What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Sourcing Manager position at City National Bank?
STRATEGIC SOURCING MANAGER WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY? City National Bank is looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager to join their Enterprise Procurement department supporting BPO Outsourcing Services, Marketing, Professional Services, Human Resources and Facilities. This role will be responsible for leading complex negotiations and drafting contracts for commodities and services to be purchased by the bank. Interface with executive level management and make recommendations. Proactively identifies and recommends category sourcing options and partners with stakeholders to implement them. Determine and recommend alternate supply strategies to create cost savings and / or supply support solutions. Analyze business plans, spend data, supplier and market data, to determine optimal sourcing strategies across businesses and assigned suppliers and / or commodities. Contributes to the achievement of defined category performance targets and participates in or leads competitive RFPs as necessary. Determine and recommend alternate supply strategies to create cost savings and / or supply support solutions. Train and mentor other Enterprise Procurement team members. What you will do
- Lead Mid to High Level Complex Negotiation / Transactions / Procurement Projects
- Knowledgeable of the Strategic Sourcing process, drafting of contracts, financial reviews and procurement practices
- Lead negotiations and contract drafting for commodity / service to be purchased by the bank. Work with Legal, compliance, finance, the business and other department to minimize risk and obtain the favorable terms for the bank
- Proactively identifies and recommends category sourcing options and partners with stakeholders to implement them
- Determine and recommend alternate supply strategies to create cost savings and / or supply support solutions
- Analyze business plans, spend data, supplier and market data, to determine optimal sourcing strategies across businesses and assigned suppliers and / or commodities
- Contributes to the achievement of defined category performance targets and participates in or leads competitive RFPs as necessary
- Determine and recommend alternate supply strategies to create cost savings and / or supply support solutions
- Research and stay current on industry practices for product and services within the assigned category(s)
- Assist colleagues with interpreting contracts
- Lead RFx activity
- Builds and fosters relationships and effectively partners across varied functions with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and colleagues to influence change,
- Manage assigned projects and communicate with the stakeholders
- Ensures compliance with Company policies, procedures, standards, use of Procurement systems in alignment with the stakeholder's objectives
- Prepare reports for management as requested
- Manages supplier involvement and relationship with the Company
- Manages Supplier audit activities
- Governance of vendor sourcing agreements
- Manages / mitigates vendor risk, business continuity and security
- Acts as liaison with vendors to ensure organizational needs are met
- Prepares and presents strategic sourcing strategies for assigned suppliers and / or commodities to senior management
- Develops / maintains market and technical expertise in assigned buy categories
- Recognized as subject matter experts (SME) of their commodity(s)
- Evaluates existing processes and provide process improvement recommendations in line with best practices and practical experience
- Facilitates activities around supplier audits
- Mines spend data to identify cost savings opportunities
- Recommends to leadership supplier / vendor strategies for existing suppliers and alternatives
- Trains and mentors other Procurement team members
- Empowers others to achieve results through motivation, recognition and performance feedback
- Participates with management in development of procurement strategies and plans
- Works at strategic level and if requested tactical (hands-on)
- Perform other duties as required
Must-Have
Skills and Knowledge
Compensation Starting base salary : $87,027 - $138,965 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and / or commissions.
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Benefits and Perks At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues. Get an inside look at our Benefits and Perks. ABOUT CITY NATIONAL
City National Bank, a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, is the largest bank headquartered in Los Angeles with $92.03 billion in assets as of April 30, 2024. Founded in 1954, City National provides personalized banking, investment and trust services in select markets including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, Nashville, Atlanta, Delaware, Las Vegas, Washington D.C. and Miami.
For more information about City National, visit cnb.com. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
City National Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment where differences are valued and encouraged. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate or in our Code of Conduct. READ MORE
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Salary : $87,027 - $138,965
