Sourcing Manager, Information Technology Systems_
1 month ago
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com. The Role This is a full-time position based in Kingsport and will report to Sourcing Manager, Corporate Services and IT. The Sourcing Manager, IT Systems leads the Information Technology category strategy development, leads sourcing events and conducts category management activities of spend, with the goal of achieving significant initial cost reductions, while maintaining/improving product quality and supplier service levels.They will continuously apply the 4-step procurement framework to categories, identifies efficiency and cost reduction opportunities, and facilitates resolution of conflicts with suppliers and customers over delivery and payment issues while working closely with key stakeholders in functional member organizations and in corporate functions to execute effective cost reduction strategies and implementation plans. Responsibilities + Build Information Technology category strategies by leading a cross-functional, category team + Create the situation assessment for the category including internal and external assessments, analysis of the business requirements, value chain and capability assessments (SWOT, 5-Forces, SCP, cost curves, etc.) + Lead option generation that includes commercial, specification and demand levers and choices of what we will do and what we will not do + Prioritize the IT category strategy development to align with business, technology and manufacturing requirements + Conduct IT category management activities + Lead initiatives that deliver the value (cost savings or value to functional area) utilizing project management skills and change management techniques + Track the performance of spend to understand price and volume variances; make adjustments to approaches based on results. + Develop and lead supplier relationship teams, where applicable, to drive continuous performance improvement (annual target development, quarterly progress, etc) + Develop year on year forecast of price impacts for category + Develop supplier engagement plans annually for major suppliers. + Conduct supplier development activities to identify additional potential suppliers. + Lead sourcing events for the IT category + Lead and conduct RFI’s and RFP’s utilizing an eRFx tool as the preferred method of engagement. + Negotiate contracts and amendments as necessary to deliver the category strategy and deliver initial and ongoing cost advantage. + Ensure pricing is managed per the contract and approve all price increase requests by suppliers. Required Education and Professional Experience Bachelors Degree required (business, engineering, science, or supply chain). Masters Degree strongly preferred. A minimum of 2 years commercial experience is required. Previous exposure to purchasing, sourcing or commercial experience such as contract negotiations, market assessments, strategy frameworks (e.g. Porter analysis, SWOT analysis, etc) is strongly preferred. Five years project and/or program management background. Required Skills and Capabilities Experience with Information Technology ERP Software (SAP) or Systems specification, capability, and normal commercial offer terms for large enterprises (>1000 users). Experience with problem solving in a structured manner using data and problem-solving frameworks such as Kepner-Tregoe or McKinsey 4-step. Demonstrated Capability to learn new techniques and quickly applying them (action orientation). Experience leading cross-functional teams in challenging situations and build consensus. Strong communication ability to convey information to individuals and groups in a variety of situations. Interested? For further information about this position please send your application via the apply button. Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law. Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
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