Senior Manager Strategic Sourcing

WIN Waste Innovations is looking for a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager at our Corporate Headquarters in Portsmouth, NH. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will be responsible for managing and coordinating the sourcing of equipment, materials, supplies, and services essential to WIN Waste Innovations, ensuring that purchases be of the required quality and quantity, at the most economical costs, and of timely delivery. Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned and may vary by location. Spend Analysis and Opportunity Assessment Leverage spend data to identify strategic sourcing opportunities and implement demand planning processes Assess sourcing opportunities and develop category project plan Develop category profiles for responsible categories Develop and execute on negotiation strategies for responsible categories Monitor and measure supplier performance and organization compliance to negotiated terms and conditions Participate in the research, development, and design of long-range strategic objectives for future operational improvements Some travel will be required Maintain positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers and management. Category Management: Develop and execute a low-cost country sourcing strategy for the organization in parallel to delivering on the current Chinese sourcing strategy Within assigned categories, oversee and participate in the sourcing of equipment, materials, supplies, and services, ensuring price value/stability, consistent quality, and expeditious delivery Research and develop qualified suppliers of high-quality goods and services Prepare bids, proposals, or other informational requests based on technical specifications Evaluate bids, analyze alternatives, develop negotiation strategy and make recommendations for contract awards Guide, assist, and negotiate to satisfactory conclusion major purchasing agreements As required, participate in capital project procurement initiatives, as the leader of or member of the program/project team Oversee and participate as the liaison with other departments regarding technical product changes/problems, required adjustments, future strategic objectives, etc. Deliver cost savings targets Contract Management: Ensure an effective contract management structure / framework is in place throughout the contract lifecycle and involves both the Procurement & Supply Chain Management organization and business stakeholders As requested, participate in the development and implementation of systems which measure, track, and analyze supplier performance. Work with other department managers to develop factors to be considered and results to be used. Reviews and evaluates the relations of purchasing personnel with existing suppliers. Recommends methods of communications, problem resolution, or proposal planning. Contacts suppliers regarding large or recurring material problems and resolves issues. Inventory Management: Ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained throughout the plant fleet that minimize working capital and costs while ensuring a high level of plant service Support the following duties utilizing TabWare Maintenance Management System: Issue and track all purchase orders from PO to delivery at the respective facility Evaluate inventory requirements of plants and consolidate and optimize inventory between plants Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent experience, in Engineering, Supply Chain or similar area of study, and seven to ten years previous experience. MBA preferred Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Civil Engineering experience in a utility and /or construction services industry. Global Sourcing- China and International. What You'll Enjoy: Competitive annual bonus Industry leading benefits Multiple and flexible medical plans Outstan…

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