Strategic Sourcing Manager - Technology

Lowe's Companies, Inc.•Mooresville, NC

33d

About The Position

Your Impact The primary purpose of this role is to execute highly complex sourcing projects that accomplish the goals of both the organization and the business units they support. These projects should be delivered utilizing a variety of sourcing techniques, including scenario analysis to guide in decision making, and leveraging analytics and market intelligence to help the business identify opportunities with demand and usage for projects. Other key components of the role include leading continuous improvement activities, building relationships with the business and support teams, and supporting key initiatives to deliver on business goals. What You Will Do Execute complex sourcing projects leveraging project management and sourcing tools by developing RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, etc. as needed. Develop of comprehensive bid packages for RFx events utilizing analytics to develop insights in vendor bids. Lead cross functional group to drive information gathering from the business, scope development, and contract negotiation critical to completion of the project. Develop and execute comprehensive negotiations plan, and conducts direct negotiations with suppliers to maximize the value of deals for Lowe’s Manage, initiate and facilitate communication of project updates to business customers and support stakeholders. Execute supplier non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and Master Service Agreements (MSAs) as needed. Build and maintain customer relationships typically at the Director level within their subcategory and serves as an escalation for contract and performance issues. Develop and negotiate Statements of Work (SOWs). Evaluate previous SOWs, KPIs and operational issues to develop improved SOWs with Category Manager input. Develop supplier scorecards for RFx results to drive decision making. Support baseline development for RFx events. Present information and materials to stakeholders, evaluating pros/cons of suppliers across multiple award scenarios to influence and drive decision making. Manage finance and legal partnership at the project level. Lead vendor workshops.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Science, or related field or related work experience
7 Years Procurement, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance or similar work with an emphasis on sourcing, negotiations, and contracting
1 Year Cross functional team leadership
Knowledge and experience with E-Sourcing tools and processes
Project management skills
Contracting and vendor management experience
Negotiation experience
Excellent PowerPoint and presentation skills

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Business, Engineering, Science, or related field
MBA, JD, MS, ME

Responsibilities

Execute complex sourcing projects leveraging project management and sourcing tools by developing RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, etc. as needed.
Develop of comprehensive bid packages for RFx events utilizing analytics to develop insights in vendor bids.
Lead cross functional group to drive information gathering from the business, scope development, and contract negotiation critical to completion of the project.
Develop and execute comprehensive negotiations plan, and conducts direct negotiations with suppliers to maximize the value of deals for Lowe’s
Manage, initiate and facilitate communication of project updates to business customers and support stakeholders.
Execute supplier non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and Master Service Agreements (MSAs) as needed.
Build and maintain customer relationships typically at the Director level within their subcategory and serves as an escalation for contract and performance issues.
Develop and negotiate Statements of Work (SOWs).
Evaluate previous SOWs, KPIs and operational issues to develop improved SOWs with Category Manager input.
Develop supplier scorecards for RFx results to drive decision making.
Support baseline development for RFx events.
Present information and materials to stakeholders, evaluating pros/cons of suppliers across multiple award scenarios to influence and drive decision making.
Manage finance and legal partnership at the project level.
Lead vendor workshops.