Sourcing Manager II

Aflac, Incorporated•Columbus, GA

1d•$75,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all…The Aflac Way. Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com. Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac. Worker Designation – This role is hybrid. This means you will be expected to report to one of our Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership.

Requirements

In-depth knowledge of sourcing principals, supplier analysis, RFP and primary and secondary research methods
Ability to identify and research potential new suppliers
Prepare proposals, request quotes and negotiate contracts
Maintain strong supplier relations, liaison with internal stakeholders
Knowledge of the principles, techniques, and methodology of Procurement, and ability to adapt the same to new situations
Excellent presentation, oral, written, and interpersonal communication and team facilitation skills to effectively interact and negotiate with senior management, internal and external customers,and suppliers
Aptitude for conceptualizing, communicating and selling new concepts while also being able to take an analytic approach to problem solving and strategic development
Strong personal computer skills with experience in Windows-based software
Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Accounting, IT, Supply Chain Mgmt, or related field
Six or more years of professional job-related experience
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Sourcing, Procurement, and/or Supplier Management Certifications

Responsibilities

Oversee the execution of necessary RFx to include requested for information, proposals, quotes, and bids to support the category management team
Support the Category Manager with negotiations during sourcing events Utilizes market insights and internal demand to optimize market approach and estimate savings potential
Perform supplier/contract due diligence based on medium and high-risk assessment
Develops and executes fact-based negotiations with suppliers
Evaluates and recommends RFx proposal for award based on agreed scoring criteria
Facilitates contract drafting and review process in collaboration with Legal, suppliers, category management, and sourcing teams
Support the category teams in maintaining a sourcing pipeline to identify items needing to be sourced, a timeframe for their sourcing, and resources to be involved
Plans end to end sourcing events and follows execution to ensure timely completion
Negotiate complex contracts with suppliers, ensuring favorable terms for the company while mitigating risks
Develops transition plan for new contracts and ensures proper storage and visibility of contracts
Maintains contract lifecycle tools and templates, supports supplier negotiations, and provides SRM team with contractual obligations

Benefits

medical
dental
vision coverage
prescription drug coverage
health care flexible spending
dependent care flexible spending
Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee)
401(k) plans
annual bonuses
an opportunity to purchase company stock
11 paid holidays
up to 20 days PTO
state-mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being