What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Sourcing Lead position at Aquent?
The Strategic Sourcing Manager will play a pivotal role in negotiating supplier agreements, guiding stakeholders through the intake-to-contract process, and delivering strategic sourcing support across multiple Sephora business units. This individual will focus on corporate professional services, technology, and supply chain professional services, while collaborating with stakeholders across departments to drive cost efficiency, compliance, and value creation.
Key Responsibilities :
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management :
- Negotiate and manage supplier agreements across categories such as system integrators, managed service providers, staff augmentation, maintenance, surge resourcing, and more.
- Identify opportunities to optimize supplier relationships and reduce costs while ensuring compliance with our client's standards.
- Conduct market research and supplier analysis to evaluate vendor capabilities, pricing, and performance.
Stakeholder Collaboration :
Process Improvement :
Cross-Functional Leadership :
Qualifications : Required :
Preferred :
Key Competencies :
The target hiring compensation range for this role is $45.00-50.00 per hour . Compensation is based on several factors, including education, relevant work experience, certifications, and location.
Additional benefits offered may include; medical health insurance and dental insurance, life insurance, and eligibility to participate in 401k plan with company match.
About Aquent Talent :
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium . More information on our awesome benefits !
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
Salary : $45 - $50
