Strategic Sourcing Manager - Remote

Advantage-Solutions; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Solutions, based in North America, seeks a Manager, Strategic Sourcing to analyze global third-party expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities. The role uses spreadsheets to build reports for sourcing decisions and manages supplier relationships across multiple spend categories.

The position requires 8+ years in expense management or strategic sourcing, a bachelor's degree or equivalent, and supervisory experience. Travel up to 5% may be involved.

Qualifications

• Education level: Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Field: Business, Supply Finance, or Economics.
• 8+ years in Expense Management or Strategic Sourcing/Procurement.
• 2+ years supervisory experience.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage various goods or service purchases for the company.
• Identify and execute savings opportunities across sourcing categories.
• Oversee daily operations of new and existing programs.
• Analyze spend, contracts, vendor relationships, and reporting for programs.
• Collaborate to solicit proposals and renegotiate contracts upon expiration.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Prioritization

Organization

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Advantage Solutions, based in North America, seeks a Manager, Strategic Sourcing to analyze global third-party expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities. The role uses spreadsheets to build reports for sourcing decisions and manages supplier relationships across multiple spend categories.

The position requires 8+ years in expense management or strategic sourcing, a bachelor's degree or equivalent, and supervisory experience. Travel up to 5% may be involved.