Sourcing and Procurement Manager

The Manager, Sourcing is responsible for leading and executing the strategic sourcing activities for all MRO (Maintenance Repair and Operations) related categories estimated at $50-60M in annual spend. This position will work closely with key business stakeholders to develop effective cost reduction strategies and implementation plans with a focus on reducing total cost of ownership (TCO) while optimizing supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Category Management

o Create an environment of strategic collaboration with suppliers

o Translate business requirements into detailed specifications to support the category sourcing process

o Develop and update financial savings models with support from Finance

o Help prepare the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) for the categories under his/her responsibility

o Conduct industry deep dive analysis to provide proactive category insights

o Develop and execute category strategies in conjunction with key business partners to address and meet business needs following the Client’s Strategic Category Management framework.

o Define best-in-class sourcing procurement processes utilizing Ariba (e.g. Traditional RFQ/RFP/RFI, on-line Auction, collaborative sourcing, multi-event negotiations, etc.)

o Develop and foster long-term relationships with suppliers

o Work with suppliers and internal stake holders to develop and implement a robust TCO program to deliver AOP targets

o Help resolve and identify solutions to fix systematic issues (e.g. invoice issues, pricing conditions, etc.).

• Compliance

o Be accountable for compliance on Corporate Environmental Sustainability and Regulatory efforts representing sourcing area:

 Risk Management: Ensure supplier risk is proactively understood and continuity business plans in place for any potential unpreventable interruption in supply

 Food & Drug Administration: Ensure suppliers comply with all required federal national, regional, and local food safety regulations

o Influence stakeholders on policies and practices for procurement, as well as the legal and financial requirements and policies in making a purchase

o Execute legal contracting & contract administration in Ariba as required by policy

• Analytics and communication

o Be an expert with analytical tools (e.g. Excel) to draw conclusions and make recommendations from large data sets

o Be extremely proficient at oral / written communication to effectively explain complex ideas and approaches to a wide audience

o Be an expert in MS Word, MS Project and MS PowerPoint

• Stakeholder Management & Influencing

o Be able to build strong customer relationships

o Be able to interact with all levels of the organization, ranging from senior executives through middle management

o Be a strong team player with other critical cross functional groups

o Have a collaborative management style with the ability to build partnerships both internally and externally

o Have passion to drive continuous improvement

o Be able to lead small cross functional teams to drive for shared goals

Successful Candidates will excel in:

• Pursuing tasks with energy and drive to meet deadlines despite obstacles and setbacks

• Stepping up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities

• Championing the best creative ideas and actively moving them into implementation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or related area from an accredited university.

• 5+ years of Strategic Procurement experience with experience in supporting complex Manufacturing/Supply Chain organizations

• 5+ years of SAP/Ariba or similar ERP experience

Job Type: Contract

Pay: Up to $65.00 per hour

Work Location: In person