Position Summary: We have an immediate opening for a full time Director, Strategic Sourcing - Information Technology. As a key member of our Strategic Sourcing Center of Excellence, you will be responsible for executing strategies for large-scale development and procurement projects for our clients in areas such as: IT Services, Software, Telecom, Mobile, and Hardware. This role reports to the Managing Director.
Responsibilities:- Develop and execute sourcing strategies as a key part of our solution to deliver on client objectives for IT, and related categories including; hardware, software and services, a plus to have additional experience in other Indirect Procurement categories, such as Legal and Professional Services.
- Provide insight and subject matter expertise to clients and internal departments spanning the entire client relationship lifecycle.
- Analyze client spend and procurement processes to identify opportunities to optimize efficiency, process compliance, quality and cost.
- Manage and effectively deliver multiple projects on time and with the appropriate results.
- Build, manage and execute large-scale and multi-client RF(x)s through our sourcing software.
- Lead discovery sessions and review RF(x) documents and strategy directly with the client.
- Gather pertinent information and enter data.
- Launch RF(x)s and monitor vendor progress.
- Source suppliers and foster strong supplier relationships.
- Negotiate best pricing and service through the application of LogicSource's sourcing methodology.
- Counsel internal and client stakeholders on specifications improvement and value engineering to drive cost containment and savings.
- Ensure strategies can be executed in compliance with appropriate policies and procedures.
- Foster LogicSource's vendor ecosystem by maintaining in-depth knowledge of and relationships with the national vendor marketplace.
- Advise client teams on vendor performance, strategic alliances and opportunities to leverage total spend under management.
- Maintain a supplier management structure and process to vet, on-board, monitor and audit suppliers.
- Support onsite teams in resolving vendor issues as necessary.
- Remain abreast of the latest industry innovations and continually feed information to those serving our clients.
- Identify and share technical best practices across various client engagements.
- Provide first-rate customer service to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction, internal and external.
- Develop and deliver presentations to clients.
Required Education and Experience:- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum of twelve years cross-functional experience in managing the procurement process, vendors and contracts at the Director or Manager Level.
- Experience in negotiating and sourcing clinical applications.
- Healthcare experience preferred.
- Demonstrated success in IT and Indirect Procurement or supply chain management roles, developing RF(x)s for indirect materials.
- Expertise in IT Hardware, Software, Telecom and all related IT/Telecom Services.
- Additional Indirect Procurement categories of experience such as Legal, Professional Services, Food and Supplies is a plus.
- Prior experience interfacing with clients and/or stakeholders at all organizational levels, especially within a services industry (e.g., professional consulting, BPO, outsourcing).
- Strong organizational and project management skills to ensure on-time delivery.
- Experience with e-sourcing software is a plus, specifically, familiarity with SAP Ariba.
- Ability to operate independently in a dynamic environment.
- Strong communication skills with the proven ability to interact effectively with suppliers, and internal or client stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Experience with inventory management, requisitioning, fulfillment and distribution is a plus.
- Detail oriented with the keen ability deliver on client expectations, influencing others or escalating as needed to do so.
- Proven ability to build relationships and gain credibility in areas beyond defined scope of work.
- Analytically adapted with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Ability and flexibility to travel to clients and suppliers.
Travel: This position may require up to 5% travel.
Other Duties: This Position Description is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and the employee is expected to perform other duties as necessary and assigned. The duties and responsibilities of this position may be modified at any time to meet changing business needs.
NOTE: The listed compensation range reflects the anticipated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on location, experience, and job-related factors, and may include additional benefits consistent with applicable pay transparency laws.
Pay Range
$160,000-$225,000 USD
