Strategic Sourcing Manager

About the role

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for delivering value and leading innovation for the firm through a broad set of sourcing and procurement activities. This position is responsible for collaborating closely with stakeholders to understand needs and strategic objectives for the various departments to develop a strategic roadmap for sourcing opportunities to drive value and mitigate risks.

• Work cross-functionally with the various departments and offices throughout the firm to evaluate requirements of goods and services, manage implementation of new supplier programs, communicate contract terms and facilitate hand-off of contract management to the business unit to establish new supplier relationships in an efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Apply best practices in strategic sourcing, procurement and business negotiations, ensuring alignment with Firm strategic objectives.
• Perform spend analysis and develop a sourcing roadmap focused on cost savings, supplier management and process improvement.
• Work closely with stakeholders, develop requirements and project scopes and implement best in class sourcing activities to procure high-quality products and services from suppliers that adhere to the firm’s standards.
• Identify and leverage opportunities and negotiate contracts to achieve the lowest total cost of ownership across the Firm’s spend.
• Deliver cost savings to the Firm.
• Develop and implement supplier relationship management (SRM) practices including, but not limited to, vendor evaluations and quarterly business reviews.
• Build strong, productive relationships with key business stakeholders and relevant internal teams, including but not limited to Contracts, InfoSec, IT, Finance and Privacy.
• Use expertise and relationships to influence key stakeholders.
• Lead strategic thinking and supplier management in key areas of Firm spend. Accountable for leading the development and execution of multi-year category strategies.
• Build and communicate category intelligence throughout the company.

Requirements

• Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain or a related field preferred. MBA a plus.
• Five - Seven years of experience in indirect sourcing and procurement.
• Experience in sourcing and category management for software, professional services, outsourcing, and other indirect categories.
• Vendor negotiation experience.
• Experience in change management and implementing new programs and processes.
• Understanding of law firm operations a plus.

Skills

• High degree of motivation, with driving sense of responsibility, accountability, and responsiveness.
• Advanced analytical and information gathering skills; ability to evaluate and prioritize extensive, detailed data.
• Excellent attention to detail skills in all areas including email communication, presentations and data analysis.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and capability to work effectively in a matrixed organization with the ability to develop stakeholder relationships at senior levels.
• Talent for delivering client service through teamwork.
• Ability to quickly assess information, anticipate issues and outcomes, and make effective recommendations and/or decisions, including ability to draw clear conclusions from a diverse set of data.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills with intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• High client service ethic and a proven record in delivering exemplary client satisfaction to external and internal clients.
• Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm for leveraging AI and emerging technologies to enhance sourcing strategy, improve decision-making, and drive operational efficiency and innovation.

Benefits

• A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options and backup child and elder care.
• Global wellness program, including free access to Talkspace and Calm apps.
• An annual community service day to make an impact on your community and a birthday holiday just for fun.
• Education reimbursement annually.
• Dedicated Talent Development team.
• Competitive annual profit-sharing contribution.