Strategic Sourcing Manager

4 days ago

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Medical College of Wisconsin Full time

We're looking for those individuals—the creative thinkers and innovation seekers—who are content with nothing short of changing the world. Discover the endless opportunities within the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and be inspired by the work we can do together to improve health, and make a positive, daily impact in our communities. In the role of a Strategic Sourcing Manager you will beworking in the Finance and Administration Department. 

This leadership role is responsible for partnering with business leaders, affiliate partners, and vendors to design and implement strategic sourcing initiatives that deliver value to the organization. The position oversees all aspects of strategic sourcing, including vendor selection and vendor performance monitoring, while also leading the operational purchasing team to ensure exceptional customer service and compliance standards are met.

Given MCW's current decentralized purchasing environment, this role will be responsible to cultivate internal relationships and drive the transition toward a centrally managed source-to-pay model.

Primary Functions

Category Management: Lead the development and successful implementation of a category management strategy across MCW. Sourcing and Negotiations: Lead sourcing related activities, independently or in collaboration with Category Managers, from the RFI stage to final contract execution. Team: Lead and manage the strategic sourcing and operational purchasing teams to ensure exceptional customer service and strict compliance with policies and regulations are achieved.  Through collaboration with Stakeholders and Leadership, develop and implement category strategies that seek to produce measurable service improvements, cost reductions and working capital benefits; without compromising MCW needs. Conduct category assessment and stakeholder meetings to determine initiative strategies. Create 3-year flexible sourcing calendar. Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies through process improvement, strategic partnerships, vendor rationalization and market analysis. Develop policies, procedures and implement best practices in category management. Understand new technology and the impact to strategic plans within the categories. Analyze data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of sourcing strategies and identify areas for improvement. Conduct RFI, RFPs, RFQs, etc. Lead Stakeholders through the vendor selection process, including market research. Benchmark best in class vendor selection, sourcing and category management approach. Prepare and lead vendor negotiations. Develop weighted evaluation matrices to score all Bidder offers, leading to contract award.  Create and present Project Milestones and Final Award Overview. Collaborate with department administrators and key business leaders to develop and sustain sourcing, vendor relationship management, and purchasing functions that adapt to evolving business needs.  Oversee the development and growth of long-term vendor partnerships, preferred vendor arrangements and use of purchasing consortiums to optimize service quality, operational efficiency, vendor diversity, and cost containment. Partner with leaders, colleagues, and auditors to identify and assess risks associated with sourcing, vendor relationships, and purchasing operations. Ensure the design and implementation of internal controls helps mitigate financial and operational risks to be compliant with policy. Provide effective leadership in managing the team, including selecting team members, developing work schedules, facilitating training, supporting professional development, conducting career discussions, monitoring performance, and making promotional recommendations. Encourage team members to consistently meet high performance standards, work independently in a dynamic environment, and demonstrate ownership, innovation, and proficiency while adhering to departmental quality, accuracy, and timeliness standards. Organize and oversee work activities to meet established productivity, cost, quality, and quantity standards for the Controller's Office. Ensure workloads are distributed equitably, tasks are assigned based on complexity and team member capabilities, and staffing levels are sufficient to maintain operational efficiency.  4. Systems: Lead the effective utilization of the spend analytics, sourcing and operational purchasing applications within the ERP system.  Stay informed about new technologies and system enhancements, and provide recommendations for updates, redevelopment, or redesign of purchasing and procurement processes. Continuously analyze processes, practices, and workflows to drive measurable improvements and ensure work is performed with maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Strategic Expertise: Extensive knowledge of strategic sourcing and operational purchasing functions, with a solid background in category management. Vendor and Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation abilities, exceptional vendor relationship management, and proven leadership capabilities. Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with experience independently analyzing information, drawing actionable conclusions, and presenting findings effectively to senior leadership. Team Leadership and Development: Expertise in managerial and team-building practices, with a strong focus on developing team members' skills and fostering their ability to work independently and adapt to changing environments. Technical Proficiency: Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems. Communication and Collaboration: Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively, build relationships across all organizational levels, and influence peers. Productivity and Service Standards: High standards of productivity, accuracy, and customer service in fast-paced, high-volume environments, coupled with a proactive attitude toward influencing and leading cross-functional teams. #LI-AV1

Preferred Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:00-5:00

Position Requirements:

Specifications


Education:   

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Analytics, Finance or General Business. 

MBA is a plus.

Experience:

10+ years of experience in sourcing or procurement. 5+ years of experience in contract creation and negotiation, ideally with the use of a CLM (contract language module) software tool. Ability to work independently and be self-motivated. ERP environment experience (Workday a major advantage, or Oracle /SAP) Deep understanding of sourcing best practices along with the proven follow-through to implement.  Strong project management skills and the ability to balance multiple priorities and project execution. Strong knowledge of Supply Chain programs (Consignment, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), Lean, Continuous Improvement, etc.). Must possess high analytical and critical thinking skills. Experience in non-profit, higher education or support of indirect goods/services in manufacturing organization is necessary. Certifications/Licenses: Certified Purchasing Manager certificate desired.

Why MCW?

Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options 403B Retirement Package Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered Tuition Reimbursement Paid Parental Leave Pet Insurance On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes. Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc. 

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