Manager, Strategic Sourcing

As a Strategic Sourcing Manager in Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P), you’ll lead a team of professionals that support strategic sourcing value delivery. Working with SS&P and business leadership, your team will execute in-country and US-based strategic sourcing events and category analyses. You will bring expertise in strategic sourcing and analytics to lead and develop your team across the full source-to-contract lifecycle, with an initial focus on building a proactive Technology renewal program. You will communicate with multiple levels in the organization to foster internal and external relationships and enhance the brand of SS&P. Role DescriptionProvide guidance and thought leadership to your team of strategic sourcing professionals and category analysts to support their ability to drive savings and value deliveryCreate and lead a proactive renewal program, starting with Technology, that maximizes cost savings opportunities and provides the business with the flexibility to change solutions as needLead sourcing projects, including building successful sourcing strategies, driving strategic improvements, and delivering on operational targets, savings goals, and business strategies Conduct total cost modeling and sensitivity/scenario analysis to help team members understand trade-offs and benefits to multiple outcomes Help with the analysis and planning for multiple components of indirect spend categories to ensure operational success and results Use sourcing tools to support departmental efforts to refine and improve procurement processes and policies Develop and manage relationships with SS&P team members and business stakeholdersEnsure timely communication of the status of sourcing projects and category analyses to key stakeholders Partner with multiple corporate functions (e.g., Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting, Legal) as part of your sourcing projects and related activities Review, revise, and negotiate contract language You will take ownership of projects and bring them to completion understanding that the results will have an impact on the department's goalsKey QualificationsBachelor/Masters degree in supply chain management, engineering, or business 8+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing with experience in Technology, including Technology renewals, with a minimum of 3 years of leadership experienceDemonstrated capabilities of leading sourcing projects, contract authoring and negotiations, category analysis and driving savings/valueStrong relationship-building, verbal and written communication, interpersonal, motivational, and influencing skills; coordination across related disciplines and with key stakeholders Experience coordinating teams, collecting insights, and constructively challenging team members with conventional thinking Understanding of multi-step strategic sourcing processes, sourcing tools, and strategies Knowledge of procurement category analyses, including benchmarkingPreferred Qualifications (nice to haves):Prior people leadership within a Procurement organizationIT asset management experienceContract renewal program management experienceYour Life and Career at Saks Global: Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunitiesA culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance Benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental). An amazing employee discount