Manager, Sourcing Portfolio

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required (one year of experience for every one year of college).
• 8+ years of total sourcing or related industry experience; some positions may require technical/category experience.
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree (nice to have).
• Six Sigma, CPSM, or other related certification (nice to have).
• Project Management experience, Utility industry experience (nice to have).
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience (nice to have).

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary interface between Power Generation and Procurement for sourcing activities.
• Interfaces with customers to develop and refine near-term and long-term sourcing strategic and tactical plans.
• Develops strategic portfolio and category plans to generate cost savings, deliver service excellence, optimize diversity spending, and total cost of ownership for key lines of business.
• Ensures the overall governance of the contract approval process from contract creation through contract award.
• Oversees contract spend across multiple spend categories.
• Develops short and long-term strategies for all spend categories within the portfolio.
• Leads complex cross-functional teams in the execution of strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Manages spend analysis, needs assessment, benchmarking, and business case development.
• Leads development and execution of negotiation strategies.
• Monitors and maximizes customer satisfaction using standardized client service level agreements.
• Manages supplier relationship and performance management, including continuous improvement-based relationships that deliver mutually beneficial results for the organization and its suppliers.
• Establishes service level agreements to hold suppliers accountable for performance.
• Approves purchase orders and contracts from $500,000 to $10 million.
• Directly supervises Category Leaders.

Skills

• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders.
• Ability to prepare executive briefings and present sourcing strategies to decision-makers.
• Strategic mindset capable of conducting market research and developing sourcing strategies.
• Strong business partner who can build credibility with leadership and drive sourcing decisions through influence, analytics, and executive-level communication.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems and implementation barriers.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
• SAP/SRM proficiency.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates.