Sourcing Manager (Contract Negotiator)

Contribute to the department goal of $100M in Savings/Cost Avoidance.

Lead multiple, concurrent sourcing initiatives including strategy, supplier selection, market intelligence, and contract execution.

Lead the negotiation of complex commercial and contractual terms with executives and legal representatives.

Direct Senior Leaders towards the best purchasing decision by balancing solution cost with business requirements.

Support the talent development of the Sourcing team by mentoring Buyers and Sourcing Specialists while sharing knowledge, experience, and leading practices across Divisions

Execute on defined objectives aligned to Sourcing Strategies through the development and distribution of RFx's (RFI, RFQ, RFP), vendor communication, development of vendor selection criteria, and collaboration with cross-functional teams including business owners and legal.

Maintain accurate records and data within the contract management system and other related sourcing tools

Use procurement tools and systems to create operational efficiency and visibility across the enterprise

Identify and pursue ad hoc opportunities to reduce product/service costs and support the implementation of operational improvement initiatives

Assess pricing using analytics and benchmarking to ensure competitive outcomes.

Develop strong relationships with business partners to ensure early visibility into upcoming sourcing needs.

Champion process improvements and provide feedback on impact.

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