The role is responsible for developing, managing, implementing, and leading strategic sourcing opportunities to improve the organization's overall financial position. This role actively contributes to the execution of procurement and sourcing strategies through negotiating complex contractual agreements, category management, key stakeholder management, supplier management, and demonstrated expertise in managing cross-functional projects. The role leverages market intelligence and industry knowledge to lead major initiatives and RFx processes, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to identify critical business requirements and manage the status of all sourcing activities. It provides stakeholders with insights on mitigating risk, forecasting demand, and optimizing value within the sourcing process, market options, and available solutions versus business objectives. Additionally, it may be responsible for creating and managing diverse strategic supplier partnerships that drive enterprise value with innovation, best cost, and competitive advantages.Manage and grow assigned categories through new agreements, contract enhancements, and utilization
Engage with stakeholders to optimize supplier selection and drive cost reduction initiatives
Lead major projects including RFx development, bid process oversight, negotiations, and contract execution
Collaborate with business stakeholders to implement sourcing strategies and enhance contract performance
Plan and communicate project status to maintain stakeholder relationships and identify strategic opportunities
Develop comprehensive category strategies and stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies
The posting range for this position is:
113,007.88 - 152,825.99
Qualifications:
Education
Experience
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Certifications & Licenses
The posted salary range is the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this postingWe may ultimately pay more or less than the hiring range andthis hiringrange may also be modified in the future. A candidate’s position within the hiring range may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for annual bonusincentivepay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 11 holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, lifestyle spending account and many other benefits to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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