Strategic Supply Chain Sourcing Manager Technology-Senior Vice President
CitiThe Strategic Supply Chain Sourcing Manager for Technology is a Senior Level role that provides Sourcing and Procurement to Citi Businesses for Technology - Business Applications. The role is required to conduct Strategic negotiations and in depth Software contracting services. The role partners with Managing Director's from both Business Front Office and Technology. Investment Banking Sourcing ex
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perience in Business Applications is preferable.
ResponsibilitiesDevelop sourcing strategies that align with business and organizational goals, execute against these strategies, develop sourcing plans with business stakeholdersDevelop internal business partner relationships, key/strategic supplier relationships, and key stakeholder relationships as well as negotiate market leading contract and commercial terms for new product acquisitions, develop sourcing strategies, and develop project delivery and execution for assigned categoriesManage and maintain contract and commercial terms with existing regional and global suppliers focused on reducing franchise risk and achieving market commercial terms to reduce total cost of ownership across multiple Citi Business UnitsInteract with all levels of management including senior and executive management from various internal/external businesses and suppliersServe as a sourcing and end-to-end supply chain Subject Matter Expert (SME) through bringing valuable market insight to supported business units, influencing decisions around sourcing strategy and supplier selection, and leads the negotiation and contracting process for product acquisitionAnalyze business processes to decide on opportunities achieved through influencing supply and demand of services as well as analyze supplier proposals, structure, and negotiate supply agreements and manage supplier relations and performanceIdentify and drive cost reduction, supplier consolidation, service delivery improvements, process efficiencies, risk mitigation, and standardization across Citigroup businessesBuild and maintain relationship with business unit stakeholders to promote and expand procurement influence within software, as well as participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring or purchasing policies and proceduresContribute to all administrative requirements such as approved supplier program, contract management system, procure-to-pay system, software related metrics, and reportingReport on category trends and best practices driving best-in-class purchasing practices including application category management, preferred systems, tools, and techniques in a timely manner as well as maintain up to date and accurate system recordsLead cross-functional teams comprised of country procurement managers and stakeholders from multiple business units in development and execution of software sourcing strategies, Requests for Proposal, supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting processes, as well as lead regional and Global sourcing initiativesAppropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparencyQualifications15+ years of relevant experienceCertified Purchase Professional such as CPM or CIPS preferredDeep Business Application Contracting experience, expert in commercial terms required to support applicationsExperience in Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, and ProcurementContract and Vendor Management ExperienceAdvanced computer skills with a focus on Microsoft Office and ExcelDemonstrated success in achieving savings goals and other performance metricsDemonstrated relationship management, influencing, negotiation, and persuasion skillsAbility to work in a team-or