Strategic Sourcing Manager

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remote type
Remote
locations
TAG USA Work from Home
time type
Full time
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Posted 3 Days Ago
job requisition id
R241000203
JOB QUALIFICATIONS• Minimum of three (2) years experience within the appropriate procurement specialty and/or supplier management role.• Minimum of four (2) year’s experience in a client or customer service environment.• Minimum of two (2) year’s of prior experience in financial analysis, managing financial reporting or cost controls, etc. strongly preferred.• A Bachelors degree in related field. A combination of education and work experience may be substituted.• Knowledge of appropriate commercial models and approaches to achieve best in class deals (i.e., vendor selection, outsource versus join venture, yield, capacity review).• Market supply and business knowledge pertinent to appropriate spend segments coupled with the ability to rapidly acquire and use new skills and information.• Blue chip relevant segment expertise in the appropriate spend sector is preferred. (To be defined based upon business requirements at time of hiring in area such as print, mail, commercial print, POS, equipment, telecom, etc.)• Sound knowledge of financial evaluation tools, including business case preparation, case presentation to boards of directors and all relevant intermediary steering groups is desirable.• Excellent contract negotiation skills.• In-depth experience and a successful track record in commercial negotiations are preferred.• Detailed commercial contractual knowledge with the ability to develop innovative sourcing strategies.• Contacts and expertise of the marketplace.• Exceptional interpersonal skills to executive board level both internally and externally.• Exceptional negotiation skills within a matrixed environment with experience negotiating major contracts.• Proven record of exceptional customer satisfaction, troubleshooting and resolution.• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).• Proven ability to handle stressful situations and deadline pressures.• Strong and effective decision-making skills necessary to manage complex operations.• Clear track record of inspired leadership and high achievement.Client/Vendor Relationship Management• Client/Vendor Relationship Management• Provide proactive, insightful ideas and solutions for consideration based on best practices and industry experience.• Ensure that clients and vendors are managed in a proactive, professional manner and that their expectations are not only met but exceeded.• Develop long-term sustainable relationships with key decision makers in vendor/client organizations.• Responsible for the immediate resolution of significant concerns/issues raised by vendors.• Develop relationships with users in order to validate service levels and identify new business opportunities.• Develop strategies to capture viable business opportunities, presenting and communicating to clients.Financial Management• Ensure that all financial savings targets are achieved within a framework of absolute financial control and that new business savings targets are achieved through liaison with the Account Director and/or Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing responsible and the vendors.• Responsible for overall financial performance of each vendor contract.• Ensure that business proposals are financially viable.• Evaluate the operational and financial feasibility of new vendor offerings.• Ensure a structured plan for profit enhancement through vendor savings is in place and is regularly revised.Business Development and Business Planning• Acquire strategic level understanding of how VM supports the objectives of driving down process and production costs while enhancing savings.• Aid Director of Strategic Sourcing and Account Directors in managing the contract renewal process.• Manage the implementation of new vendor services.• Take relevant products and services to market (utilizing all relevant procurement tools; i.e. e-auction, etc.) to negotiate contracts (price and service) with relevant approved vendors.• Support the management of the transfer of production of products and services from incumbent suppliers to new vendors when and where appropriate.• Develop future sourcing strategy that mirrors future business objectives (new from existing business).Operational Management• Foster a culture of excellence and ensure continuous improvement through the use of best practices.• Build relationships with support departments and key external suppliers, as appropriate.• Successfully implement new vendor contracts/services. Troubleshoot daily and on-going issues between vendors, suppliers, and client ensuring client service excellence. Ensure compliance with all vendor and supplier contracts.• Develop and manage on-going vendor/supplier management processes ensuring vendor/supplier product quality and competitive cost values.• Provide input in vendor contract negotiations as required.• Ensure an outward focus on the supply base, proactively investigating supply market tracking.• Receptive to change and innovation.• Oversee the application and compliance of sourcing.• Set and implement operational standards, ensuring appropriate uniformity.The salary range for this position is $80k minimum - $90k maximum per annum. Compensation varies depending on location, job-related factors such as experience, responsibilities, and business needs.This is the opportunity to work in an environment that best suits your needs, fueled by flexible hours and locations, strong supportive benefits, career training and development and, most importantly, an inclusive environment that eliminates barriers and elevates voices, giving every member of the Tag team an opportunity to be seen and heard.We’ve made a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and are taking a stance on equality in the workplace. We support sustainability, in our organization and with our network of partners and suppliers.As an ethical employer, Tag will never ask job applicants to provide private, sensitive information upfront or make offers of employment contingent on financial requests or responsibilities from any candidate.
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