1631 - Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing- IT

LogicSource

3d • $160,000 - $225,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

LogicSource is an innovative leader in sourcing and procurement services, helping companies increase profits through better buying. Operated by a 500-person collective of procurement professionals, we are deeply rooted in data and insight-driven strategic sourcing, category management, operational excellence, and value delivery. Partnering with Fortune 500 companies, we build and nurture strategic relationships while delivering strong execution that drives measurable bottom-line impact and the development of best-in-class procurement capabilities.

We have an immediate opening for a full time Director, Strategic Sourcing – Information Technology. As a key member of our Strategic Sourcing Center of Excellence, you will be responsible for executing strategies for large-scale development and procurement projects for our clients in areas such as: IT Services, Software, Telecom, Mobile, and Hardware. This role reports to the Managing Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of twelve years cross-functional experience in managing the procurement process, vendors and contracts at the Director or Manager Level.
• Experience in negotiating and sourcing clinical applications.
• Demonstrated success in IT and Indirect Procurement or supply chain management roles, developing RF(x)s for indirect materials.
• Expertise in IT Hardware, Software, Telecom and all related IT/Telecom Services.
• Prior experience interfacing with clients and/or stakeholders at all organizational levels, especially within a services industry (e.g., professional consulting, BPO, outsourcing).
• Strong organizational and project management skills to ensure on-time delivery.
• Ability to operate independently in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication skills with the proven ability to interact effectively with suppliers, and internal or client stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Detail oriented with the keen ability deliver on client expectations, influencing others or escalating as needed to do so.
• Proven ability to build relationships and gain credibility in areas beyond defined scope of work.
• Analytically adapted with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability and flexibility to travel to clients and suppliers.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Additional Indirect Procurement categories of experience such as Legal, Professional Services, Food and Supplies is a plus.
• Experience with e-sourcing software is a plus, specifically, familiarity with SAP Ariba.
• Experience with inventory management, requisitioning, fulfillment and distribution is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies as a key part of our solution to deliver on client objectives for IT, and related categories including; hardware, software and services, a plus to have additional experience in other Indirect Procurement categories, such as Legal and Professional Services.
• Provide insight and subject matter expertise to clients and internal departments spanning the entire client relationship lifecycle.
• Analyze client spend and procurement processes to identify opportunities to optimize efficiency, process compliance, quality and cost.
• Manage and effectively deliver multiple projects on time and with the appropriate results.
• Build, manage and execute large-scale and multi-client RF(x)s through our sourcing software.
• Lead discovery sessions and review RF(x) documents and strategy directly with the client.
• Gather pertinent information and enter data.
• Launch RF(x)s and monitor vendor progress.
• Source suppliers and foster strong supplier relationships.
• Negotiate best pricing and service through the application of LogicSource’s sourcing methodology.
• Counsel internal and client stakeholders on specifications improvement and value engineering to drive cost containment and savings.
• Ensure strategies can be executed in compliance with appropriate policies and procedures.
• Foster LogicSource’s vendor ecosystem by maintaining in-depth knowledge of and relationships with the national vendor marketplace.
• Advise client teams on vendor performance, strategic alliances and opportunities to leverage total spend under management.
• Maintain a supplier management structure and process to vet, on-board, monitor and audit suppliers.
• Support onsite teams in resolving vendor issues as necessary.
• Remain abreast of the latest industry innovations and continually feed information to those serving our clients.
• Identify and share technical best practices across various client engagements.
• Provide first-rate customer service to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction, internal and external.
• Develop and deliver presentations to clients.

Benefits

• Flexible PTO
• Extensive health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Employer‑funded HRA
• 401(k) match
• Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• AD&D
• Life insurance
• Fertility assistance
• Supplemental benefits such as unexpected large expenses related to Accidents, Hospitalization, or Critical Care.
• Support for Maternity/Paternity, FMLA, and Military leave.
• Behavioral health services within the medical support insurance plan and everyday support tools to help with mental health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior