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Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing – IT

ProcurementProcurementFull TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+H1B SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

Florida

Posted

35 days ago

Salary

$151.5K - $257.2K / year

Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglishERPOracleTableau

Job Description

• Develop and Execute Sourcing Strategies: Lead the creation and implementation of sourcing strategies by analyzing market trends, identifying opportunities, and leveraging supplier capabilities to achieve cost savings and value creation for the organization. • Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong partnerships with key suppliers by conducting regular performance reviews, negotiating contracts, and resolving issues to ensure optimal service, quality, and innovation. • Cross-Functional Leadership and Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders, including Operations, Finance, and Legal, to understand business needs and support project initiatives, and ensure sourcing strategies meet organizational goals. • Risk Management and Compliance: Identify and mitigate supply chain risks by developing contingency plans, monitoring supplier compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, and ensuring ethical sourcing practices. • Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze spend data, supplier performance metrics, and market intelligence to inform decision-making and provide regular reports to senior leadership on sourcing initiatives, savings, and performance outcomes.

Job Requirements

Level of Formal Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Years of Experience: 10+
Technical Competencies & Information Systems:
Strategic Sourcing: Expertise in developing and executing sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
Supplier Relationship Management: Ability to assess, select, and manage supplier performance and partnerships.
Cost Analysis & Financial Acumen: Proficiency in analyzing spend data, total cost of ownership, and financial impact of sourcing decisions.
Risk Management: Knowledge of identifying, assessing, and mitigating supply chain risks.
Project Management: Skills in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex sourcing projects from initiation to completion.
Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of procurement regulations, ethical sourcing, and compliance standards.
Information Systems:
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems: Experience with platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics for procurement and supply chain management.
eProcurement Solutions: Familiarity with tools like Ariba, Coupa, or Jaggaer for sourcing, contract management, and supplier collaboration.
Spend Analytics Tools: Proficiency in using data analytics platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) to analyze spend and supplier performance.
Contract Management Systems: Knowledge of systems for tracking, storing, and managing supplier contracts and agreements.
Microsoft Office Suite: Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word for reporting, analysis, and presentations.
Skills & Abilities:
Leadership & Team Management: Ability to lead, motivate, and develop cross-functional teams to achieve sourcing objectives.
Negotiation: Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms, pricing, and service levels with suppliers.
Analytical Thinking: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to assess complex data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
Communication: Superior verbal and written communication skills for presenting strategies, influencing stakeholders, and building relationships.
Strategic Planning: Capability to develop long-term sourcing strategies aligned with organizational goals.
Project Management: Skilled in managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines.
Relationship Building: Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment and managing ambiguity.
Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and thoroughness in all aspects of sourcing and contract management.
Decision Making: Sound judgment and ability to make timely, effective decisions under pressure.