Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

4 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Block Full time

Company Description
Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment. The blocks that form our foundational teams - People, Finance, Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, Platform Infrastructure Engineering, and more - provide support and guidance at the corporate level. They work across business groups and around the globe, spanning time zones and disciplines to develop inclusive People policies, forecast finances, give legal counsel, safeguard systems, nurture new initiatives, and more. Every challenge creates possibilities, and we need different perspectives to see them all. Bring yours to Block.
Job Description
Block has an exciting career opportunity for a Global Indirect Strategic Sourcing Manager based in the United States (Remote) to support the BPO & Professional Services (HR, Finance, Consulting) category . This is a chance for a highly motivated and experienced Strategic Sourcing and Category Leader Professional. The role will focus on supporting insource-outsource initiatives and adoption of the source-to-pay process through system optimization and proactive partner outreach along with sourcing management, contract management, and negotiation support where applicable. The position will report to a Sourcing Lead within Procurement. We ask that you have a continuous improvement philosophy, strong relationship building and management skills, and the ability to share thoughtful education with key stakeholders while maintaining receptiveness with key collaborators on best practices and market trends.
You will:

  • Support, Lead and Drive Insource-Outsource Initiatives as well as drive RFX's, Contract Negotiations and help improve BPO programs and other Professional Services such as Consulting, HR/Benefits, and Finance.
  • Own the selection/negotiation/management/purchasing for large category groups and multiple smaller suppliers or sub-categories as a key contributor/leader.
  • Work with Procurement and cross-functional leaders to develop, implement and monitor category strategies.
  • Support Block leadership strategic planning efforts, focusing on sourcing (thru best in class sourcing methodologies), contract negotiation, buying, and risk mitigation strategy.
  • Oversee complex, Block-wide supplier relations, developing solutions to new problems and using your foresight to anticipate future trends and issues.
  • Lead a network of other authorities, building cross-functional consensus. You are responsible for and will project manage Key Category Supplier Relationship QBRs to ensure Block is receiving agreed to services based on key SLAs and KPIs.
  • Model strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills and have a noticeable positive impact on the velocity and success of your teammates.
  • Develop selection/negotiation criteria, establish purchasing goals, coordinate resources, and provide category leadership in line with long-term buying objectives.
  • Uphold, champion, and exemplify the Block values.
  • Will support business partners around the globe including the United States, Canada, Europe/UK, and Australia.


Qualifications

  • Minimum 7+ years of Procurement/Strategic Sourcing experience
  • Background in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) & Professional Services
  • Experience depth with Source-to-Contract and Procure-to-Pay Practices
  • Superior relationship building, relationship management, and interpersonal communication and influencing skills.
  • Communicates effectively, listens carefully, and seeks and values different perspectives of others.
  • Capable of prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Experience using Procurement and Sourcing Tools such as SCOUT, COUPA, Oracle, etc.
  • Bachelor's degree.


Please note, we are not hiring in Zone A for this role. If you are currently located in Zone A (or within 50 miles of Zone A) and are in the process of moving to a location outside of Zone A, please indicate so in your application.
Qualifications

  • Minimum 7+ years of Procurement/Strategic Sourcing experience
  • Background in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) & Professional Services
  • Experience depth with Source-to-Contract and Procure-to-Pay Practices
  • Superior relationship building, relationship management, and interpersonal communication and influencing skills.
  • Communicates effectively, listens carefully, and seeks and values different perspectives of others.
  • Capable of prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Experience using Procurement and Sourcing Tools such as SCOUT, COUPA, Oracle, etc.
  • Bachelor's degree.


Please note, we are not hiring in Zone A for this role. If you are currently located in Zone A (or within 50 miles of Zone A) and are in the process of moving to a location outside of Zone A, please indicate so in your application.

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