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.
