Strategic Sourcing Manager

Position Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager

Job ID: (phone number removed)

Duration: 6 Months Contract

Location: Blue Ash, OH- Onsite

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will:

Provide Portfolio Cost Management for select Franchise Business Units

Accountable for annual material cost savings per plan based on defined supplier/platform scope.

Ensure business needs tied to savings delivery are communicated effectively to the Category Procurement SRM

Responsible for strategic alignment of Savings Project with business strategy and category strategy

Procurement representative on Project Teams tied to defined supplier/platform scope. Champion project to ensure completed on-time and with expected savings. Facilitate stakeholder and Category SRM discussions to elevate commercial and/or strategy conversations regarding trade-offs and cost implications.

Responsible for monthly cost savings reporting, including Planisware data integrity and monthly actuals reporting.

Responsible for developing and coordinating with Planning the Phase In/Phase Out plans for Savings Projects

Lead communications across stakeholders

Provide Source Leadership for Product Transformation Teams & Pipeline Development

Ensure development of robust YOY pipeline of Cost reduction projects

Franchise point person with category partners; Source point person with franchise partners

Procurement representative on Franchise savings ideation teams

Responsible to screen projects for strategic and operational alignment

Support efforts to build business case for leadership decision making.

Support Project Charter Process

Partner with the Business Engagement Leader to align project with Platform/Franchise leader

Planisware management & Source project leadership for approved savings projects

Prepare and submit aCARs and manage aCARs through project lifecycle.

QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Supply Chain, Operations, Business Administration, or Engineering

Six (6) years business and supply chain experience

Experience with purchasing, materials, project management and supply chain management

Training and/or certification preferred in ISM / APICS / Project Management / Process Excellence

Effective knowledge in Sourcing procedures, Purchasing Controls & Supplier Selection Processes, Supplier manufacturing processes, Production systems & logistics, Database management, Quality Systems, Negotiation & Contract law, Statistical methods, and Project Management

Ability to understand and interpret drawings & specifications is preferred

Excellent interpersonal skills, written, oral, and presentation skills

Ability to navigate complex matrix organization and influencing stakeholders

Preferred knowledge in SmartSheet and/or ERP systems.

Contact:

Sabeel Naqvi: (url removed) (phone number removed)

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