Sutherland
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Manager-StrategicSourcing&Procurement
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“Manager - Strategic Sourcing & Procurement at Sutherland. Skills: Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Vendor Management, Contract Management. Purchase goods, materials, or services. Negotiate goods, materials, or services”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve 10%-12% cost savings
Industry & Context.
Problem solver
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10-12 years purchasing experience, 7-8 years managing procurement, 4-5 years operational experience, Computer literate, Advanced Excel skills
Nice to Have
Master's degree
What You'll Do.
Ensure on-time supply
Communicate supply problems
Research cost reduction opportunities
Develop strategies to improve efficiency
Improve prices and terms
Review opportunities for savings
Undertake performance reviews
Ensure contract compliance
Manage performance improvement activities
Ensure professional vendor relationships
Ensure compliance with guidelines
Explore alternate sources
Assess commercial proposals
Analyze commercial proposals
Leverage sourcing methodologies
Drive best-value outcomes
Prepare purchase orders
Manage contract lifecycle
Draft vendor agreements
Negotiate vendor agreements
Renew vendor agreements
Identify vendor agreement risks
Monitor vendor agreement compliance
Contact vendors to resolve issues
Work with internal stakeholders
Negotiate with internal stakeholders
Act as procurement business partner
Participate in budget planning
Provide input on sourcing strategies
Drive initiatives to improve spend
Drive initiatives to improve coverage
Drive initiatives to improve catalogs
Solve business demands
Build vendor relationships
Maintain vendor relationships
Manage vendor relationships
Ensure effective communication
Manage purchasing activities
Coordinate purchasing activities
Report to Global Leader
Maintain audit readiness
Document sourcing activities
Manage delegation of authority compliance
Escalate purchases exceeding thresholds
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal stakeholders; Global leadership; Country leadership
Communication Scope
Influencing skills; Adapt communication styles
Full Job Description
Artificial Intelligence. Automation. Cloud engineering. Advanced analytics. For business leaders, these are key factors of success. For us, they’re our core expertise. We work with iconic brands worldwide. We bring them a unique value proposition through market-leading technology and business process excellence. We’ve created over 200 unique inventions under several patents across AI and other critical technologies. Leveraging our advanced products and platforms, we drive digital transformation, optimize critical business operations, reinvent experiences, and pioneer new solutions, all provided through a seamless “as a service” model. For each company, we provide new keys for their businesses, the people they work with, and the customers they serve. We tailor proven and rapid formulas, to fit their unique DNA. We bring together human expertise and artificial intelligence to develop digital chemistry. This unlocks new possibilities, transformative outcomes and enduring relationships. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Purchasing and negotiation of goods, materials, or services in line with specified specifications, costs, quality, and delivery timelines. * Ensure on-time supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations. * Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs wherever possible. * Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance, and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement. * Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with vendors, and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best-practice tools and methods. * Assess and evaluate vendors and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities. * Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all vendor relationships. * Ensure compl
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