Sourcing Manager

Upbound Group Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Upbound Group Inc. is seeking a Sourcing Manager in Plano, TX, to develop and manage sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories. The ideal candidate has at least four years of strategic sourcing experience and strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities include conducting supplier research, managing contract negotiations, and reporting on savings data. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant strategic sourcing experience.
• Prior management experience required.
• Proven procurement and strategic sourcing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories.
• Conduct supplier research and contract negotiations.
• Report on category spend and savings data monthly.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Sourcing Manager – (Plano, TX)

Job Purpose: The Sourcing/Category Manager will be responsible for developing, executing, and managing the sourcing strategy and tactical plans for Indirect spend categories (for non-merchandise spend). Categories managed by this position are those identified as strategic, business critical, and/or having significant leverage opportunity. Indirect Categories include Information Technology (IT), Marketing, Business Services, Human Resources (HR), and Supply Chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and track category strategy and policies for one or more non‑merchandise categories leveraging the identified value levers.
• Collaborate with the business to define category needs and specifications.
• Manage and direct the strategic sourcing efforts (sourcing calendar).
• Complete the collection, analysis, and reporting of category spend and savings data monthly.
• Conduct the development of sourcing strategies, industry and supplier research, bidding, supplier selection, and contract negotiations.
• Perform value analysis and total cost of ownership analytical activities.
• Coordinate strategic sourcing activities with stakeholders for sourced categories, including preparing category sourcing results and sourcing step details and summaries.
• Provide stakeholders’ department with spend savings analysis across categories for forecasting and budgeting purposes.
• Prepare periodic stakeholder activities alignment and category planning materials.
• Coordinate with stakeholder and legal department on contract negotiations.
• Report on contracting activity.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• At least four years of relevant strategic sourcing experience.
• Prior management experience.
• Project management experience.
• Procurement and strategic sourcing knowledge, specifically with multiple retail, non‑merchandise specific category sourcing expertise.
• Understanding of cost savings approaches.
• Established strategic sourcing skills, including documentation and communication of strategy.
• Networking and team skills.
• Strategically oriented.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Ability to successfully address large supplier relationships.
• Able to work in office 5 days a week (Monday‑Friday).

Sponsorship

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.