Strategic Sourcing Manager - IV

Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager - IV
Location: Remote (PST / CST / MST preferred)
Duration: 06 months
Pay Range: $(57.00 60.00)/hr on W2 all-inclusive without benefits

Job Description:

At least 7 years of strategic sourcing experience required. (10 years is preferred)

Experience in Indirect Procurement is strongly preferred; candidates with Marketing experience are especially encouraged to apply.

This role is will support the Marketing Procurement Group.

Responsibilities will include leading sourcing activities of moderate complexity and providing support for complex or strategic initiatives.

Lead end-to-end sourcing processes including requirements gathering, RFP/RFI development, proposal evaluation, scenario analysis, supplier selection, and contract drafting, negotiation and execution to deliver optimal value and terms.

Role is responsible for executing main service agreements, statements of work, letter agreements, and order forms.

Define commodity and supplier strategies

Adopt best-practice commodity management and strategic sourcing processes

Track category performance relative to targets and conduct supplier reviews for assigned suppliers

Communicate clearly with procurement leadership, business stakeholders and team about strategies, contracts, and project updates.

Provide support for highly complex or strategic initiatives; assigned tasks may include:

Analyze supply market and current supply base

Build business case

Build RFx and auction

Negotiate contract provisions

Track and report category performance against targets - On-board suppliers

Conduct supplier performance reviews

Monitor contract execution

Identify and recommend future sourcing opportunities.

Skills to have to be successful: Leveraged AI-powered procurement tools, spend analytics, and market intelligence to generate insights, identify savings opportunities, and support data-driven sourcing decisions. Strong analytical skills and competency with Excel are required.