Sourcing Manager

GEP•Chicago, IL

16h•$120,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

GEP is a diverse, creative team of people passionate about procurement. We invest ourselves entirely in our client’s success, creating strong collaborative relationships that deliver extraordinary value year after year. Our clients include market global leaders with far-flung international operations, Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises, leading government and public institutions. We deliver practical, effective services and software that enable procurement leaders to maximise their impact on business operations, strategy and financial performance. That’s just some of the things that we do in our quest to build a beautiful company, enjoy the journey and make a difference. GEP is a place where individuality is prized, and talent respected. We’re focused on what is real and effective. GEP is where good ideas and great people are recognized, results matter, and ability and hard work drive achievements. We’re a learning organization, actively looking for people to help shape, grow and continually improve us. Are you one of us? GEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to hiring and valuing a global diverse work team. For more information please visit us on GEP.com or check us out on LinkedIn.com. As a Sourcing Manager, you will utilize your strategic sourcing skills to complete the following responsibilities:• Take complete ownership of team’s performance (SLA’s/KPI’s) and provide aggregate reporting on entire team’s performance and utilization.• Utilize strong client-service attitude to drive strong stakeholder relationships; manage and provide relevant periodic updates to report on progress.• Act as single point of contact for purchasing category team; exhibit the ability to manage entire operations related to category management, sourcing and procurement activities.• Oversee contract execution by proactively engaging with client stakeholders, legal and audit teams.• Ensure continuity of direct or indirect category services by maintaining qualified alternative sources, robust Disaster Recovery Plans and recommendation of industry best practices• Utilize your leadership skills to demonstrate effective resource management skills.• Identify and evaluate opportunities for additional business growth

Requirements

5+ years of procurement/purchasing or supply chain experience with a minimum of 3 years of direct or indirect category experience.
Well-developed financial analysis, quantitative skills & cost modeling
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence; data-driven decision-making skills.
Intermediate or above knowledge Excel, Access, Word; PowerPoint, Outlook, ERP/ P2P systems
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills required.
Success in motivating and mentoring teams
Bachelors (RQ)

Nice To Haves

MBA (PF)
CPIM, CSCP or CPM certification (PF)

Responsibilities

Take complete ownership of team’s performance (SLA’s/KPI’s) and provide aggregate reporting on entire team’s performance and utilization.
Utilize strong client-service attitude to drive strong stakeholder relationships; manage and provide relevant periodic updates to report on progress.
Act as single point of contact for purchasing category team; exhibit the ability to manage entire operations related to category management, sourcing and procurement activities.
Oversee contract execution by proactively engaging with client stakeholders, legal and audit teams.
Ensure continuity of direct or indirect category services by maintaining qualified alternative sources, robust Disaster Recovery Plans and recommendation of industry best practices
Utilize your leadership skills to demonstrate effective resource management skills.
Identify and evaluate opportunities for additional business growth