Sourcing Manager II - Cupertino, United States - WinMax

Description

Title:
Sourcing Manager II, Req#


Location:
Cupertino,CA(Hybrid)

Contract:6+ Month

Job Description

Global Sourcing and Supply Manager – Facilities Services

Imagine what you could do here. At client, new ideas have a way of becoming

extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring

passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could

accomplish.

Summary

The Global Sourcing & Supply Manager (GSSM) is positioned as the interface

between Facilities Services Team and the industries that supply these services.

We are responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies as well as

recommending creative solutions to ever changing challenges. The position

requires an interest in market dynamics and competitive behavior, negotiation

and pricing, strong quantitative and analytical skills, critical thinking, and ability to

manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

Develop a nuanced understanding of the commodity landscape in order to

forecast industry trends and gauge emerging competitive forces. Identify

changes in buyer and supplier power and use industry dynamics to client's

advantage.

Partner with internal stakeholders in defining scope, schedule, and budget

for RFx events.

Use of e-sourcing tools to strategize, design, and execute RFx events

tailored to managed category to ensure competitive pressure on supply

base. GSSM shall direct and implement supplier-sourcing strategies to

ensure high quality, on time delivery, and cost competitiveness.

Optimize supply chain performance through should cost and benchmarking

models. Perform supplier financial research, spend analysis, and ad-hoc

financial analysis for strategic procurement deals.

Effectively work with suppliers to negotiate optimal terms for sourcing.

Understand the trade-offs between cost, volume, and quality in order to

strike agreements that meet client's performance criteria and ensure longterm business continuity.

Collaborate across the client organization to ensure business objectives

are met. Includes the ability to rapidly synthesize and communicate

findings to senior leadership and to actively identify potential service

disruptions.

Provide overall program management support and contribute to ongoing

development of processes, templates, escalation procedures, and

reporting.

Qualifications

BA/BS degree plus 3+ years of work experience, Masters degree or MBA

plus

Strong contract negotiation experience required
A tenacity, passion and demonstrated skill in negotiations
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Superb communication and interpersonal skills
Can build, grow and develop key cross-functional relationships to be able

to influence and drive projects

Ability to make quick decisions and solve complex problems with 80%

information

Willingness to operate in a dynamic and ambiguous environment
Experience in supplier management and operations and ability to solve

complex supply chain issues a plus

End to end ownership of contract negotiations for both commercial and

legal aspects a plus

Thirst for knowledge and ability to learn quickly

Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and

diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement

opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans,

and individuals with disabilities. Client will not discriminate or retaliate against

applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of

other applicants.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable

accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to

perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of

employment. Please contact us to request accommodation


PayRate:
$68-74/hr,w2

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