Director, Strategic Sourcing and Category Management

Claritev•New York, NY

3d•$150 - $160•Remote

About The Position

In this role, the successful candidate will focus on positioning our organization as a trusted partner to our internal clients to increase spend under management, standardize and streamline processes, and implement strategic sourcing strategies that deliver tangible value to the business while increasing internal client satisfaction. The leader is responsible for leading category managers and managing spend across IT (e.g., software/SaaS, hardware, telecom, staff augmentation), Professional Services (e.g., Systems integration, Consulting, Audit, Tax, Marketing), Business Process Outsource (BPO), and Corporate Services (e.g., HR, Contingent labor, Facilities) categories.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree is required, MBA or further advanced degree is desirable
10+ years of experience in Procurement
Strong knowledge of Indirect Procurement Categories: IT Services, Hardware, Software/ SaaS, Professional Services, BPO, Corporate Services, HR Services
Experience with strategic sourcing methodologies, structured contract negotiations, and supplier performance management
Experience with leading cross-functional teams effectively, and rolling out enterprise initiatives
Proven influencing skills with stakeholders
Influencing skills to persuade others to change behavior in pursuit of a common goal
Strong leadership and collaboration skills to build and maintain trusted relationships with leadership and peers
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to confidently present complex information to senior executives
Ability to think strategically and develop the organization's future state strategy
Strong Business Acumen -- the ability to understand challenges through the eyes of the business leaders
Broad-based understanding of core procurement areas of focus (spend management, category management and supplier management)
Broad-based understanding of IT / Technology procurement, sourcing strategies, and contract management
Financial planning and budget management experience
Proactively plan and lead multiple priorities effectively
Identify and drive change and continuous improvement opportunities
Comfortable with ambiguity and adapt to changing business needs and priorities
Strong process & project management experience
Highly analytical, data-driven thinking
Strong communication planning, visualization, and execution skills
Technical Skills - Microsoft Office (Power Point, Excel, Word, Visio), P2P solutions (Ariba, Coupa, etc.), Tableau, Power BI
Individual in this position must be able to work in a standard office environment which requires sitting and viewing monitor(s) for extended periods of time, operating standard office equipment such as, but not limited to, a keyboard, copier and telephone

Responsibilities

Develop internal client relationships to gain insight & understanding of their strategic priorities, roadmaps, and business requirements.
Develop category management organization, team member capabilities, strategic sourcing playbooks / processes
Lead, develop and manage sourcing and vendor management strategies across the enterprise to deliver value
Lead cross-functional sourcing teams and enterprise initiatives from strategy development through sourcing, contracting and implementation.
Optimize and consolidate supply base across procurement categories.
Define and implement process improvements that increase customer satisfaction, reduce cycle time and deliver efficiency gains while ensuring compliance with policies and mitigating supplier risk.
Develop new vendors as needed to provide the capacity and sustainability required to support current and future needs.
Facilitate and support ESG initiatives, by identifying, engaging, and developing diverse vendors
Collaborate, coordinate, and communicate across disciplines and departments.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and requirements.
Demonstrate Company's Core Competencies and values held within.
Please note due to the exposure of PHI sensitive data -- this role is considered to be a High Risk Role.
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage with low deductible & copay
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Paid Parental Leave
401(k) + match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Generous Paid Time Off – accrued based on years of service WA Candidates: the accrual rate is 4.61 hours every other week for the first two years of tenure before increasing with additional years of service
10 paid company holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Sick time benefits – for eligible employees, one hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum accrual of 40 hours per calendar year, unless the laws of the state in which the employee is located provide for more generous sick time benefits.