Strategic Sourcing Manager - Technology

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Requirements:

• BA/BS in Business, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or related fields is required; MBA or advanced degree is highly preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement, preferably in high-growth, fast-paced industries.
• Proven ability to manage and negotiate multimillion-dollar contracts and vendor relationships.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills with demonstrated ability to drive creative problem-solving and impactful decision-making.
• Experience leading large-scale projects with cross-functional teams.
• Expertise in spend management tools and mitigation frameworks.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Advanced negotiation skills with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with expertise in delivering clear, concise recommendations to leadership teams.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted advisor to internal teams and a primary external-facing representative for vendor communications and negotiations.
• Lead contract negotiations for new and existing suppliers, partnering with Legal and business stakeholders to secure favorable terms.
• Develop and deploy sourcing strategies that reduce financial, legal, and operational risks, and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Execute and oversee spend management projects, with goals to optimize savings, enhance process efficiency, consolidate suppliers, and improve transparency and control.
• Conduct market research, RFx strategy development, supplier evaluations, and detailed cost modeling to drive award recommendations and sourcing strategies.
• Clearly communicate sourcing decisions and their impact to leadership while aligning cross-functional teams on project objectives.
• Drive adoption of best-in-class sourcing practices and foster innovation through cutting-edge tools and technologies.