Strategic Sourcing Manager

EquipmentShare • Columbia, MO

22h • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is searching for a Strategic Sourcing Manager team member to support Construction/Building Products/Consumables for our corporate office based in Columbia, MO. This role is crucial in directing and overseeing sourcing and procurement processes, negotiating the best pricing and value for products and services, and managing vendor relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the procurement cycle, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to build solid vendor relationships while driving cost reductions and improvements. At EquipmentShare, we are transforming the construction industry through innovative technology and a people-first approach, and we are looking for a motivated individual to join our mission.

Requirements

• Strong project management, communication and leadership skills
• Solid working knowledge of the complete procurement cycle with a hands-on work style
• You can negotiate with the best of them, and you’re personable and charismatic
• You should feel confident and comfortable communicating effectively with all levels of leadership within the organization
• In-depth knowledge of Procurement, Supply Chain and Inventory fundamentals
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
• Ability to build relationships with key business stakeholders and 3rd party vendors
• Inner drive to accomplish goals and not deterred by obstacles
• Capacity to develop innovative strategies and solutions, creative problem solver
• Contract negotiation and ongoing management skills
• Analytics, ability to mine data to drive in depth analysis
• Building and managing diverse vendor relationships
• Committed to Continuous improvement
• Personal flexibility
• Independent worker, self-starter
• Organizational savvy
• Innovativeness
• Effective Communication & presentation skills
• Decision making & crisis management
• Business Influence, interviewing and active listening
• Knowledge of effective supplier risk management techniques

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is preferred
• Professional certifications preferred e.g., CPSM, CIPS, C.P.M., or evidence of continued professional growth

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the sourcing and procurement processes across EquipmentShare for an assigned portfolio in OEM, non-OEM and/or Indirect
• Negotiate the best pricing and value for products and services in the most cost-effective and time-efficient manner
• Oversee and manage the creation of new and renewed vendor relationships and contracts as needed
• Review product quality and effectiveness for EquipmentShare’s needs
• Guide, mentor & develop team members and vendors to meet business goals and targets
• Evaluate product vendors and study market trends to identify the best vendor options and predict product availability
• Assist in the development of standards, processes and best practices for the Procurement department
• Communicate clearly and collaborate across team’s organization-wide to achieve goals and establish transparent procurement processes
• Review current category services and products to identify areas of price reductions, efficient purchasing, improvements, etc.
• Build solid vendor relationships for common services across the assigned accounts and create a One Face mentality
• Become the single point of contact internally for all stakeholders and present concerns to our vendors, lead a one face to the supplier mindset
• Collaborate and work with the organization’s management during vendor evaluation and selection, as well as purchase contract negotiations and service level agreements
• Mine data to drive in depth analysis of category usage and spend

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
• 401(k) + company match
• Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!)
• Company events and food truck nights
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level