We are seeking a strategic and collaborative Manager, Sourcing to plan, direct, and coordinate the procurement of software and services across the organization. This leader will oversee a team of sourcing professionals while managing complex, high-value, and strategic sourcing initiatives. The ideal candidate brings strong negotiation expertise, sound business judgment, and a passion for delivering value through effective supplier management, procurement processes, and stakeholder partnerships.

What You’ll Do

Lead sourcing, tendering, due diligence, and contract negotiation for software, services, and other assigned categories.
Review planning, forecasting, and trend analysis to anticipate business needs and support sourcing strategies.
Oversee the development and review of specifications for software, services, and supplies before market engagement.
Guide stakeholders and vendors through sourcing and competitive bidding, ensuring thorough evaluation of vendor capabilities, strengths, and gaps.
Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions to minimize risk and maximize value.
Monitor marketplace trends and pricing to ensure competitiveness across assigned categories.
Manage and develop a team of sourcing specialists, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and cross-functional coordination.
Support the Procure-to-Pay lifecycle, including vendor registration, requisition management, and purchase order issuance.
Drive effective use of procurement technologies, including Workday, ServiceNow Procurement and Event Management, and other sourcing tools.
Contribute to procurement policies, procedures, training materials, and best-practice initiatives across the organization.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
5 years of experience in procurement or purchasing.
1 year of experience in a leadership role.

Core Capabilities

Strong negotiation and organizational skills.
Excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to learn new technologies and adapt to changing priorities.
Effective communication that improves teamwork, decision-making, and collaboration.
Ability to work cooperatively across teams and organizational levels.
Ability to navigate ambiguity, manage risk, and make informed decisions with incomplete information.
Ability to remain confident under pressure and manage challenging situations.
Strong outcomes-based orientation with a proven record of setting and achieving goals.
Ability to foster a sense of belonging, build team morale, and lead cross-functional collaboration.
Ability to take on new challenges, learn unfamiliar tasks quickly, and share knowledge with others.

Bluewater Hayes Inc.

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