Regional Sourcing Manager

Job Description:

Solicits and analyzes requests for proposals, negotiates contracts, and coordinates supplier integration plans with internal clients for all goods and services for consumption by internal stakeholders, business unit or function. Identifies projects to apply sourcing and purchasing/procurement methodology. Responsible for process reengineering, compliance management, value capture, and supplier relationship management to support comprehensive category management. Establishes a supplier relationship management process with continuous improvement goals/programs. Monitors market dynamics and communicates changes that affect internal client needs. Partners with internal clients and stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, conduct buyer/market profiles, share marketplace trends, share best practices, and define acceptable service levels. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. First level of managerial position. Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals. Works on issues of a diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors. Typically manages a department of Professional track employees but may also have support track direct or indirect reports.