Strategic Sourcing Lead: Cost Savings & Negotiations

Citizens

Johnston (RI)

On-site

USD 97,000 - 125,000

Full time

30 hours ago

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Job summary

Citizens is transforming its sourcing experience. As a Sourcing Lead, you will be armed with key spend data, forward looking market intelligence and a fully integrated source-to-pay process, enabling you to be a strong strategic partner with business line executives.

This will help you drive shorter cycle times, increased market intelligence, higher level strategic discussions and increased savings opportunities.

Qualifications

2+ years of progressive experience in contract negotiation, vendor management and strategic sourcing.
Experience leading complex negotiations and enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives.
Strong commercial acumen and financial modeling capability.
Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Experience working cross-functionally and driving consensus across stakeholders.
Executive-level communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing commodity strategies to achieve cost savings and improve quality and service levels.
Oversee spend activity for assigned commodity and determine action plans for purchases that meet thresholds.
Lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives including competitive bidding and contract negotiations.
Provide category procurement SME support to determine specifications and projected demand.
Stay current with industry trends to develop innovative solutions for complex problems.
Identify improvement opportunities and prioritize projects with demonstrated impact.