Strategic Sourcing Manager

Shipt•Minneapolis, AL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for building and executing category management plans, as well as leading sourcing and negotiations for indirect spend. You will act as a trusted advisor delivering foundational and advanced sourcing for complex, ambiguous projects. You will lead cross-functional teams, partner with subject matter experts to design innovative strategies focused on Total Cost of Ownership, and work with legal teams to drive internal and external contracting efforts. You will also champion organizational change by presenting effectively to stakeholders, proactively build a project pipeline, and balance category management with collaborative leadership to ensure desired outcomes while coaching and mentoring team members.

Requirements

4-year college degree and/or equivalent experience
7+ years of relevant experience
Strong written & verbal communication skills
Experience in using procurement, spend management/analytics toolsets
Ability to work well with others and resolve differences of opinion

Nice To Haves

MBA or Juris Doctor (JD) preferred

Responsibilities

Building and executing category management plans
Leading sourcing and negotiations for indirect spend
Acting as a trusted advisor delivering foundational and advanced sourcing for complex, ambiguous projects
Leading cross-functional teams
Partnering with subject matter experts to design innovative strategies focused on Total Cost of Ownership
Working with legal teams to drive internal and external contracting efforts
Championing organizational change by presenting effectively to stakeholders
Proactively building a project pipeline
Balancing category management with collaborative leadership to ensure desired outcomes
Coaching and mentoring team members