The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for identifying opportunities and implementing sourcing strategies in order to optimize cost, quality, and efficiency.
Main responsibilities:
– Identify suppliers
– Evaluate suppliers: cost, quality, and risk analysis
– Negotiate commercial terms and contractual agreements
– Execute legal documentation ensuring compliance with legal requirements
– Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure sourcing strategy aligns with business requirements
– Monitor market trends
– Manage supplier relationships
Skills required:
– Strong analytical skills: data analysis capabilities for market trends and cost optimization
– Effective communication skills: essential in order to collaborate, build rapport internally and externally
– Negotiation skills: proficiency in negotiating contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms
– Strategic thinking: ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies for the service lines
– Risk management: identify and manage risks to ensure continuity
– International mindset: understand global markets and sourcing strategies for global supply chains
– Legal knowledge: understand commercial contracts and able to interpret clauses and negotiate best outcome
Qualification requirements:
– Degree qualified (BA Degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, or related field)
– Professional qualification: MCIPS, or CPSM or equivalent
– At least 7 years' experience as strategic sourcing manager on indirect categories
The target hiring compensation range for this role is the equivalent of $56.24 to $62.49 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
Additional benefits offered may include; medical health insurance and dental insurance, life insurance, and eligibility to participate in 401k plan with company match.
About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium . More information on our awesome benefits ! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
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