Sourcing Manager, MRO Categories

Burlington, Massachusetts; Essex Junction, Vermont Job ID 151693 Job Category Procurement Job Level Manager Position Type Full-Time Job Overview: The Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading and executing the strategic sourcing activities for all Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) related categories (estimated at $100m in annual spend). This position will work closely with key business stakeholders to develop effective cost reduction strategies and implementation plans with a focus on reducing total cost of ownership (TCO) while optimizing supplier performance. Responsibilities Category Management Create an environment of strategic collaboration with suppliers Translate business requirements into detailed specifications to support the category sourcing process Develop and update financial savings models with support from Finance Help prepare the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) for the categories under his/her responsibility Conduct industry deep dive analysis to provide proactive category insights Develop and execute category strategies in conjunction with key business partners to address and meet business needs following the KDP Strategic Category Management framework. Define best-in-class sourcing procurement processes utilizing Ariba (e.g. Traditional RFQ/RFP/RFI, on-line Auction, collaborative sourcing, multi-event negotiations, etc.) Develop and foster long-term relationships with suppliers Compliance Be accountable for compliance on Corporate Environmental Sustainability and Regulatory efforts representing sourcing area: Risk Management: Ensure supplier risk is proactively understood and continuity business plans in place for any potential unpreventable interruption in supply Food & Drug Administration: Ensure suppliers comply with all required federal national, regional, and local food safety regulations Influence stakeholders on policies and practices for procurement, as well as the legal and financial requirements and policies in making a purchase Execute legal contracting & contract administration in Ariba as required by policy Analytics and communication Be an expert with analytical tools (e.g. Excel) to draw conclusions and make recommendations from large data sets Be extremely proficient at oral / written communication to effectively explain complex ideas and approaches to a wide audience Be an expert in MS Word, MS Project and MS PowerPoint Stakeholder Management & Influencing Be able to build strong customer relationships Be able to interact with all levels of the organization, ranging from senior executives through middle management Be a strong team player with other critical cross functional groups Have a collaborative management style with the ability to build partnerships both internally and externally Have passion to drive continuous improvement Be able to lead small cross functional teams to drive for shared goals Leading People Responsible for all aspects of people and team leadership (e.g. setting expectations, evaluating, coaching, developing, etc.) Responsible for overall team morale and promoting collaborative attitude Responsible for managing the performance of third party resources Establish staffing/resource plans and determining appropriate mix of sourcing activities Successful Candidates will excel in: Pursuing tasks with energy and drive to meet deadlines despite obstacles and setbacks Stepping up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities Championing the best creative ideas and actively moving them into implementation It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Total Rewards: Salary Range: $155,500 - $220,000 Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (…

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