Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing- IT

Position Summary

In this role, you will be a key member of our Strategic Sourcing Center, executing strategies for large-scale development and procurement projects for our clients.

Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies as a key part of our solution to deliver on client objectives for IT, and related categories including hardware, software, and services.
• Provide insight and subject matter expertise to clients and internal departments spanning the entire client relationship lifecycle.
• Analyze client spending and procurement processes to identify opportunities to optimize efficiency, process compliance, quality, and cost.
• Manage and effectively deliver multiple projects on time and with the appropriate results.
• Build, manage and execute large-scale and multi-client RF(x)s through our sourcing software.
• Lead discovery sessions and review RF(x) documents and strategy directly with the client.
• Create templates in Ariba.
• Gather pertinent information and enter data.
• Launch RF(x)s and monitor vendor progress.
• Process large amounts of client data to compile market baskets and vendor panels for RF(x).
• Summarize RF(x) results for presentation to SMEs or other internal stakeholders.
• Sources suppliers and fosters strong supplier relationships.
• Negotiate best pricing and service through the application of LogicSource’s sourcing methodology.
• Counsel internal and client stakeholders on specifications improvement and value engineering to drive cost containment and savings.
• Ensure strategies can be executed in compliance with appropriate policies and procedures.
• Foster LogicSource’s vendor ecosystem by maintaining in-depth knowledge of and relationships with the national vendor marketplace.
• Advise client teams on vendor performance, strategic alliances, and opportunities to leverage total spending under management.
• Maintain a supplier management structure and process to vet, on board, monitor, and audit suppliers.
• Support onsite teams in resolving vendor issues, as necessary.
• Remain abreast of the latest industry innovations and continually feed information to those serving our clients.
• Identify and share technical best practices across various client engagements.
• Provide first-rate customer service to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction, internal and external.
• Develop and deliver presentations to clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of seven to ten years’ cross-functional experience in managing the procurement process, vendors and contracts at the Director or Manager Level.
• Demonstrated success in IT and Indirect Procurement or supply chain management roles, developing RF(x)s for indirect materials.
• Expertise in IT Hardware, Software, Telecom, and all related IT/Telecom Services.
• Additional Indirect Procurement categories experience such as Legal, Professional Services, is a plus.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn.
• Prior experience interfacing with clients and/or stakeholders at all organizational levels, especially within a services industry (e.g., professional consulting, BPO, outsourcing).
• Strong organizational and project management skills to ensure on-time delivery.
• Experience with e-sourcing software is a plus, specifically, familiarity with SAP Ariba.
• Ability to operate independently in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication skills with the proven ability to interact effectively with suppliers, and internal or client stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Experience with inventory management, requisitioning, fulfillment, and distribution is a plus.
• Detail oriented with the keen ability deliver on client expectations, influencing others or escalating as needed to do so.
• Proven ability to build relationships and gain credibility in areas beyond defined scope of work.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills.
• Analytically adept with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability and flexibility to travel to clients and suppliers.

Benefits

• A robust benefits package that includes extensive health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family. Employer‑funded HRA, a 401(k) match, Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs, short- and long-term disability coverage, AD&D, life insurance, fertility assistance, and more.
• Supplemental benefits such as unexpected large expenses related to Accidents, Hospitalization, or Critical Care. Along with support for Maternity/Paternity, FMLA, and Military leave.
• Offer behavioral health services within the medical support insurance plan and everyday support tools to help with mental health.
• A business-casual workplace offering a flexible, hybrid work environment with offices in Westport, CT, and Charleston, SC.

Pay Range

$97,500 - $190,000 USD