Strategic Sourcing Manager-Indirect Category required for Leading Information/Analytics Organization
Washington DC/Maryland/Virginia
A leading Information/Analytics organization located in the Washington, DC area, is looking to hire an Procurement Manager - Indirects for their expanding department. The Procurement Manager - Indirect is responsible for overseeing the spend on various indirect categories, specifically Marketing, IT, HR, Travel, etc.
Responsibilities and Desired Experience:
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies and processes across the entire organization
- Work cross-functionally with other department to determine cost budgets
- Develop and maintain supplier relations
- Work with various indirect category related suppliers to help facilitate organizational needs
- Continually produce concise and achievable goals and objectives for vendors
- Engage with key stakeholders across multiple business units
- Identify process and cost savings opportunities
Requirements:
- 5-10 years of experience in procurement/sourcing management
- Bachelor's Degree (Masters/MBA is preferred)
- Manufacturing background preferred
- Indirect Procurement experience required
- Ability to negotiate contracts and establish vendor relations
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Leadership and Management Experience