Manager Global Sourcing & Supply Chain

Sotera Health•Oak Brook, IL

20h

About The Position

Sotera Health is seeking a Manager Global Sourcing & Supply Chain to lead strategic sourcing for direct and indirect goods and services. The role analyzes spend and develops and executes sourcing strategies that support global business units, stakeholders, and initiatives through supplier, category, supply chain, value, and compliance analysis. The manager leads category strategy development and execution, oversees and develops sourcing specialists, and builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders and key suppliers. The position is accountable for cost savings, supplier performance, sourcing plans, RFx activities, contract negotiations, resolution of supplier service issues, supplier-data accuracy, and purchasing discipline and compliance. The manager is expected to meet project, department, and financial goals and milestones independently, support and develop the team, and deliver complex, large-scope projects and innovative solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Procurement, or Supply Chain, or equivalent experience in a related field.
At least 8 years of experience in Sourcing, Supply Chain, Procurement, or Corporate Financial Planning; ability to independently develop and execute category strategies.
1–3 years of supervisory experience.
Ability to establish and build strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple activities.
Advanced negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
Strong financial acumen.
Drive to challenge the status quo and collaboratively implement change.
Strong analytical skills, especially MS Excel formulas and pivot tables.
Presentation-development skills, especially in MS PowerPoint.
Ability to influence using data-driven approaches.
Ability to meet project, department, and financial goals and milestones while working independently.
Ability to complete complex and large-scope projects.

Responsibilities

Lead development of category sourcing strategies for direct and indirect goods and services.
Manage and develop a team of sourcing specialists and support their daily activities.
Build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Support development of statements of work and business requirements documents with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and manage plans for assigned categories to achieve spend and performance goals.
Build in-depth knowledge of assigned categories and develop category sourcing strategies.
Achieve cost savings targets and supplier performance goals.
Analyze historical spend to identify sourcing opportunities to improve cost, working capital, and payment terms.
Develop relationships with key suppliers serving multiple sites and businesses.
Develop and manage Request for Proposal, Quote, or Information (RFx) activities with business partners to drive savings.
Negotiate contract terms and conditions in cooperation with business partners.
Resolve supplier-related service issues in a timely manner.
Ensure accuracy of supplier-related data in business systems.
Champion purchasing discipline and compliance with internal stakeholders.
Meet project, department, and financial goals and milestones while working independently.
Support and develop the team and generate innovative solutions to achieve organizational goals.