Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Indirect (MRO)

Manage assigned categories and work with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure departmental sourcing strategies and objectives are met. Develop and execute supply strategies under the direction of the Sr. Manager Strategic Sourcing Indirect and Sr. Director, Strategic Sourcing. Research and evaluate potential new suppliers and their products. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Manage assigned spend category by developing category strategic plans. Administer and manage RFx process including but not limited to RFx review and analysis, vendor evaluation and supplier management. Negotiate price and supply agreements. Ensure contract compliance with suppliers. Determine potential cost savings initiatives and opportunities. Drive year over year improvement in costs and create value. Represent Strategic Sourcing on various teams and projects. Monitor and analyze market conditions for raw materials and assigned categories. Manage performance of suppliers for assigned categories, create alternate sources and manage risk. Follow procurement policies and procedures. Help improve existing work processes with the goal of improved collaboration, efficiency and ease of execution. Serve as mentor to and train Strategic Sourcing Specialists as needed. Up to 25% travel. Additional responsibilities as needed. Manage actual costs and cost/budget projections with accuracy and timeliness.