Sr. Manager Strategic Sourcing Marketing and Administrative Services

Kenna Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Sr. Manager of Strategic Sourcing to oversee procurement of goods and services for client operations. This role involves managing a team, leading sourcing initiatives, negotiating contracts, and ensuring supplier performance. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in sourcing or supply chain management, strong leadership and negotiation skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. A relocation package is provided for this position.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Sourcing or Supply Chain Management.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills for multi-million dollar contracts.
• Knowledge of contract development and service contracting.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team associated with strategic commodity management.
• Lead cross-functional teams in sourcing and procurement.
• Negotiate effective contracts and manage supplier performance.

Skills

Leadership ability

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Financial analysis

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

BS/BA in Engineering, Supply Management, or Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

eSourcing applications

Job description

Sr. Manager Strategic Sourcing Marketing and Administrative Services

• Full-time

The Strategic Sourcing Sr. Manager is responsible for purchases of various goods and services related to Client’s c-store operations, and corporate spend. Responsibilities include material and service sourcing, cost maintenance, and supplier performance management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of professionals associated with strategic commodity management and strategic sourcing events.
• Ensure internal customer needs are met, identify and remove roadblocks.
• Ensure staff is managing their deliverables in pursuit of the project goals.
• Lead cross-functional commodity teams in commitment of company funds and determination of sources of supply, quantities purchased, delivery schedule, and price negotiations to achieve lowest total cost of ownership.
• Determine and acquire additional resources as needed.
• Develop appropriate contracting and sourcing practices and present to the business units to maximize value.
• Plan and execute transactional procurements.
• Manage overall supplier performance issues.
• Manage and direct staff to ensure implementation of strategic sourcing initiatives are met.
• Manage the use of best practices for all aspects of the Procurement & Supply Chain organization.
• Consult and guide business unit leaders in proper Procurement and Supply Chain practices.
• Negotiate effective, implementable contracts meeting all legal requirements; award and manage bids; develop and implement negotiation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all corporate procurement policies and procedures and the use of best practices for all aspects of the Procurement & Supply Chain organization.
• Research and assess market characteristics and internal demand for key commodities to identify opportunities for price concessions and process improvements.
• Interview suppliers, maintain current knowledge of market trends and project opportunities and threats to Client's business.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Engineering, Supply Management, or Business.
• 10+ years of experience in Sourcing or Supply Chain Management or related areas including purchasing, service contracting, negotiation and contract development.
• Strong leadership ability and management experience.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills.
• Advanced project management and financial analysis skills.
• Microsoft Office application (with emphasis on Excel and Power Point skills), demonstrated negotiation skills for multi-million dollar contracts.
• Knowledge of eSourcing, contracting and P2P applications (Best in class applications a plus).

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Relocation package provided.