Director of Strategic Sourcing leading procurement projects focusing on technology and vendor management at Fidelity. Collaborating with business leaders across various segments to drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Responsibilities
Leading procurement projects of high complexity, supporting multiple business groups across the enterprise.
Partnering with business leaders to strengthen Fidelity’s ability to secure the right products at the right price and contractual terms.
Strategizing with business and technology leaders to develop vendor and product strategies.
Leading sourcing efforts, including negotiating commercial and contract terms for each project.
Coordinating with risk-based teams to ensure supplier contracts mitigate risk.
Driving outstanding pricing outcomes with suppliers.
Educating and enforcing procurement and risk policies consistently.
Requirements
BS/BA in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or 5–8 years of equivalent experience in Procurement.
Background in sourcing, contracting, procurement operations and/or related vendor/product management.
Experience evaluating, negotiating, and contracting with suppliers.
Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams through procurement projects.
Strong risk assessment skills and ability to translate requirements into viable business solutions.
Proficiency in business analytics, developing business cases, and presenting recommendations to decision-makers.
Experience engaging with leaders at all levels, from front-line teams to the C-Suite.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Flexibility to adapt to changing needs and processes.
Commitment to data stewardship and ensuring data integrity.
Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
Strong process orientation with demonstrated continuous improvement skills.
Supplier relationship management skills, with a constructive approach to demanding performance.
Passion for improving quality and reducing costs to drive optimal business outcomes.
Ability to perform financial, technical, and performance evaluations of suppliers.
Excellent organizational skills and a consistent track record of teamwork.
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