Senior Sourcing Manager, Procurement

Job Description

Job Summary/Company:

Sparks Group has partnered with a long standing financial services organization to identify a Senior Sourcing Manager (Procurement) to join the team in the Winston-Salem, NC office. This impactful position is responsible for end to end procurement including sourcing, negotiations, and contract and PO management. Well qualified candidates will have over 10 years experience and proficiency in Ariba.

Responsibilities:

Execute procurement activities in supporting company goals and objectives

Responsible for contract and purchase order lifecycle – track and manage contracts, purchase orders, RFPs, RFQs, Supplier onboarding, etc.

Negotiate or renegotiate business terms in contracts, including pricing with vendors, to deliver greatest value to the Company

Complete opportunity assessments for cost savings, streamlined vendor utilization

Identify potential vendors with knowledge of vendor utilization across departments and coordinate due diligence activities across the Company as needed.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams among business stakeholders, legal, information security, vendor risk management and finance functions

Adhere to company risk management/control framework

Support execution of procurement activities within Ariba Contract and Procurement modules as needed: contract workspace management and purchase order creation and releaseQualifications/Background Profile:

Bachelor’s degree; MBA preferred

Minimum of 10 years of work experience in purchasing field

Equivalent education and experience will be considered

Experience administering and overseeing full end-to-end Source to Pay function – Contract Management, Purchasing & Invoicing

Demonstrate effective communication, influencing and problem-solving skills

Highly organized, detail oriented, and ability to multi-task

Purchasing experience in technology and financial services

Knowledge and prior use of Ariba Contract Management and Procure-to-Pay system

Successful track record in a hybrid procurement model

This job is Hybrid Remote.

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.

Full-time

Hybrid remote