Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

2 weeks ago


Chicago Illinois, United States Block Full time
Job Description

Block has an exciting career opportunity for a Global Indirect Strategic Sourcing Manager based in the United States (Remote) to support the BPO & Professional Services (HR, Finance, Consulting) category .  This is a chance for a highly motivated and experienced Strategic Sourcing and Category Leader Professional. The role will focus on supporting insource-outsource initiatives and adoption of the source-to-pay process through system optimization and proactive partner outreach along with sourcing management, contract management, and negotiation support where applicable. The position will report to a Sourcing Lead within Procurement.  We ask that you have a continuous improvement philosophy, strong relationship building and management skills, and the ability to share thoughtful education with key stakeholders while maintaining receptiveness with key collaborators on best practices and market trends.

You will:

Support, Lead and Drive Insource-Outsource Initiatives as well as drive RFX’s, Contract Negotiations and help improve BPO programs and other Professional Services such as Consulting, HR/Benefits, and Finance.

Own the selection/negotiation/management/purchasing for large category groups and multiple smaller suppliers or sub-categories as a key contributor/leader. 

Work with Procurement and cross-functional leaders to develop, implement and monitor category strategies. 

Support Block leadership strategic planning efforts, focusing on sourcing (thru best in class sourcing methodologies), contract negotiation, buying, and risk mitigation strategy. 

Oversee complex, Block-wide supplier relations, developing solutions to new problems and using your foresight to anticipate future trends and issues. 

Lead a network of other authorities, building cross-functional consensus. You are responsible for and will project manage Key Category Supplier Relationship QBRs to ensure Block is receiving agreed to services based on key SLAs and KPIs.

Model strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration skills and have a noticeable positive impact on the velocity and success of your teammates. 

Develop selection/negotiation criteria, establish purchasing goals, coordinate resources, and provide category leadership in line with long-term buying objectives. 

Uphold, champion, and exemplify the Block values. 

Will support business partners around the globe including the United States, Canada, Europe/UK, and Australia.



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