Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager

Lennar•Austin, TX

About The Position

The IT Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager reports to the Head of IT Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management Office (SVMO) and develops and executes strategic sourcing initiatives across a broad portfolio of IT categories, including application development, e-commerce, enterprise software, technical consulting, networking and data center hardware, PCs, tablets and peripherals, hosting services, mobile service providers, and telecommunications. The role partners with business and technology leaders to understand requirements, evaluate solutions, and develop sourcing strategies that optimize costs, maximize value, and support technology objectives. It analyzes historical spend, leads complex contract negotiations, develops supplier partnerships, and oversees supplier performance and contract management. The manager builds relationships with stakeholders, including executive leadership, and leads cross-functional teams to define requirements, establish sourcing strategies, and negotiate complex agreements and service-level commitments. As a trusted subject matter expert and thought leader, the role brings IT category expertise and commercial and negotiation skills to strategic decisions across the IT portfolio. It also coordinates review and finalization of IT and HR contracts, supports supplier relationship management and performance improvement, and leads and develops managers and specialists.

Requirements

At least 7 years of IT Purchasing experience.
At least 7 years of IT Sourcing experience.
Experience working with large technology partners such as AT&T, CDW, Cisco, IBM, Insight, Oracle, Microsoft, Salesforce, Verizon, and VMWare.
Excellent customer service skills and attention to detail and follow-up.
Ability to work in challenging and ambiguous environments and across functional areas to drive continuous improvement.
Ability to communicate effectively with executives, clients, team members, and other stakeholders.
Advanced experience with MS Office.
Experience working in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to connect strategy with contracting and adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines using analytical and problem-solving skills.
Flexibility during times of change and ability to understand differing communication styles across disciplines.
Ability to elicit cooperation from executives, clients, and other departments and defuse tension within project teams.
Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and operational skills.
Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively in a high-pressure environment.
Tenacious, driven, energetic, and committed to professional integrity.
Ability to follow supervisor directions, interact well with colleagues and management, understand and follow work rules and procedures, accept constructive criticism, and maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
Ability to operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move or carry up to 25 pounds; finger dexterity is necessary.

Nice To Haves

ITIL experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review contract and agreement documentation and legal drafts to ensure requirements are met and comply with Lennar policies and procedures.
Coordinate with departments and serve as a liaison between Lennar and vendors to oversee intake, review, and finalization of IT and HR contracts.
Lead, mentor, and coach managers and specialists; promote career development and manage team performance.
Review, draft, redline, and negotiate technology-related agreements, including SOWs, POCs, order forms, and amendments, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
Manage supplier relationships and engagement, and drive continuous improvement in supplier performance.
Create and facilitate the issuance and evaluation of RFPs, RFIs, and similar sourcing processes.
Prepare or interpret financial and other relevant analyses related to sourced products.
Negotiate and prepare contracts with appropriate terms and conditions.
Resolve conflicts and service-level issues relating to supplier performance.
Ensure IT minimum standards are applied and properly documented.
Communicate program needs and status to internal team members and external stakeholders, building trust and influencing change.
Apply procurement systems and procure-to-pay processes.
Address conflicts between suppliers and stakeholders in procurement and sourcing operations.
Develop and execute strategic sourcing initiatives across IT categories, including analyzing spend, identifying savings opportunities, and optimizing value.
Partner with business and technology leaders and lead cross-functional teams to define requirements, develop sourcing strategies, and negotiate agreements and service-level commitments.