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ID #12231794
State Texas
City Dallas / fort worth
Job type Contract
Salary USD Depends on Experience Depends on Experience
Source Make Corporation
Showed 2021-04-14
Date 2021-04-13
Deadline 2021-06-12
Category Et cetera
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Sourcing Manager- Technology/Supply Chain

Texas, Dallas / fort worth, 75201 Dallas / fort worth USA

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Sourcing Manager - Technology / Supply Chain#MM – 29565

Location: DALLAS, TX

Duration: 12 Months

Job Description:Leads sourcing events and negotiations and manages procurements for highly visible and high dollar contracts with the goal of protecting the interest of the client. Mentors other Team Members and advocates continuous improvement efforts.

WORK ACTIVITIES/CONTEXT:
  • Ability to support multiple technical categories, across multiple programs and areas of the business.
  • Ability to contract at a moderate to advanced level with respect to contractual terms such as IP, data security, LOL, SLA development.
  • Ability to successfully lead, manage and negotiate sole source and one of a kind solutions with limited leverage, all Technology agreements, and multi-faceted RFX programs.

Functional Competencies:Strategic Sourcing
  • Builds and maintains solid working relationships with internal Customers and vendors for more complex strategic sourcing engagements and negotiations
  • Develops internal subject matter expertise for key suppliers to increase efficiency, value, and competitive edge for the client
  • Develops sourcing and negotiations strategies and build internal consensus from an enterprise perspective
  • Cost Management
  • Negotiates and drafts more complex contracts for products and services with the goal of obtaining the best cost and mitigating risk
  • Drives and delivers cost savings opportunities to improve profitability and achieve best total cost of ownership
  • Uses solid understanding of business requirements to execute the most appropriate agreement
Procurement Procedures
  • Leads best practices in Technology Procurement processes to ensure consistent outcomes
  • Carries best practices in Technology Procurement processes to project teams and peers
  • Advocates SCM processes to internal Customers and suppliers as a means for negotiating deals for consistent and successful outcomes
  • Collaborates to drive continuous process improvements to improve efficiencies and add value

EDUCATION:
  • BA or equivalent experience required (SCM preferred)

WORK EXPERIENCE:
  • 5 - 7 years SCM/Technology or related field

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION:
  • Preferred - PMP, Six Sigma Green Belt, CPSM, and/or CTPE

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
  • Ability to perform work duties from desk/office work area for extended periods of time.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/KNOWLEDGE/WORK STYLE:

Professional Competencies:Communicates Effectively
  • Is effective in a variety of communication settings as well as among diverse styles and position levels, including executives
  • Is able to “read” a room and adapt approach in the moment without losing momentum
  • Explains value of SCM to stakeholders to gain “buy in”
  • Demonstrates ability to challenge and influence at all levels
Plans and Aligns
  • Always ensures that the short-term goals are in line with the long-term objectives
  • Applies Project Management skills to manage time effectively through organizing work and providing guidance to resolve issues/questions in order to meet deadlines
  • Establishes personal best practices to manage responsibilities and advocates a cross functional Team
  • Supports and provides help to the Team to ensure accuracy and completeness of tasks
Manages Complexity
  • Handles situations of complexity independently
  • Manages challenging, complex agreements, events, and programs
  • Proactively uses resources to understand, investigate, and resolve complex issues
  • Independently leverages knowledge and experience to accurately analyze situations and makes sound decisions
Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must meet confidentiality expectations as to confidential, proprietary, and sensitive Company information.
  • Must have flexibility to work extended hours during the week and weekend, including Company holidays, during quarterly close or special projects.
  • Limited Travel

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