Sourcing Manager - CRC GROUP : Job Details

As a Sourcing Manager, you will work directly with the Line of Business and functional leaders in fulfillment of their supplier provided product and service needs. You will also lead a team of Sourcing Leads to deliver business solutions to support the mission of the group.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports all phases in the development of complex and strategic acquisitions of third-party/affiliate solutions to include consulting on statements of work, creating requests for proposals, identification of qualified suppliers, proposal evaluations and negotiation of pricing, services, and contract terms.
• Applies knowledge guiding Business Units in the design and execution of strategic sourcing plans and solutions to achieve client's strategy through deployment of third-party solutions.
• Interprets the provisions and terms of all contract risks with a focus on complex and significant risk contracts that can hinder the Enterprise's ability to execute on the mission, damage reputation, and/ or impair financial stability of the Enterprise such that capital strength or liquidity is impacted.
• Lead complex sourcing events (RFPs, RFIs, and negotiations) with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborates with Legal and other subject matter experts as needed to interpret and ensure accuracy of contracts and resolve escalated issues.
• Provides client consultation, evaluates client requirements, dependencies and advises in the development of contract specifications to achieve pre-established savings, quality, and risk/cost avoidance targets.
• Influences business leaders on third-party utilization to achieve overall operational and strategic objectives.
• Engage internal stakeholders and suppliers to bring greater value, better performance and favorable terms with suppliers delivering solutions.
• Leads team and guides fellow sourcing and procurement staff to ensure goals are achieved.
• Utilizes significant background experience in Procurement Strategy and planning to develop complex sourcing strategies.
• Monitor and manage supplier risks, including financial and operational risks.

Required Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required in Business, Technology or Supply Chain.
• 7+ years of experience in procurement execution, to include planning, sourcing, and/or solutioning required,
• 5-6 years of experience negotiating/authoring contracts, terms, conditions, and pricing required.

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Experience in the procurement of products and professional services categories.
• Experience with industry standard analytics platforms/ERP (Workday, PowerBI, Excel, etc.).
• Experience leading RFP process (helping generate requirements with the business, evaluation criteria, evaluation of proposals, negotiation, and award).
• Ability to:
• Create successful procurement engagements focused on delivering business value.
• Lead strategic sourcing methods and drive process efficiency.
• Communicate to all levels of the organization.
• Apply strategic sourcing principles to procurement projects.
• Work in cross-functional teams or projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the procurement of products and professional services categories.
• Experience with industry standard analytics platforms/ERP (Workday, PowerBI, Excel, etc.).
• Experience leading RFP process (helping generate requirements with the business, evaluation criteria, evaluation of proposals, negotiation, and award).
• Degree or equivalent experience in Business, Supply Chain Management and/or Technology.

Location: This role is hybrid based in Charlotte, NC.