Global Strategic Sourcing Manager

Senior Sourcing Manager, Indirect Procurement
Hybrid in Louisville, CO4-5 Months contract
This position requires proven sourcing skills and effective cross functional project leadership, negotiation, collaboration, analytical and communication skills. Experience in professional services (Human Resources, Real Estate, Travel & Expenses, Information Systems-Information Technology) and Topline (Marketing & Advertising), and Transportation & Warehousing, will be an valuable.
This role will handle the same responsibilities as a Senior Sourcing Manager. You will act as steward in developing and implementing sourcing strategies for Professional Services and Topline categories as well as lead key communications & objective setting meetings with business stakeholders. Specific responsibilities include: · Driving sourcing activities, which may include but are not limited to:Refrigerated Warehousing with 3PL’s, Over the Road Transportation, PalletsCreative Marketing and Advertising Agencies, Outsourced Sales ServicesCAPEX, MRO, Spare Parts, SundriesHuman Resource (HR) services: Benefits, Temporary Labor, Recruitment, Domestic Relocation Real Estate: Leasing of office and warehouse spaceTravel & ExpensesMeetings & Events • Courier & Office ServicesISIT: Supporting resilience, digital transformation, and core system integration and automation prioritiesAnalyzing current needs and practices in place, market research and industry benchmarkingConducting market studies to identify new suppliers / opportunities and develop a robust supplier baseCollaboration and partnership with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities to support a service as a benefit mindset toDefining, aligning, and executing category sourcing strategies for 2026 and beyondSupporting growth and change through identification and implementation of adapted partnerships with identified suppliers, to improve both service level and cost control through supplier relationship management (SRM) toolsManage spend portfolio & cost savings by identifying and realizing opportunities, creative insourcing models, identifying opportunities for cash flow improvement, and tail spend managementResponsible for driving the Source to Contract Lifecycle for applicable strategic categories and adhering to compliance policies within those processesNegotiate pricing and commercial terms with suppliers and lead business reviewsFacilitate agreement process by effectively collaborating and influencing various stakeholders such as HR and ComplianceLeverage procurement methods to improve upon categories and business conditions to drive innovation and continuous improvementProvide insight into and occasional training for procurement policies and processesCollaborate with global procurement team to promote synergies for all regions Select Suppliers and Manage Contracts - Oversee supplier related activities with direct oversight on:· Developing and launching RFP’s or RFQ’s to select suppliers in targeted categories· Analyzing proposals and recommending scenarios to key internal stakeholders· Supporting negotiations with suppliers on quality, time & cost of service and contract terms and conditions· Draft contracts and lead contract ratification activities, assuring interaction with supplier and Legal teams· Manage suppliers to ensure business needs are met and maintain Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) to improve supplier performance· Develop and implement performance indicators, monitor suppliers, and support continuous improvement Animate & Evaluate Suppliers - Drive quarterly and annual business reviews with team:Evaluate and manage the performance of professional services suppliersDefine the objectives of improvement of performance and the necessary action plansLead supplier relationship management (SRM) activities with internal stakeholdersEnsure good supplier relationships Control Budget & Savings - Lead, in conjunction with reporting team, Finance and stakeholders, quarterly and annual activities related to:Bringing synergy in unifying the sourcing strategy across the company’s entities/business units/brandsOverall spend visibility, spend compliance and tail spend managementBenchmarking to identify new sourcing models and to bring the outside inIdentification of new projects to create COVI (cost out, value in) opportunities - validate with finance, seek, and obtain buy-in for these projects, contribute to build budget with stakeholders, achieve and track savings monthlyForeseeing price and service evolution The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and competencies:Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field of studyMinimum of 10 years’ experience in strategic purchasing or related field with strong negotiation skillsExperience in Professional Services and marketing procurementAbility to work both independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional, multi-cultural, matrix environmentAgile with a sense of urgency in completing responsibilities and identifying new opportunitiesDemonstrates cross-functional / peer to peer leadership through coaching; People management skills is a plusProactive: anticipates issues/opportunities & can work through multiple simultaneous projectsFantastic presentation and project management, follow up and organizational skillsRigorous data analysis capability and financial acumenAbility to develop and implement strategic sustainable initiatives, and lead change by engaging peopleComfortable in facing paradoxes or contradictions with resilience and tenacityStrong professionalism and the ability to drive initiatives when faced with adversityAbility to develop and grow, via different sourcing categories and / or increased accountabilityAdaptable to the use of new software solutionsProficient in Microsoft Office solutions