Senior Strategic Sourcing Commodity Manager (Atlanta/Richmond)

Lewis James Professional
Strategic Sourcing Commodity Manager
Lewis James Professional is a woman-owned staff augmentation, project consulting and direct hire search and placement firm. We are currently seeking a Strategic Sourcing Commodity Manager for a contract opportunity with a financial services client.
Responsibilities:
- Support sourcing activities such as supplier negotiations and RFX activity
- Assist with business requirements gathering and the development of appropriate supplier specific sourcing strategies
- Work with Category managers in executing sourcing engagements aligned with defined strategy
- Lead, execute and manage sourcing category initiatives for client Merger of Equals (MOE) sourcing activities
- Provide sourcing management support to divisional business managers
- Establish and maintain supplier relationships
Qualifications:
- Exceptional understanding and application of Procurement principles, concepts, practices, and standards (i.e. effective negotiation, supplier relationship management, business partnering, supplier diversity etc.) along with an in-depth knowledge of industry practices
- Human Resources and Professional Services category experience
- Contingent Workforce Program experience
- Strong Strategic Sourcing and/or Commodity Management experience
- Prior experience working closely with external suppliers/partners including: negotiations, RFI and RFP development, contract negotiations and contract development
- Experience with standardizing specifications; rationalizing supply base, reducing consumption, and lowering total cost of ownership
- Experience leading formal requirement reviews to gather business requirements and develop appropriate supplier specific sourcing strategies
- Ability to develop and deliver presentations to include sourcing strategy, alternatives, cost models, etc. working with Category managers and others to achieve finalization and sign-off
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
For immediate consideration, please click “Apply” and use Job Code BHJOB11837_2588. You may also send a copy of your resume to: resumes@lewisjamesprofessional.com and enter only the following job code in the subject line: BHJOB11837_2588. Lewis James Professional is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V