Description
Job Description:- Supports the execution of Strategic Sourcing projects and project pipeline to ensure that sourcing managers have analysis and required support to complete their projects on-time
- Works with key stakeholders to deploy effective procurement strategies for select spend categories and to increase the ability to leverage volume and spend
- Conducts outreach and alignment of sourcing projects with key stakeholder groups
- Manages the detailed analysis of spend in the benefits tracking process
- Provides support to the Sourcing Supervisor/Manager to ensure project schedules are managed effectively
Additional Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field required.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in strategic sourcing or commensurate experience in related functions.
- Strong project management skills (Certified Purchasing Manager designation is a plus).
- Ability to effectively interact with all levels of management in both one-on-one and multi-disciplinary group settings
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Manages strategic technology vendor relationships from sourcing to delivery of services that meet needs. Scope of vendor contract and relationship management includes computing and network services for the global system. Leverages Partner Brand technology infrastructure spending worldwide to ensure the best value for the system. Significantly contributes in leading the development, implementation, and enhancement of I/T Vendor Performance Management methodology. Key customers include US Owner/Operators and management, I/S Managers at all levels, Worldwide I/T Managers, Worldwide Operations Technology, and strategic technology vendors.
SKILLS
MS Excel Advanced, MS PowerPoint Intermediate
Synectics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.