Senior Manager Strategic Sourcing

LHH; Oakland (CA); Sur place; USD 140 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

LHH is seeking an experienced Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead procurement and supplier initiatives across Corporate Services, IT, and Commercial functions. The role partners with Legal, HR, Finance, Facilities, IT, Marketing, Market Access and other business teams to drive strategic sourcing outcomes in a complex corporate environment.

You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate high-value agreements, manage supplier relationships, and identify opportunities to improve cost,

Qualifications

• Strong strategic sourcing experience across complex spend
• Ability to manage diverse stakeholder groups and influence decisions
• Experience negotiating high-value supplier agreements and driving savings

Responsabilités

• Lead complex sourcing and outsourcing initiatives across high-value spend categories
• Develop sourcing strategies based on business needs, supplier capabilities, and market trends
• Manage competitive bids, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and vendor selections
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve commercial terms
• Oversee development of SOWs and support contract negotiations
• Partner with Finance and analytics for spend visibility, forecasting, budgeting, and accrual planning

Connaissances

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Cost reduction

Description du poste

We are seeking an experienced Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead complex procurement and supplier initiatives across multiple corporate functions. This individual will work closely with business leaders to develop sourcing strategies, negotiate high-value agreements, manage supplier relationships, and identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, service, and operational effectiveness.

The position will support a diverse portfolio spanning Corporate Services, Information Technology, and Commercial functions. Key stakeholder groups may include Legal, Human Resources, Finance, Facilities, IT, Marketing, Market Access, and other business teams.

The ideal candidate brings strong strategic sourcing experience, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to navigate sophisticated vendor relationships in a complex corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Lead complex sourcing and outsourcing initiatives across high-value spend categories.
• Develop sourcing strategies based on business requirements, supplier capabilities, market conditions, and category trends.
• Manage competitive bids, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and vendor selection activities.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve commercial terms, and generate additional value from supplier relationships.
• Oversee the development of Statements of Work (SOWs) and support contract negotiations through execution.
• Partner with Finance and procurement analytics teams on spend visibility, forecasting, budgeting, and accrual planning.

Business Partnership

• Build trusted relationships with leaders across Legal, HR, Finance, Facilities, IT, Commercial, and other functional areas.
• Serve as a strategic sourcing advisor to stakeholders evaluating new vendors, services, technologies, and outsourcing opportunities.
• Translate business needs into practical sourcing and supplier strategies.
• Support procurement governance and help stakeholders navigate established purchasing policies and processes.
• Lead meetings and discussions designed to drive alignment and adoption of sourcing recommendations.

Category Support

The role may manage sourcing activities across areas such as:

• Professional and corporate services
• Human Resources and employee-related services
• Legal and financial services
• Facilities, equipment, and indirect goods
• IT products, software, technology services, and digital transformation initiatives
• Marketing and media services
• Market research and commercial planning
• Market access and payer-related services
• Health economics and outcomes research (HEOR)
• Other outsourced commercial and business services
• Establish effective supplier governance and performance management practices.
• Monitor vendor performance against contractual commitments, service expectations, costs, and deliverables.
• Develop supplier segmentation strategies based on business impact, spend, risk, and strategic importance.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to strengthen relationships with critical vendors.
• Address supplier performance concerns and escalations while helping internal teams develop appropriate resolution strategies.
• Identify potential supplier, operational, and supply continuity risks.
• Develop mitigation strategies, including contingency planning and supplier diversification where appropriate.
• Work cross-functionally to address vendor-related risks and provide leadership with visibility into significant areas of exposure.
• Support supplier compliance with applicable corporate requirements, including ESG expectations.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and readiness for audits or inspections within assigned categories.

Team & Functional Leadership

• Serve as a subject-matter resource for strategic sourcing and supplier management.
• Mentor and support less-experienced procurement team members.
• Promote consistent use of sourcing policies, systems, and best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, tools, and ways of working.
• Participate in or lead cross-functional initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Perform additional responsibilities based on evolving business needs.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers