Strategic Sourcing Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Identify ways to reduce cost and support the strategic direction for the goods and services procurement strategy.
• Work directly with Functional team members and Procurement team within PPC to lead and influence best practices from both a commercial and operations perspective.
• Collaborate with Business Partners, Teams, and Procurement partners to understand requirements and resolve issues promptly.
• Use purchasing electronic tools including spend management software to submit RFIs, RFPs, Reverse auctions to source global suppliers.
• Support sourcing projects (where applicable) for critical categories using the sourcing process.
• Review purchase orders/requisitions to ensure compliance with company procedures.
• Identify and implement solutions to lead incremental cost reductions and cost avoidance opportunities through category knowledge by researching and understanding industry trends.
• Work with the relevant Teams to increase and implement bid projects that align with Operations Teams and other important functions strategic roadmap.
• Develop communication reviews with leadership, reviewing critical suppliers, upcoming projects, and an understanding of the forward needs.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in business, engineering, or related; OR equivalent combination of experience, skills, and expertise.
• 3+ years related experience in strategic sourcing and management.
• 2+ years' experience in regional or global project management.
• Understanding of RFPs, reverse auctions, and vendor management.
• Experience in purchasing, marketing, commercial, or negotiations.
• Leverage Lean Six Sigma, purchasing/supply chain, or similar certifications such as APICS.
• Must be able to travel 10-20% of the time.