This exciting opportunity calls for a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead and support sourcing activities that significantly impact organizational success and growth. Bring your expertise and drive innovative strategies in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee vendor selection processes and control spending for multiple Requests for Quotations (RFQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Design and implement strategic sourcing plans across various categories to enhance value and efficiency.
• Analyze past spending patterns to create new category strategies and streamline sourcing processes.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers and draft effective contract language in collaboration with business units.
• Assess current suppliers and provide insights to stakeholders on new and existing agreements.
• Facilitate vendor relationship management, including addressing escalations and resolving disputes.

Skills

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• 8-10 years of expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier relations, and business analysis.
• Proven negotiation prowess with a focus on achieving optimal results.
• Strong capability to identify and manage contractual risks.

Preferred Skills

• Professional certifications in procurement or supply chain management.
• Experience with managing large-scale RFQ/RFP processes within enterprise-level settings.
• Proficiency in developing and executing comprehensive negotiation strategies.

We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion as key components of our core values. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and contribute to our enriching workplace.

Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $33 - $67 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.