Our client, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, is looking to hire a Strategic Sourcing Manager, Professional Services to join their team in New York, NY!
*** This begins as a 5-month contract with any opportunity to extend/convert ***
Responsibilities
- Analyze spend data from a variety of sources to develop and implement sourcing strategies.
- Build pricing models and financial analysis in support of negotiation strategies.
- Negotiate and implement deals that maximize cost savings, improve service levels, mitigate contractual risks, and creates/improves overall value for the company for the category areas mentioned above.
- Manage RFx process utilizing sourcing best practices.
- Negotiate contracts with a focus on commercial terms
- Develop project plans, deliverables, metrics and milestones. Implement process disciplines and management systems necessary to achieve desired results.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years procurement experience in a sophisticated sourcing environment.
- Bachelor's Degree in Business , law or related field.
- Must be willing to work in New York, NY; generally contributing from the office a minimum of 3 days per week.
- Strong proficiency in all stages of the sourcing life cycle (from market analysis to procure to pay), especially the negotiation of contractual agreements.
- Cost Modeling: Ability to understand cost drivers and how to break down cost structures
- Skills and flexibility to assume a variety of projects in the aforementioned categories is required.
- Quantitative analytics skills including the ability to analyze complex data and build cost models.
- Communication and Interpersonal skills including crisp verbal skills plus effective listening skills; effective facilitation skills.
- Execution skills including persistent drive for results utilizing sound project management, organizational and problem-solving skills.
You will receive the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
- Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 401(k) including match
- Paid Sick Time Leave
- Legal and Identity Protection Plans
- Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
- 529 College Saver Plan
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.