Strategic Sourcing Manager

Company: Clayens
Location: Greenville
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

Job Summary:The Indirect Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading and managing the strategic sourcing activities for indirect spend categories. This role involves identifying and implementing cost-effective procurement strategies, optimizing supplier relationships, and ensuring that non-product-related expenditures are aligned with business goals and objectives. The position requires strong analytical skills, market knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.Duties and Responsiblites:1. Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management:--- Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for various indirect categories (e.g., IT, marketing services, travel, HR services, facilities management, etc.).--- Lead supplier selection and negotiation processes, ensuring optimal pricing, quality, and service levels.--- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring continuous improvement and value generation.2. Cost Optimization & Savings Initiatives:--- Identify cost-saving opportunities through process improvements, supplier consolidation, and strategic negotiation.--- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive cost reduction initiatives and achieve savings targets.3. Monitor and track savings performance against established goals.Market Intelligence & Trend Analysis:--- Continuously monitor market conditions, industry trends, and supplier capabilities to inform sourcing strategies.--- Conduct market research to assess potential suppliers and opportunities for innovation and efficiency.4. Cross-Functional Collaboration:--- Partner with internal business units (e.g., finance, legal, operations) to understand their needs and ensure sourcing strategies align with business goals.--- Provide advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on sourcing best practices and supplier performance.5. Contract Management:--- Oversee the negotiation and execution of contracts with suppliers, ensuring that terms and conditions protect the organization's interests.--- Ensure compliance with corporate policies and legal requirements.6. Risk Management:--- Assess and mitigate risks related to supply chain disruptions, supplier performance, and contract compliance.--- Develop contingency plans to ensure continuity of supply for critical indirect services.7. Performance Monitoring & Reporting:--- Track and report on the performance of suppliers and sourcing initiatives, providing regular updates to leadership.--- Use data-driven insights to evaluate supplier performance and identify opportunities for improvement.8. Process Improvement & Best Practices:--- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in sourcing processes, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and compliance.--- Stay updated on best practices in sourcing, procurement technology, and trends to enhance overall sourcing effectiveness. Experience and Education--- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field. A master's degree or certifications in quality management (e.g., Six Sigma, ISO 9001) is a plus.--- Experience: At least 5 years' experience in a similar position with a focus on indirect strategic sourcing.--- Strong experience in managing indirect categories such as IT, facilities, HR, Capital Equipment, Operational supplies, and professional services--- This position may require occasional travel.--- Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supply chain management, and strategy development process.--- Expertise in supplier negotiation, contract management, and cost optimization.--- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.--- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization--- Mastery of IT and office automation tools.--- Fluent English and an additional language could be a plus (Spanish, French)--- Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple stakeholders.--- Clear and concise communication--- Conflict Resolution: Handle conflicts constructively and diplomatically, ensuring that issues are resolved in a way that maintains a positive working environment--- Ability to evaluate situations, data, and processes to assess problems and develop strategies to improve quality outcomes--- Decision Making: Making informed and timely decisions, especially in situations where there is uncertainty or ambiguity.--- Managing Change: Ability to adapt to changes in industry standards, technology, or organizational priorities. This includes leading teams through change smoothly.

Typical Hours are Monday to Friday (8:00am - 5:00pm)

Compensation details: 110000-140000 Yearly Salary



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Keywords: Clayens, Greenville , Strategic Sourcing Manager, Executive , Greenville, South Carolina