Sourcing Manager (Contract Negotiator)

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple, concurrent sourcing initiatives including strategy, supplier selection, market intelligence, and contract execution.
• Negotiate complex commercial and contractual terms with executives and legal representatives.
• Direct Senior Leaders towards the best purchasing decision by balancing solution cost with business requirements.
• Support the talent development of the Sourcing team by mentoring Buyers and Sourcing Specialists while sharing knowledge, experience, and leading practices across Divisions.
• Execute on defined objectives aligned to Sourcing Strategies through the development and distribution of RFx’s (RFI, RFQ, RFP), vendor communication, development of vendor selection criteria, and collaboration with cross-functional teams including business owners and legal.
• Maintain accurate records and data within the contract management system and other related sourcing tools.
• Use procurement tools and systems to create operational efficiency and visibility across the enterprise.
• Identify and pursue ad hoc opportunities to reduce product/service costs and support the implementation of operational improvement initiatives.
• Assess pricing using analytics and benchmarking to ensure competitive outcomes.
• Develop strong relationships with business partners to ensure early visibility into upcoming sourcing needs.
• Champion process improvements and provide feedback on impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Business, Law, Information Systems, or Supply Chain Management preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years related work experience, preferably involving negotiation and contracts.
• Understanding of supply chain management concepts and procedures.
• Knowledge of legal, contracting, third party risk environments.
• Ability to communicate complex cost models, risk, and business concepts at executive levels.
• Strong people and project management skills; ability to influence without authority.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across divisions and communicate upward effectively.