Sr. Strategic Sourcing Supervisor developing strategic sourcing and supplier relationships for IT SaaS within a global manufacturer. Leading negotiations and managing supplier relationships to meet business objectives.
Responsibilities
Support the team’s customer-centric approach by aligning strategies to business objectives and building strong stakeholder relationships
Lead go-to-market approaches including competitive bid processes, supplier evaluations, and the development and execution of negotiation strategies
Develop annual operating and cost savings plans within your categories of responsibility
Serve as a project manager to drive, negotiate, and execute multiple agreement types
Act as the primary contact for contract negotiations in your categories
Manage supplier relationships including business reviews and deliver on-going business value
Analyze spend information and business needs to build category plans and strategic sourcing activities
Meet established Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) for responding to customer requests, ensuring efficient processing of new agreements and supporting enterprise growth
Requirements
5 years strategic sourcing experience; at least 3 years of experience related to IT sourcing
Strong understanding of IT SaaS Procurement strategies and IT Operations, with the ability to evaluate vendor offerings and align solutions to business needs
Demonstrated technical aptitude with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical team to understand requirements and translate them into SaaS product solutions
Experience managing direct reports
Experienced negotiator and strong influencing capabilities
Results driven attitude with customer centric focus on procurement
Outstanding relationship building skills with the ability to work as part of a team
Strong communication skills
Detail oriented with demonstrated analytical skills
Ability to set and meet deadlines and make decisions in line with department goals
Experience in managing several objectives and projects in a dynamic global environment
Benefits
Resideo provides comprehensive benefits, including life and health insurance
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