A top retail client in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sourcing Manager to join their team for a full time position. This individual will play a crucial role in shaping the category strategy, optimizing the supplier base, conducting sourcing events, and negotiating contracts. This is a hybrid position that requires work on-site on Mondays and Tuesdays, with the remainder of the week working remotely. If you have a passion for sourcing excellence and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to develop and execute category strategies that align with company goals.
- Manage and optimize supplier relationships to ensure the highest quality products and services.
- Conduct sourcing events, including RFPs and RFQs, and negotiate agreements that drive cost savings and value.
- Support contract execution, including contract development, review, and compliance.
- Communicate effectively and develop presentations for senior leadership across various business units.
- Provide leadership and guidance to a team of analysts.
- Lead initiatives to drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes and strategies.
-Bachelor's degree in a business-related field; Master's degree preferred.
-5-7 years of overall sourcing experience, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial role.
- Experience Cloud Licensing , Infrastructure, information security, cloud storage, desktop collaboration.
-Expertise in sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management in the Technology Sourcing field.
-Proven experience developing and executing category strategies.
-Bachelor's degree in a business-related field; Master's degree preferred.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.