Sourcing Manager

Job Description

Position Details:

Job Title: Sourcing Manager

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Eagan, MN

Description:

Assist in developing and implementing a sourcing category strategy aligned with the Global Data Center Operations Teams and assist the Director in delivering Global projects.

Lead major negotiations and large sourcing engagements including process activities such as e-sourcing, RFX, Project management, etc., as assigned.

Apply strategic sourcing practices and manage supplier negotiations to ensure full benefits are realized and sustained.

Make recommendations and/or provide effective input to Business Partners’ financial goals and/or plans as it relates to assigned sourcing assignments. 

Ability in creating and managing effective communications that influence/win support from business partners, senior sourcing executives and senior management within the company, including key suppliers outside the organization. 

Must have a clear understanding of Business Partners needs and technical aspects of the sourcing function and related policies in order to organize, develop and manage projects efficiently to deliver products and/or services to internal business clients. 

Major Areas of Accountability:

Sourcing 

• Assist in all Sourcing activities for Global Data Center Ops as directed by the Director 

• Work as a team leader or team member in the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, researching stakeholder requirements, documenting RFP, and coordinating all surrounding activities 

• Ensure purchases for required goods or services are made by recommending appropriate supplier/s, costs, processes, etc. 

• Lead and direct on-line RFX process 

• Develop, communicate and update Category Plans for this commodity 

• Evaluate and analyze supplier proposals 

• Review contracts and possess knowledge of purchasing contracts and contract terminology (including contract management) 

• Obtain savings and track savings 

• Responsible contributor to the savings targets within Global Sourcing: General Services 

Supplier Management 

• Develop and maintain supplier relationships 

• Arrange performance reviews with key suppliers and business partners to evaluate supplier performance and make recommendations to address issues and exploit opportunities 

• Perform analysis of supplier spend data and process metrics to proactively recommend improvements 

• Analyze industry trends and evolving supplier trends, developing potential best in class list 

• Maintain an ongoing consolidation/leveraging program against supplier base 

Business Partnership & Relationships: 

• High service level to our Business Partner must be maintained at all times. 

• Foster key relationships with members of the Data Center Ops community across the globe while informing and promoting the Sourcing process 

• Act as liaison between business partner and the supplier to determine if optimal approach to meeting validated business requirements 

• Provide input to Business Partners on budget development based on market/supplier pricing 

• Provide feedback to Business Partner and Sourcing management regarding status of projects and initiatives 

• Provide education and guidance to Business Partner regarding value of adopting and complying with purchasing policies, procedures, tools, and processes 

• Directly assist in the transition from current practices to any new models including migration to new sourcing systems/programs and purchasing process 

General/Projects

• Must have good knowledge of various sourcing practices and tools, and lead/support efforts to enhance the value of sourcing to the organization 

• Perform analysis of spend data and process metrics to proactively recommend improvements 

• Extend the reach of Sourcing by exercising appropriate influence within project teams, customer groups, and peer groups 

• Create or lead project teams, or directly address specific sourcing issues, working with stakeholders and sourcing management to reach resolutions 

• Ensure sourcing guidelines are understood and adhered to 

• Ensure all standards as defined by the Sourcing department are followed and enforced 

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Data Center categories and supply markets 

• Advanced knowledge of software and licensing contract terminology 

• Proven negotiation skills 

• Excellent project management skills 

• Knowledge of sourcing principles 

• Excellent relationship management skills 

• Strong skill in use of Office 

Previous Experience Requirements 

Minimum of eight to ten years of Strategic Sourcing experience required 

Education Requirements 

Bachelor’s degree required, MBA desirable, Experience in Data Center Sourcing desirable. 

Qualifications

Additional Information

To know more about this position please contact;

Monil Narayan

973-929-3861