Associate Sourcing Manager

Job Description

The Associate Sourcing Manager will support the development and implementation of strategic sourcing activities in assigned suppliers and/or commodities; with goal to obtain the best quality, service, and value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management. The Associate Sourcing Manager will support the development and implementation of strategies and projects related to cost reduction initiatives, supply base optimization and rationalization, quality improvements, risk assessments, and contract negotiations

What will you do:

• Develop best in class strategic sourcing strategies for assigned suppliers and/or commodities in support of business objectives

• Implement supplier and/or commodity strategy which will include spend/supply assessments, consolidation strategy, sourcing selection, financial and make v’s buy analyses.  

• Represent the ‘voice of the supplier’ in the organization                                 

• Collaborate with key stakeholders on contract strategy for suppliers and create, negotiate, monitor and enforce when applicable.                   

• Develop strong relationships with key suppliers as well as other disciplines within the businesses. 

• Identify supply base risk, develop and implement mitigation plans

• Obtain and communicate market condition information and technology trends related to commodities and suppliers

• Responsible for assuring cost standards are established for annual operating budgets. 

• Supports development of scorecards and business reviews for key suppliers

What you need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience

• 8 Years experience in Supply Chain Management, of which at least 4+ years in strategic sourcing.

• Knowledge and application of supplier contract strategy, negotiations, contractual terms, and contract administration.

• Strong analytical skills, ability to plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks.                                             

• Excellent interpersonal skills - able to express ideas and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.              

• Excellent PC Literacy (Excel, SharePoint, ERP Systems).                                                                    

• Proven Project Management capability with demonstrated results.                                                                                 

• Stakeholder Management