Strategic Sourcing Manager

• Lead cross functional teams to implement sourcing strategies, including timing and development of tools.
• Responsible for Policy and Procedure development and maintenance of Strategic Sourcing Governance as a second line function within Vendor Risk Management.
• Develop and improve process to manage purchase requests, from request to delivery.
• Prepares bid specifications Requests for Quote or Requests for Proposal (RFQ/RFP) related to the purchase of goods and services for the enterprise; IT Hardware/Software, business process outsource, professional services related to bank products.
• Reports projects spend to the SVP of TPRM with alerts regarding budget caps.
• Interviews and corresponds with vendors to ensure ongoing relationships are well maintained and contractual obligations are being met.
• Prepares purchase orders, change orders and other contract documents with the support of the Contracts Manager, ensuring all BU priorities are properly addressed.
• Alerts the Vendor Risk Administrator of any engagement changes, which may require additional risk review.
• Supports the management of multiple vendors to ensure all products, services and hardware purchases meet the goals of the internal client, (speed of delivery, quality of product/service and cost effectiveness).
• Acts as Subject Matter Expert on procurement activities and strategic sourcing.

Job Qualifications/Requirements

Education/Credentials

• Minimum Education Level: Bachelors and/or 8 years work experience
• Minimum Job Experience: 8 years

Skills

• Deep and demonstrated knowledge in category assessment, strategy development and implementation.
• Ability to influence others through fact based, data driven recommendations.
• Experience with managing compliance with Policies and Procedures and as well as significant experience working with Internal, External audit teams.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with stakeholders and leadership.
• Experience in presenting to senior management necessary.
• Strong plan development, resource management and execution skills.
• Ability to work through others to ensure execution of day-to-day tasks.
• Ability to assume responsibility and ownership for successfully completing assignments and tasks.
• Deep and demonstrated knowledge of the RFx process (RFI, RFQ, RFP) with strong written and verbal skills.

The salary range for this full-time position is $195,000.00 - $215,000.00 + bonus + benefits

Salary ranges are determined based on qualifications, level, and location.

Exact compensation may vary based on your skills and experience.

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