TalentBurst | Sourcing Manager CA | santa clara, ca

6 days ago


santa clara, United States TalentBurst Full time
Job Title :-Sourcing Manager
Location:- Santa Clara Office - Hybrid
Duration:- 6 months plus extensions
This contract position will work cross-functionally and assist in managing the relationships of multiple supply sources, including contracting, delivery, quality, cost performance, and the overall relationship between *** and the supply sources. Objectives include development of solutions to optimize demand, costs & the supply chain and to drive performance based on KPI's and SLA's.
Key objectives for this position include:
  • Cultivate relationships with the client team and key stakeholders by listening, partnering, and educating teams on Sourcing strategies to optimize the bottom line.
  • Developing sourcing strategies, lead contract negotiations, write scopes of work, review and process contract redlines, supplier onboarding review and advise.
  • Help develop and execute the Strategic Sourcing function by leading or facilitating supplier selection, Request for Proposals (RFP)s and negotiation processes to deliver agreements that include excellent long-term pricing models, measurable service level/performance criteria, effective remedies for non-performance, etc.
  • This is a key business partner role to help drive the business forward and increase the managed spend within the assigned categories.
  • Continually identify and implement new opportunities for cost savings and avoidance, and proactively track the progress.
  • Overall Supplier relationship management in partnership with internal business clients
  • Advisor to developing the Sourcing function by taking on some projects for the team as a whole.
  • Propose and drive opportunities for optimal cost savings through analysis of current spend vs. external category/commodity analysis and benchmarking.

Responsibilities:
  • Partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers to establish advantageous purchasing, commercial terms, and payment requirements.
  • Effectively communicate Sourcing values and responsibilities, consistently interpreting the difference between what stakeholders ask for, what they need, what contracts/buying arrangement may already exist to serve those needs and/or provide direction as to how best competitively source what is needed.
  • Propose and drive opportunities for optimal cost savings through analysis of current spend and external category analysis and benchmarking.
  • Evaluate supplier risk; manage supplier onboarding and ongoing data management.
  • Consistently draw from past experiences and ongoing benchmarking to optimize processes.
Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 5 years within Sourcing and Procurement related activities. Including remote support for various global locations.
  • Experience supporting engineering and/or research and development organizations a strong plus
  • General experience procuring a diverse set of indirect goods and services to support Engineering, Research and Development, IT, Marketing, Sales, and other functions.
  • Bachelor's degree is required; Finance, Supply Chain Management, or business related field.
  • Advanced skills in quantitative applications such as Business Intelligence, Data Warehouse solutions, Microsoft Excel, etc.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret information from various sources
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, hyper-growth environment
  • Experience with Ariba Sourcing
  • Experience negotiating pricing, contracts and commercial terms.
  • MS Office, Google Suite, Visio and presentation skills
  • Engaging, team-player with a can-do attitude.This contract position will work cross-functionally and assist in managing the relationships of multiple supply sources, including contracting, delivery, quality, cost performance, and the overall relationship between *** and the supply sources. Objectives include development of solutions to optimize demand, costs & the supply chain and to drive performance based on KPI's and SLA's.
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