Americas Senior Sourcing Manager

Jefferies Financial Group • New York, NY

7d • $150,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Jefferies’ Procurement Department is seeking a Senior Sourcing/Procurement Manager to provide greater value across all business divisions for all managed Categories of Spend, especially in IT focusing on hardware, software and support services/consulting services. The Procurement Manager will work closely Procurement’s Sr. Members and Team of Specialists who collectively manage sourcing and procurement for Technology, Corporate Services, Front Office, Investment Banking, Wealth Management, Asset Management, Marketing and other categories that utilize the Firm’s resources. Candidates must demonstrate professionalism and relationship management skills together with strong technical, written and verbal communication skills. The work is fast paced, challenging and intellectually stimulating. The ability to work under pressure while managing and prioritizing deadlines, stakeholder expectations and governance requirements; while also being able to function as part of a Team and work independently, are some of the essential traits of a successful candidate. A background in sourcing within the financial sector is most desirable, but procurement professionals with other industry experience will be considered. Responsibilities include: Manage internal Client/Customer Relationships, build on and improve customer satisfaction, Meet established deadlines, promote procurement best practices, and directly communicate forecasts, firm requirements/needs, and opportunities. Liaising with stakeholders and key company employees to determine their product and service needs, as well as governance teams/bodies as needed (such as Legal, IT Security, Privacy, Risk Management and Accounting). Procuring: Performing all procurement activities including client assessments, market research, negotiating agreements, coordination of redlines with review teams, to completion in the preparation of signature requirements Sourcing: Lead Sourcing Engagements (RFx, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management and Tactical Purchases resulting in tender offers and the management needed therein) Manage, Develop, and Stabilize Supplier, Manufacturer and Vendor Relationships to improve business efficiency while identifying added value(s) across deal completion. Identifying areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results Complying with Governance, Policies and Procedures for risk management and mitigation knowing when to liaison and adding the appropriate SMEs

Requirements

• 8+ Years Procurement Experience across the entire Source to Pay cycle
• 8+ Years Contract Negotiation Experience
• Experience with Uniform Commercial Code Best Practices
• Expertise working with legal and governance teams in negotiating and managing various forms of: Non-Disclosure Agreements, Consulting Agreements, Statements of Work, License Agreements (I.e. MLA, SA, EA & EULA, etc.), Master Agreements (i.e. MSA, MPA, MCA etc.), and Service Level Agreements (as well as standard Order Forms and quotations)
• Exceptional Tactical and Logistics Management Skills
• Exceptional written and verbal Communication Skills with all levels of staff including C-Suite
• Detail Oriented, Meticulous, Highly Organized, Focused, and Objective Driven Personality
• High Ethical Standards
• Experience with Procurement systems a plus (i.e. GEP, SAP Ariba & Coupa)
• Proficient in Data Analysis

Nice To Haves

• A background in sourcing within the financial sector is most desirable, but procurement professionals with other industry experience will be considered.
• Experience with Procurement systems a plus (i.e. GEP, SAP Ariba & Coupa)

Responsibilities

• Manage internal Client/Customer Relationships, build on and improve customer satisfaction
• Meet established deadlines, promote procurement best practices, and directly communicate forecasts, firm requirements/needs, and opportunities
• Liaising with stakeholders and key company employees to determine their product and service needs, as well as governance teams/bodies as needed (such as Legal, IT Security, Privacy, Risk Management and Accounting)
• Performing all procurement activities including client assessments, market research, negotiating agreements, coordination of redlines with review teams, to completion in the preparation of signature requirements
• Lead Sourcing Engagements (RFx, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management and Tactical Purchases resulting in tender offers and the management needed therein)
• Manage, Develop, and Stabilize Supplier, Manufacturer and Vendor Relationships to improve business efficiency while identifying added value(s) across deal completion
• Identifying areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results
• Complying with Governance, Policies and Procedures for risk management and mitigation knowing when to liaison and adding the appropriate SMEs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed