 
QUALIFICATIONS</div>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in supply chain, business, or another related field.</li>
<li>At least 3 years of experience in a related field.</li>
<li>Expert knowledge of Supply Chain best practices, policies, and regulations</li>
<li>ASCM and/or ISM certification a plus.</li>
<li>In-depth understanding of procurement process and compliance in an FDA regulated environment</li>
<li>Strong negotiation skills and demonstrated ability to work with suppliers</li>
<li>Good communication, including writing, speaking and active listening</li>
<li>Strong financial and analytical skills</li>
<li>Great project management skills, including organization, planning, time management and prioritization</li>
<li>Self-motivated and able to set personal and professions goals, and able to achieve these goals with minimal supervision.</li>
</ul>
<div> 
Preferred Education</div>
<ul><li>Master&rsquo;s Degree</li>
</ul>
<div> 
Preferred Experience</div>
<ul><li>Medical Device / FDA regulations</li>
<li>ERP systems</li>
<li>Documentation Control System</li>
<li>Microsoft Office Suites</li>
<li>Contracts</li>
<li>Excellent attention to detail and project management skills.</li>
<li>Excellent written/oral communication skills required. Must be able to work effectively with diverse groups of people.</li>
</ul>
<div> 
Physical Demands</div>
<ul><li>Requires normal visual acuity and hearing.
</li><li>Typically, employees sit comfortably to do their work, interspersed by brief periods of standing, walking, bending, carrying papers and books, and extensive periods requiring the use of computer terminals to accomplish work objectives. Required to sit and use their hands and fingers to handle or feel and manipulate keys on a keyboard.</li>
<li>Additional skills may be required to perform additional task(s) specific to work location, department or line of business.</li>
</ul>
<div> 
Working Conditions</div>
<ul><li>Predominantly operates in an office environment. Some work (less than 5%) requires moving and lifting of heavy networking equipment.</li>
</ul>
<div> 
DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
Each Employee consistently demonstrates the following essential functions:</div>
<div></div><ul><li>Lead sourcing function for company</li>
<li>Optimize direct annual spend of $60M including indirect materials and services annual spend.</li>
<li>Measures of success include: Bill of Material Savings, Days Payable Outstanding (DPO), Spend Under Management, On-Time Delivery</li>
<li>Create category strategies in Electronics, plastics, hardware, and electro-mechanical</li>
<li>Conduct periodic business reviews with suppliers to assess performance.</li>
<li>Prepare RFPs, RFQs, bid documents, analyze, and evaluate proposals, and lead the quote evaluation process</li>
<li>Develop and review contracts with suppliers</li>
<li>Troubleshoot and resolve supplier related quality and delivery issues</li>
<li>Work with engineering through new product development to develop a sourcing plan for all products.</li>
<li>Adapt the procurement approach based on market trends.</li>
<li>Periodic reviews with executive team on procurement strategy and measures of success.</li>
<li>Prepare reporting for procurement or finance monthly</li>
<li>Attends and participates in departmental meetings. Attends seminars and training sessions necessary to maintain appropriate level of professional competence.</li>
<li>Ensures all department compliance guidelines are met.</li>
<li>Attends all meetings, in-services training, or continuing education as delegated by the supervisor.</li>
<li>Provides customer focused interactions.</li>
<li>Performs all duties necessary for the department as per department policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Performs other duties and responsibilities as delegated by the supervisor within the scope of practice and the responsibilities in the department.</li>
</ul>
<div> 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to accommodate individuals with disabilities to perform the basic functions of the position without compromising client care. React Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to providing a drug-free workplace. We are an Equal-Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.</div></div>

Strategic Sourcing Manager (Hybrid) (Dublin, OH))

Veyer

<div>Overview
The role will focus on the Transportation Sourcing category and will be a member of team supporting Sourcing, Contracting and Supplier Management of services in the following categories: 3PL, Truckload, Final Mile, Small Parcel, Dedicated Fleet, Ocean Freight, Drayage and LTL.
The Sourcing Manager will remain current on Category Market trends, Supplier Economics, and Procurement best practices. Working with the Business Units and Suppliers, the Sourcing Manager will support a Strategic Procurement process that will substantially reduce total costs.
Primary Responsibility:<ul>
<li>Support relative to the design, implement and execute the organization&rsquo;s strategic sourcing initiatives, including supply market analysis, management of requests for proposal, and supplier negotiations</li>
<li>Support Contract administration process including contract workspace creation, drafting and maintaining document control practices between all stakeholders, including ODP Legal.</li>
<li>Network across VEYER to build strong relationships with stakeholders and develop sourcing strategies which support their business.</li>
<li>Know your category and market. Be a resource to stakeholders to make better decisions.</li>
<li>Manage relationships with key suppliers ensuring they meet quality and service requirements while maintaining competitive prices</li>
Manage supplier selection processes using market analysis, concise request for proposals (RFPs), eAuctions and a data driven approach. 
<li>
</li></ul>Education &amp; Experience<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree (BA or BS) in business administration or related field required</li>
<li>Minimum 3 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing and/or Procurement,
</li><li>Experience in Transportation, Logistics, or Supply Chain industries preferred</li>
<li>CPSM (Certified Professional Supply Chain Manager) preferred.</li>
<li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with constant deadlines and deliverables</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple projects at one time</li>
<li>Capable of working with and managing cross functional teams to ensure all project deliverables and timelines are met</li>
<li>Ability to work within a matrixed environment</li>
<li>Professional level spoken and written English and demonstrated ability to read and understand legal documents in English</li>
<li>Computer literacy and a basic understanding and knowledge of computer based analytical and communication tools (Excel &amp; PowerPoint)</li>
<li>Experience in supplier sourcing and eAuctions</li>
<li>Contract Management Tools (Ariba, Oracle Contracts)</li>
<li>Spend Analytics</li>
<li>Quick learner with interest in understanding and applying supplier best practices.</li>
<li>Strong influencing skills and change management experience with the ability to successfully manage complexity and multiple priorities.</li>
<li>Excellent organization, communication and presentation skills.</li>
<li>Problem-solving and decision-making techniques and a strong understanding of contracting and negotiating</li>
<li>Innovative, self-motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision along with strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills</li></ul> 
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. 
About The ODP Corporation 
The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ:ODP) is a leading provider of products and services through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores. Through its operating companies Office Depot, LLC; ODP Business Solutions, LLC; and Veyer, LLC, The ODP Corporation empowers every business, professional, and consumer to achieve more every day. 
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified. Other duties may be assigned. 
 
Pay, Benefits &amp; Work Schedule: The salary range for this role is $75,500/year to $117,950/year, however all state and local minimum wages will be complied with, resulting in a possible adjustment to the salary range displayed.
The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a 401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunity to move and grow within our organization! For immediate consideration for this exciting position, please click the Apply Now button. 
How to Apply
Click the Apply Now button and follow the instructions on each page. When you have completed the application, click the submit button. 
Application Deadline
The job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 days and will expire once the position has been filled. 
Equal Employment Opportunity
The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
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