Strategic Sourcing Lead
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Role: Strategic Sourcing Lead
Position Location: Remote, i
Duration: 4 month
This is reopened again based on below HM notes:
Latest HM Feedback: focus on Offshore and outsourcing experience; representing and buying technology services (software buying)
Job Description
This position will manage the corporation s strategic sourcing process and leads process direction, oversight and methods for company contracts. Directs work flow, assigning work responsibilities and providing assistance and technical guidance to both business partners and Sourcing leaders. In addition, responsible for increasing shareholder value through significant dollar savings impact and limiting risk and liability exposure through appropriate contract development.
In this role will manage and execute best-in-class sourcing strategies to include: identification of sourcing projects, conducting risk management/due diligence, leveraging electronic tools and technology, regularly participating in and/or leading price negotiations, contract preparation and execution, and providing information and influence to facilitate award decisions. Responsible for understanding details and general market knowledge of assigned commodity products and services. Role is also responsible for sales, marketing and change management efforts across all levels of the organization. Provides value added consultation and recommends process reengineering and efficiencies where applicable. Interfaces with all levels of management and frequently serves as a liaison between external providers and internal business partners for moderate to complex situations/projects and decisions that may have a significant impact.
Candidate Technical and skills profile:
Describe the role and the key responsibilities in order of which they will be doing daily:
Researches and negotiates major organizational contracts and procurements.
Prepares complex purchasing assignments requiring vendor selection and pricing comparisons.
Consults with vendors to obtain optimum pricing and availability information. Researches and negotiates highly complex organizational purchases.
Negotiates with vendors to obtain optimum quality, cost, terms, etc.
Develops and monitors effectiveness of purchasing strategies and effectiveness; initiates improvements as necessary.
Describe the required must have technical skills, tools, or experience:
Offshore and outsourcing experience
Representing and buying technology services (software buying)
o 5-7 years of experience in Supply Chain Management.
o Outstanding liaison background across a large corporation s business units.
o Excellent management, meeting and facilitation skills presenting and enterprise of PNC to its suppliers.
o Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite of Products required.
o Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills required
o Analytical Ability/strategic Thinking required
o Organizational/Multi-Tasking Abilities required
o Contract Drafting/Management Skills required
o Experience with Ariba Buyer/Professional desired
o Project/Vendor Management experience preferred
o Bachelor degree in business, finance, accounting, supply chain management or business related field.
Screening Questions:
1. Collaboration is crucial in sourcing. How do you work with other departments to ensure seamless coordination throughout the sourcing process?
2. Supplier relationship management is essential for long-term success. How do you build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers? Can you share an example of a supplier relationship you've developed?
3. Sourcing often involves negotiation. Can you describe a negotiation you've led, highlighting the strategies you used to achieve a favorable outcome for your organization?
