Regional Sourcing Manager

Rubicon Global Holdings LLC; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubicon Global Holdings LLC is seeking a Regional Sourcing Manager to build vendor partnerships and oversee procurement across a defined region. The role reports to the Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager and collaborates with Account Management, Operations, Sales, Solutions, and Contract Data Management to deliver exceptional customer service through strategic sourcing.

You will drive vendor adoption of Rubicon’s programs, manage performance through a balanced scorecard, and travel as needed to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university required.
• 5+ years of vendor partner management experience with a track record of performance improvement.
• Experience cross-functionally supporting vendor evaluation and selection based on client needs.
• Ability to identify problems, propose solutions, and drive to resolution independently.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement strategic partnerships with vendors to meet customer waste management needs.
• Manage end-to-end procurement and reprocurement for new and existing services to optimize quality and cost.
• Support Sales and Account teams in procuring services through vendor collaboration.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of the waste and recycling industry.
• Monitor and improve vendor performance via a balanced scorecard.

Skills

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical mindset

Negotiation

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

950 E Paces Ferry Rd NE
Suite 2195
Atlanta, GA 30326, USA

950 E Paces Ferry Rd NE
Suite 2195
Atlanta, GA 30326, USA

Reports to: Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager

Department Name: Strategic Sourcing

Job Types: Full Time, Exempt

Position Summary

The Regional Sourcing Manager is responsible for building in-depth relationships with the vendor partners across Rubicon’s network. Reporting to the Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will play a crucial role in building Rubicon’s competitive advantage through vendor evaluation and sourcing for a defined region.

This role works cross functionally with Account Management operations, Sales, Solutions, Contract Data Management, and Key Account Projects teams to support the delivery of exceptional customer service through vendor sourcing. You will also collaborate with external vendor partners to encourage them to become strategic partners. Your goal will be to ensure Rubicon receives the best service at the lowest possible price within its expansive vendor network.

• Identify and implement strategic partnerships with vendors to meet customer waste management needs.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement and reprocurement process for new and existing services, optimizing service quality and cost effectiveness to meet the strategic needs of Rubicon and Key Accounts.
• Support both Sales and Account teams in making efforts to procure or reprocure services through vendor communication and collaboration.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of the waste and recycling industry.
• Monitor and improve vendor performance for Rubicon along a balanced scorecard through relationship building and negotiating.
• Drive vendor partner adoption of Rubicon’s innovative programs and hauler solutions(ex: hauler smartphone application/ joint buying programs).
• Make data-driven decisions on allocation of customer locations to vendor partners based on their performance along a balanced scorecard.
• Analyze and assist in reporting on and communicating the financial benefit of the supply chain & procurement efforts internally and towards vendor partners.
• Ability to travel and/or work onsite as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This job has supervisory responsibilities, including the direct oversight of Regional Sourcing Team Leads and Associates.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team through hiring, onboarding, coaching, and ongoing development.
• Set clear goals, priorities, and performance expectations; ensure accountability for results.
• Manage team workload, prioritize assignments, and ensure delivery of high-quality work on time.
• Provide regular coaching, feedback, and performance management to support growth and address gaps.
• Foster a positive, engaged team culture that promotes collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with HR to ensure compliance with company policies and effectively manage employee matters.

Experience & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university required.
• 5+ years of experience in vendor partner management with a track record of vendor performance improvement.
• Demonstrated experience in working cross functionally to support vendor evaluation and selection, based on client/customer needs.
• Ability to identify problems, propose solutions, and drive through to resolution independently.
• Experience in developing, training, and coaching others in a cooperative and engaging manner.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent presentation, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all aspects of vendor management.
• A proactive, can-do attitude with a willingness to take ownership of tasks and drive them to completion.
• Ability to work independently while also being a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Discretion and trustworthiness in handling sensitive information and supporting high-level strategic initiatives.
• Travel and/or onsite work will be on an as needed basis.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• While performing the duties of this job in a home office setting, the employee is regularly required to work on a computer for extended periods of time.
• Frequent use of a computer requires fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while working from home or a designated workspace.
• Ability to perform tasks that require sustained attention and focus.
• Occasional lifting of materials up to 25 pounds.
• Travel to attend team meetings may be required.
• To facilitate working from home, and as a requirement for this role, the employee must provide reliable internet connection with sufficient bandwidth to execute all job functions and technology setup conducive to remote work. The company laptop will be provided.
• A quiet, distraction-free workspace is required for maintaining productivity.
• Collaboration with team members may occur through virtual meetings and communication platforms.

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