What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Strategic Sourcing Sr. Consultant II- MARKETING category exp. required (Remote Home- Based Worker) position at Allstate Insurance?
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.
Job Description
With leadership direction, the Sourcing Senior Consultant II sources and manages a combination of assignments and commodities / categories, primarily within marketing services, with of medium to high complexity and risk in support of Sourcing & Procurement Solutions (SPS) objectives. This role consults with clients by coordinating sourcing / project teams and advisory boards by integrating efforts across functions and teams. The Senior Sourcing Consultant delivers procurement value through competitive sourcing, effective contract negotiations and securing the lowest total cost of ownership solutions for our internal stakeholders. This role is required to consult with internal stakeholders, manage end- to- end sourcing projects and communicate solutions across functions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Proactively assess sourcing and category opportunities by gathering spend information, company purchasing patterns, competitive position, structured analysis of supplier / category industry, economics, market conditions, and expiring contracts
- Use strong industry knowledge when partnering with others to establish sourcing strategies which include evaluation of sourcing alternatives, identifying the sourcing approach, and establishing project plan / timeline to deliver an effective sourcing solution
- Lead negotiations of medium to high complexity contracts to document a clear understanding of supplier scope and performance expectations.
- Negotiate contract terms and pricing with suppliers to secure the best possible value.
- Execute the category strategy and plan for applicable categories as directed by SPS leadership.
- Drive cost savings opportunities to meet SPS goals; work with business stakeholders and category management to identify savings opportunities.
- Leverage data and market analytics to provide intelligence, analysis and reporting on each sourcing event.
- Execute applicable facets of the source to pay processes, ensuring process and policy compliance.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and ensure alignment with company objectives.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
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Skills
Compensation
Compensation offered for this role is $62,800.00 - 114,175.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.
The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.
Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good.
You'll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we've proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live.
Good Hands. Greater Together.
Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.
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Salary : $62,800 - $114,175
