Strategic Sourcing Manager

Position Title: Manager, Strategic Sourcing (IT) Location: Dublin, CA 10% Remote Duration: Fulltime, Direct Placement Job Description: Will lead IT strategic sourcing projects including vendor and category market research, market index analysis, data analysis, baseline development, RFP development, competitive bid strategy management, negotiations, offer analysis and scenario development.
Will also be involved in post-bid management, including spend analysis and vendor management.

Strong Sourcing Strategy, Project Management, and Communications are key.
Responsibilities: Drive IT Sourcing Strategy and Process Execution
Contract Development and Management
Ad-Hoc Analysis and Project Support
Requirements: BA/BS in Business, Economics, Finance/Accounting, Engineering, or Computer Science
MBA/JD/MS/ME preferred
Minimum of 5 years IT strategic sourcing experience.
Multiple IT sourcing category experience required.
Consulting experience preferred; experience in retail is a plus
Cross-functional team leadership
Project Management
Vendor Management
Contract writing and management experience preferred
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
Experience using e-sourcing tools for RFx processes, analysis, and/or optimization is a plus
Experience in working with raw material / market indices
Must have a data driven approach to solving problems
Requires very strong quantitative skills and a good sense of how to dissect problems
Must have very close attention to details and the drive to get things right with minimal supervision
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, work independently and keep a high level of focus
Must be able to listen, understand, and communicate with employees at all levels of the company
Needs to be able to build effective working relationships