Strategic Sourcing Manager

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.  Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Job Overview: Ideal Capital Projects Sourcing Manager candidate: years’ hands-on capital construction experience in procurement and competitive RFP, participating directly as a member of capital project teams. Travel about % on high-value projects experience. At minimum should have Ariba skills, Scout and/or Sirion experience is highly desired. Understands contracting negotiations and execution. Client is searching for a Capital Projects Sourcing Manager, who will be responsible for helping execute the sourcing processes across a portfolio of capital construction projects as part of the Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS) department in a fast-paced environment. The Capital Projects Sourcing Manager will report to the Category Senior Manager for Capital Construction and can work closely with many different internal business functions and many external construction services and capital equipment suppliers. Our mission is simple: to serve patients. After virtual onboarding and training, the Capital Projects Sourcing Manager may be located at one of the sites on the east coast or work remotely. East coast sites include West Greenwich, RI; Columbus, OH; Raleigh, NC and Tampa, FL. Responsibilities: Assigned to a portfolio of large capital projects valued at millions each and potentially several medium capital projects in several million range. Provide support to a variety of spend sub-categories including Architectural and Engineering services, Construction Management services, Automation Integration services, Commissioning, Quality and Validation services, and General Construction Contractor and individual Construction Trade Services. Execute and implement the sourcing strategy and purchasing needs of US-based spending across the Operations organization. Execute e-sourcing (eRFX) for the Capital Construction and Capital Equipment Global Category Management (GCM) teams. Be the Procurement Process and Systems expert ensuring compliance with all relevant global sourcing policies and procedures and participate as an integral member of Project Delivery teams. Be the Contracting lead, leading contracting activities including selecting appropriate contract template, negotiations and contract creation in Sirion, managing ongoing contract management needs and to be accountable for hand-off to Contract-to-Pay teams. Preferred Qualifications: Combination of: Sourcing, Contracting, and Project Management. Minimum of -years hands-on experience as the Sourcing or Procurement Lead on more than one Project Delivery team. Broad knowledge of the construction market forces shaping a customer's business context (, supplier base, legal & regulatory environment, sources of competitive advantage). Ensure procurement policies are followed and that compliance metrics are met or exceeded, supported through supplier contracts published in Sirion. Inform stakeholders on sourcing policies and procedures, providing support and corrective actions where required. Assists overall Project Manager with all matters related to strategic sourcing and procurement as a vital member of Project Delivery teams. Manage commercial relationships as liaison between Project Delivery teams and suppliers. Develop and maintain Project Sourcing Plan with Project Manager as a "living document" throughout the project life cycle. Lead selection of Project Delivery approach, Contract Strategy and commercial price structure and incentives/penalties. Facilitate supplier selection process, whether competitively bid or single sourced. Draft and ensure timely reviews and execution of all Contract documents using Sirion. Provide basic training of Contract provisions to Project Team and serve as the source for Contract interpretation and application during project execution. Work with Project Manager and Project Controls Manager to resolve valid contractor disputes, claims, and/or change orders. Experience in construction within the Pharma industry is a plus. Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities.