Procurement Sourcing Category Strategist

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You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system.Job Description:At Regions, the Procurement Sourcing Category Strategist provides day-to-day management of larger, more complex sourcing initiatives within a cross functional team. This position will generally have responsibility for leading certain expense reduction efforts and associated vendor related engagements for certain business units or strategic categories to effectively support the delivery if business outcomes and demonstrate competencies to have responsibility for larger vendor engagements or more complex projects. Associates in this role interact daily with senior and executive level associates within business units to accomplish objectives.Primary ResponsibilitiesUtilizes strategic sourcing approach to determine and prepare request for proposals (RFP)/competitive bid requirements, solicits responses, analyzes responses, prepares recommendation and negotiates contracts to enhance efficiencies and reduce costsUtilizes the ability to execute the bank’s competitive bidding process and leads strategic sourcing activities for assigned areasUtilizes the ability to develop cross-functional teams and business objectives; identifies bidding suppliers, sets up the RFP in the bank’s P2P system, executes the RFP/competitive bid with suppliers, and works with business stakeholders to develop recommendationsPartners with key stakeholders and senior leaders in proactively identifying expense reduction opportunities as it relates to suppliersAnalyzes market industry conditions and develops plans to procure goods not related to information technology vendorsCommunicates corporate procurement standards to vendors and business partnersCompletes and executes RFPs and/or contracts that meet the company’s business and legal requirementsOffers advice and guidance to junior consultants, assisting in the development of necessary skills and the promotion of continuous improvement initiativesMay serve as team lead or supervise entry level procurement consultantsMay partner with Procurement Strategic Sourcing Technology Consultant on projectsThis position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay. This position is incentive eligible. RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain/Engineering, Procurement, or related field and seven (7) years of experience in procurement or related fieldOr High School Diploma or GED and eleven (11) years of experience in procurement or related fieldPreferencesProfessional certification in Supply Chain, Procurement, or related fieldMaster of Business Administration (MBA) or related degreeSkills and CompetenciesAbility to lead associates to desired outcomes through influence and buy-inAbility to learn additional systems as neededAbility to research, analyze data, and derive factsAbility to work in a team environment when applicableAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlinesDemonstrated ability to execute RFPs and/or competitive bidsDemonstrated ability to negotiate with suppliers and internal customers to maximize value, ensure standardization, successfully resolve disputes, and drive optimal outcomesDemonstrated negotiation skillsDeveloped relationship-building skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skillsStrong work ethic and self-motivationPreferred Procurement experience in the following spaces: Corporate / Consumer Banking, Wealth Management, Treasury Management, Enterprise Payments, Wealth Management.Position TypeFull timeCompensation DetailsPay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.Job Range Target:Minimum:$104,869.60 USDMedian:$143,010.00 USDIncentive Pay Plans:This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary incentive plan. Employees are eligible to receive a discretionary award based on individual, business, and/or company performance.Opportunity to participate in the Long Term Incentive Plan.Benefits InformationRegions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.Paid Vacation/Sick Time401K with Company MatchMedical, Dental and Vision BenefitsDisability BenefitsHealth Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountLife InsuranceParental LeaveEmployee Assistance ProgramAssociate Volunteer ProgramPlease note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.Location DetailsRegions CenterLocation:Birmingham, AlabamaEqual Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/VeteransJob applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.SummaryLocation: Birmingham, AL - Regions Center; Tampa, FL - Downtown Tampa Building; Charlotte, NC - Charlotte Uptown Branch; Nashville, TN - Nashville Operations Center; Atlanta, GA - Regions Plaza Office; Columbia, SC - Gervais Street Main Office BranchType: Full time