Rent-A-Center Inc. Plano , TX 75023
Posted 1 week ago
Upbound Group
Strategic Sourcing Manager-Indirect Spend (Onsite
Job Purpose: The Stategic Sourcing Manager-Indirect Spend will be responsible for developing, executing, and managing the sourcing strategy and tactical plans for Indirect spend categories (for non-merchandise spend). Categories managed by this position are those identified as strategic, business critical, and/or having significant leverage opportunity. Indirect Categories include Information Technology (IT), Marketing, Business Services, Human Resources (HR), and Supply Chain.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, execute, and track category strategy and policies for one or more non-merchandise category leveraging the identified value levers
Collaborate with the business to define category needs and specifications
Manage and direct the strategic sourcing efforts (sourcing calendar)
Complete the collection, analysis, and reporting of category spend and savings data monthly
Conduct the development of sourcing strategies, industry and supplier research, bidding, supplier selection, and contract negotiations
Perform value analysis and total cost of ownership analytical activities
Coordinate strategic sourcing activities with stakeholders for sourced categories, including preparing category sourcing results and sourcing step details and summaries
Provide Stakeholders' department with spend savings analysis across categories for forecasting and budgeting purposes
Prepare periodic stakeholder activities alignment and category planning materials
Coordinate with Stakeholder and Legal department on contract negotiations
Report on contracting activity
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree
At least four years of relevant strategic sourcing experience
Prior management experience
Project management experience
Procurement and strategic sourcing knowledge, specifically with multiple retail, non-merchandise specific category sourcing expertise
Understanding of cost savings approaches
Established strategic sourcing skills, including documentation and communication of strategy
Networking and team skills
Strategically oriented
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Analytical skills
Ability to successfully address large supplier relationships.
Able to work in office (Monday
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