Strategic Sourcing Manager (IT)

Position Responsibilities:  

• Lead sourcing efforts and negotiations in assigned categories 
• Developing Strategies to improve cost structure and optimize spend through early involvement in sourcing lifecycle 
• Negotiating complex agreements in Sourcing categories 
• Collaborating with Leadership to manage and execute defined Sourcing Plans through the development and distribution of RFx’s (RFI, RFQ, RFP), vendor communications, and development of vendor selection criteria 
• Propose and lead initiatives to drive ongoing evolution of sourcing frameworks, processes and best practices 
• Proactively developing effective business relationships with vendors, stakeholders, and internal key decision makers  
• Other duties as assigned 

Required Education and Experience:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or other related professional discipline and 6 plus years of Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management or related business experience or High School Diploma/General Education Diploma with 9 plus years of above related experience   
• Strong vendor and contract negotiation experience  

Preferred Education and Experience:  

• Master’s Degree