Strategic Sourcing Manager - Remote, United States - BCFORWARD TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED

    BCFORWARD TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED
    BCFORWARD TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED Remote, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    *BCforward is looking for Strategic Sourcing Manager(REMOTE)

    *About BCforward

    *Established in 1998, BCforward, a Black-owned firm headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, pioneers workforce management and digital product delivery solutions globally. With a team of 6,000+ consultants across the world, they champion human potential, guided by core values of People-Centricity, Excellence, and Diversity. As a market leader, BCforward provides a best-in-class workplace, emphasizing equal opportunity employment and fostering a culture of accountability and optimism.

    *Position Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager**Location: Remote**Expected Duration: 03+ months.

    *Payrate: 65$/hr.

    *Position Description

    Strategic Sourcing Manager


    The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for identifying opportunities and implementing sourcing strategies in order to optimize cost, quality, and efficiency.

    *Required Skills:
    • Strong analytical skills
    • Negotiation skills
    • Strategic thinking
    • Risk management.
    • Legal knowledge
    • Degree, Professional qualification (MCIPS or CPSM)
    • 7 years' experience as SSM or indirect required as minimum.
    *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

    Job Types:
    Full-time, Contract


    Pay:
    $65.00 per hour

    Expected hours: 40 per week


    Schedule:

    • 8 hour shift
    • Monday to Friday

    Work Location:
    Remote