Strategic Sourcing Expert

2 weeks ago


Valparaiso, Indiana, United States Russell Tobin Full time

Position: Senior Procurement Analyst

Company: Russell Tobin

Salary Range: $50/hour - $65/hour

Job Duration: 12+ Months

Qualifications:

• Extensive contracting experience (7-10 years) at an intermediate to senior level.

• Proven expertise in RFP processes (7-10 years) with a strong background in bidding and negotiations.

• Direct experience in non-IT sectors, particularly in large-scale construction projects.

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent professional experience.


• A demonstrated history of delivering results and achieving set objectives.


• Ability to cultivate effective working relationships across various teams.


• Experience in leading cross-functional teams to success.


• Strong capability to build support and consensus among stakeholders.


• Proven financial acumen and analytical skills.


• Preferred qualifications include an MBA and Certified Procurement Manager (CPM) certification.


• Minimum of three years in a leadership role.


• Experience managing substantial supplier agreements.


• Background in Shared Services organizations.


• Supply chain experience within the utility sector.


• Knowledge of category management and strategic sourcing methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establish and lead cross-functional category management teams to develop and maintain category strategies and performance metrics.


• Gain in-depth knowledge of assigned spend management responsibilities.


• Conduct spend and performance analyses to monitor category performance and identify improvement opportunities.


• Develop forecasts for spending and performance improvements to track progress and ensure goal attainment.


• Create actionable plans to capitalize on identified opportunities.


• Collaborate with stakeholders to define category requirements.


• Build consensus among stakeholders on category plans and priorities.


• Lead performance improvement initiatives as outlined in the category plan, including strategic sourcing efforts.


• Facilitate cross-functional teams focused on strategic sourcing and performance enhancement to achieve savings and performance targets.


• Negotiate with suppliers as necessary.


• Maintain critical supplier agreements, including renewals and terms negotiation, while addressing issues as they arise.

Supplier Management Responsibilities:


• Develop and uphold supplier criticality ratings and manage key supplier relationships.


• Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews with critical suppliers and company executives.

Stakeholder Management Responsibilities:


• Foster successful partnerships with key stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.


• Manage cross-functional category management and strategic sourcing teams as required.


• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive essential decisions for achieving desired results.



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