Description The Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager plays a key role in developing and executing sourcing strategies that create long-term value for the business. This position leads supplier strategy development within their assigned portfolio, drives cost optimization opportunities, and supports operational excellence through data-driven decision making. The role partners closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to improve performance, mitigate risk, and strengthen the end-to-end supply chain. Success in this role requires strong business acumen, analytical thinking, supplier relationship management expertise, and an innovative mindset.
Core Accountabilities/Key Responsibilities- Define and execute supplier-specific sourcing strategies that drive competitive advantage, improve supplier performance, and deliver sustainable cost savings.
- Lead contract negotiations, internal stakeholder and supplier relationship management activities to secure reliable, cost-effective goods and services.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including union leadership, and supplier partners to resolve complex sourcing challenges and support business objectives.
- Utilize scenario planning and supply chain analysis to identify opportunities that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service levels.
- Prepare bid comparisons, financial summaries, recommendation materials, supplier scorecards and stakeholder presentations.
- Proactively identify and respond to issues that may create contractual exposure, operational risk, or union grievances.
- Maintain dashboards, reports, and key performance indicators that provide visibility into industry and market trends, and supply risks.
Please note: This is a hybrid role based in Chicago, requiring 3 days in office.Qualifications What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications): - 2+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or a related business function.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Experience with contract and supplier management initiatives.
- Experience supporting travel, hospitality, hotels, or related procurement categories.
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive cost optimization across sourcing activities.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
- Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
- Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications): - Experience in scenario planning and sourcing analytics.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in demand forecasting, supply chain analytics, and requirements management.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of generative AI tools and effectively leverages them for research, analysis, content creation, and problem-solving.
- Applies critical thinking to validate AI-generated outputs while adhering to company policies related to responsible AI use, data privacy, and security
