Senior Manager Strategic Sourcing

Republic Services • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Senior Manager Strategic Sourcing manages tactical procurement operations and related processes and procedures to maximize business opportunities. The position supports procurement initiatives, vendor management objectives, supply-base rationalization, spend leverage, rate reduction, opportunities for internalization, and the ongoing transformation of procure-to-pay processes.

The role leads the National Accounts Sourcing Team in support of Republic Services National Accounts customers across the U.S. and Canada. It oversees sourcing strategy, sustainability solutions initiatives, subcontractor P&L ownership, budget forecasting, supplier network management, team personnel activities, departmental administration, and financial and operational performance. The Senior Manager evaluates bids and recommends sourcing solutions, manages supplier and contract performance, handles supplier escalations, and leads cost-reduction, process-standardization, and continuous-improvement efforts. Travel by air, vehicle, or other transportation methods is approximately 2–3 times per year as required.

Requirements

• Professional CPM certification.
• At least 8 years of relevant purchasing experience at a progressively responsible level.
• At least 4 years of experience in a managerial role.
• Direct experience negotiating large support contracts involving multiple business unit/sector spend categories.

Nice To Haves

• Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, or Lean Sigma experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the National Accounts Sourcing Team supporting Republic Services National Accounts customers, including sourcing strategy, Sustainability Solutions initiatives, subcontractor P&L ownership, budget forecasting, and supplier network management across the U.S. and Canada.
• Manage team personnel activities, including hiring, training, coaching, performance management, corrective actions, and compensation recommendations.
• Oversee departmental administration, budgeting, goal setting, and financial and operational performance reporting.
• Evaluate bid responses and recommend sourcing solutions based on quality, cost savings, and payment terms; award contracts upon approval.
• Act as an escalation point for suppliers and facilitate resolution of cross-functional payment and service issues.
• Monitor key performance metrics, including P&L results, spend analytics, operational efficiencies, supplier performance, and subcontractor value capture.
• Lead cross-functional cost-reduction initiatives and sourcing strategies to improve service, supplier performance, and financial results.
• Lead process-standardization efforts to ensure compliance with company policies and operational requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships and contract performance to ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations and commercial integrity.
• Assist senior Procurement leadership in developing and implementing supplier performance management programs and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Travel by air, vehicle, or other transportation methods approximately 2–3 times per year, as required.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage
• Dental plans
• Vision coverage
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discount programs
• Retirement plan with a generous company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

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