Job Title: Sourcing Manager

Location: Bellevue, WA (HYBRID)

Duration: 9 Months

Description

At least 7 years relevant experience required; Responsibilities may include leading sourcing activities of moderate complexity, and providing support for complex or strategic initiatives. Lead sourcing activities of moderate complexity: - Define commodity and supplier strategies - Adopt best-practice commodity management and strategic sourcing processes - Track category performance relative to targets, and conduct supplier reviews for assigned suppliers - Communicate clearly with procurement leadership, business stakeholders and team about strategies, contracts, and project updates. - Provide coaching to junior staff, as needed Provide support for highly complex or strategic initiatives; assigned tasks may include: - Analyze supply market and current supply base - Build business case - Build RFx and auction - Negotiate contract provisions - Track and report category performance against targets - On-board suppliers - Conduct supplier performance reviews - Monitor contract execution - Forecast demand - Identify and recommend future sourcing opportunities

Technology Requirements: Some ERP planning experience is good, demand/supply or allocation planning, any works – preferably in SAP or 09 but not necessary

What does a typical day look like? Analyzing data, making retail replenishment decisions, allocation decisions and supply purchasing decisions

Preferred background/prior work experience? Telecom and supply chain

Priority soft skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, and organization skill, role can be chaotic