Sourcing and Category Manager

Columbia Bank•Lakewood, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

To support the company's engagement with suppliers in any capacity. In partnership with the business owners, the Supplier Manager will ensure that best practices established by the procurement organization are followed and executed with any supplier engagement that includes but is not limited to the following: sourcing a supplier for new or expanded capabilities, performing supplier business reviews, running RFP's or RFI's, selecting a supplier from an RFP, contract negotiations and contracting, contract renewals, supplier performance resolution, and the like. Lead supplier engagement activities that include: sourcing a supplier for new or expanded capabilities, performing supplier business reviews, running RFP’s or RFI’s, selecting a supplier from a RFP, contract negotiations and contracting, contract renewals, supplier performance resolution, and the like to best in class processes. Partner with business owners to ensure their suppliers are aligned with their strategic goals and strategy. Oversee the contract renewal process to ensure that the business’ contracts are properly reviewed, and any appropriate actions are taken proactively before the renewal period. Plan for annual and other periodic reviews with business owners on their supplier engagement needs. Prepare an annual review and then meet regularly as needed to ensure alignment with business owner and any potential supplier performance issues requiring resolution. Coordinate quarterly business reviews with top suppliers (highest spend, business critical, highly visible, etc.) for any business unit being supported. Responsible for proactively managing stakeholders and demonstrating stakeholder management skills that include: proactive communication, timely updates, prioritization of time aligned with business needs, accomplished project management ownership, etc. Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities – knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training. Keeps up to date on regulation changes. Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training. Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description. May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert. Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Columbia corporate culture in all actions and words. Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate. Embraces our vision to become “Business Bank of Choice” May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

4-7 years of demonstrated experience in supplier management with increasing levels of responsibilities across all indirect categories of spend
Understanding of contracting and the contracting elements as well as contract negotiations
Analytical and excel analysis experience
Building tables as well as pivot tables for baseline comparisons of data and analysis
Experience with project management and demonstrated project management skills
Experience with stakeholder management

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, or Supply Chain

Responsibilities

Sourcing a supplier for new or expanded capabilities
Performing supplier business reviews
Running RFP’s or RFI’s
Selecting a supplier from a RFP
Contract negotiations and contracting
Contract renewals
Supplier performance resolution
Ensuring suppliers are aligned with business owners' strategic goals and strategy
Overseeing the contract renewal process
Planning for annual and periodic reviews with business owners on supplier engagement needs
Coordinating quarterly business reviews with top suppliers
Proactively managing stakeholders
Demonstrating compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function
Keeping up to date on regulation changes
Following all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completing all required annual or job-specific training
Maintaining a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other regulations
Coaching, mentoring, or training others and teaching coursework as subject matter expert
Actively learning, demonstrating, and fostering the Columbia corporate culture
Taking personal initiative and being a positive example for others to emulate

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans)
401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Tuition assistance
Mental health resources
Identity theft protection
Legal support
Auto and home insurance
Pet insurance
Access to an online discount marketplace
Paid vacation
Sick days
Volunteer days
Holidays