Sourcing Manager II

Title:Sourcing Manager II, Req# 33203074

Location: Cupertino,CA(Hybrid)

Contract:6 Month

Job Description

Global Sourcing and Supply Manager – Facilities Services

Imagine what you could do here. At client, new ideas have a way of becoming

extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring

passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could

accomplish.

Summary

The Global Sourcing & Supply Manager (GSSM) is positioned as the interface

between Facilities Services Team and the industries that supply these services.

We are responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies as well as

recommending creative solutions to ever changing challenges. The position

requires an interest in market dynamics and competitive behavior, negotiation

and pricing, strong quantitative and analytical skills, critical thinking, and ability to

manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a nuanced understanding of the commodity landscape in order to
  
  

forecast industry trends and gauge emerging competitive forces. Identify

changes in buyer and supplier power and use industry dynamics to client’s

advantage.

• Partner with internal stakeholders in defining scope, schedule, and budget
  
  

for RFx events.

• Use of e-sourcing tools to strategize, design, and execute RFx events
  
  

tailored to managed category to ensure competitive pressure on supply

base. GSSM shall direct and implement supplier-sourcing strategies to

ensure high quality, on time delivery, and cost competitiveness.

• Optimize supply chain performance through should cost and benchmarking
  
  

models. Perform supplier financial research, spend analysis, and ad-hoc

financial analysis for strategic procurement deals.

• Effectively work with suppliers to negotiate optimal terms for sourcing.
  
  

Understand the trade-offs between cost, volume, and quality in order to

strike agreements that meet client’s performance criteria and ensure longterm business continuity.

• Collaborate across the client organization to ensure business objectives
  
  

are met. Includes the ability to rapidly synthesize and communicate

findings to senior leadership and to actively identify potential service

disruptions.

• Provide overall program management support and contribute to ongoing
  
  

development of processes, templates, escalation procedures, and

reporting.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree plus 3 years of work experience, Masters degree or MBA
  
  

plus

• Strong contract negotiation experience required
• A tenacity, passion and demonstrated skill in negotiations
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Superb communication and interpersonal skills
• Can build, grow and develop key cross-functional relationships to be able
  
  

to influence and drive projects

• Ability to make quick decisions and solve complex problems with 80%
  
  

information

• Willingness to operate in a dynamic and ambiguous environment
• Experience in supplier management and operations and ability to solve
  
  

complex supply chain issues a plus

• End to end ownership of contract negotiations for both commercial and
  
  

legal aspects a plus

• Thirst for knowledge and ability to learn quickly
  
  

Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and

diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement

opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans,

and individuals with disabilities. Client will not discriminate or retaliate against

applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of

other applicants.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable

accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to

perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of

employment. Please contact us to request accommodation

PayRate: $68-74/hr,w2