Buyer for Production's Chemicals and office supply at J&F Foods. Process requests, negotiate prices, manage suppliers, and update SAP.
About the role
- Strategic Sourcing Director-IT at Medtronic leading sourcing for $700M IT spend. Manage a diverse team and influence key IT stakeholders in a global role.
Responsibilities
- Provide inspirational leadership to the team of both early career and tenured resources in managing the IT Category
- Identify and nurture talent, and lead by example
- Create value within ~$700M in non-Services IT spend
- Develop and implement strategies that result in a sustainable competitive advantage
- Bring the best-in-class analytical and communication skills
- Achieve year-on-year value improvements for all aspects of quality, service, innovation, and cost
- Perform RF(x) events to drive competitive pressure and ensure maximum value is realized
- Lead contract negotiations
- Engage and influence multiple stakeholders (primarily senior leadership)
- Work independently and build strategic relationships with key suppliers
- Interact and partner with the Office of CIO, Legal, Information Security, Privacy, Quality, and other key stakeholder groups
- Provide stakeholders with a balanced view of contract risk and liabilities
- Build a multi-year (at least 2 years) pipeline to support planning processes
- Assist in Supplier Stratification activities
- Gather market intelligence and trends for relevant categories and associated sub-categories
- Systematically gather internal and external benchmarks to support sourcing efforts
- Recommend solutions to business problems and/or identify opportunities for improvement
- Follow governance processes and purchasing controls systems to ensure compliance
- Educate and train stakeholders on key indirect supply management initiatives and policies
- Establish and support a work environment of continuous improvement
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Technology Sourcing or IT Procurement
- Managing a portfolio of enterprise IT suppliers with 7+ years of managerial experience
- Advanced degree plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in Technology Sourcing or IT Procurement
- Global Category Management experience
- Understanding of underlying economics, pricing drivers, and typical contract terms of the different IT categories
- Experience working in a large multi-divisional corporation (Nice to Have)
- Knowledge of working in FDA-regulated industries (Nice to Have)
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Excellent judgment, problem-solving, and influencing skills
- Strong program management skills
- Strong legal acumen
- Proficient in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
Benefits
- Health, Dental and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability leave
- Dependent daycare spending account
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Simple Steps (global well-being program)
- Incentive plans
- 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
- Short-term disability
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
- Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
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