Strategic Sourcing Manager

Role The scope of Strategic Sourcing Manager is to build strong relationships with their internal business units and drive enterprise-wide sourcing, category management, contract negotiation and delivery of the Marketing category, including but not limited to Event Management, Event Venue,  as well Advertising, Creating,Market Research, Promotional Items, Lead Generation and Print. Provide subject matter expertise and strategic guidance within categories; manage and execute appropriate sourcing process and procedures. This role provides leadership and direction in support of the company’s Marketing functions for Strategic Sourcing.  What you get to do in this roleConducts supplier analysis, evaluates potential suppliers, and support the overall supplier qualification process, develops and create sourcing plans and category strategies, requests for proposal, and other sourcing documents, evaluates and recommends purchasing and sourcing decision to management.Review spend analysis, assess, and proactively seek opportunities for Cost Savings and AvoidanceTrack and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectivenessCraft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal resultsPartner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentationPerform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarkingAssess, manage and mitigate risksSeek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliersDetermine quantity and timing of deliveriesMonitor and forecast upcoming levels of demandActively seek out industry knowledge through research, trade shows, conferences and online training, establishing yourself as a trusted advisor