Sr Sourcing Manager recruitment

Job Description

Senior Sourcing Manager
Charlotte, NC

TIAA CREF is looking for a Sr. Sourcing Manager in Charlotte, NC who will work directly with business stakeholders and other team members to develop and execute strategies that will deliver continuous cost, performance and process improvement.
The ideal candidate will have a strength in professional services/consulting sourcing which will include supplier selection, due diligence, risk and compliance evaluation, contract definition and negotiation, financial structuring, business requirements, and sourcing strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supplier selection and the development of data analysis and requirements for informed supplier decisions

• Manage the execution of request for proposals, bid analysis, and contract development and negotiation.

• Establish and nurture relationships with key business stakeholders to facilitate formulation and execution of long term sourcing strategies establishing clear and measurable goals focused on continuous improvement.

• Serve as subject matter expert for best-in-class procurement practices and tools, and experienced in working with numerous cross-functional disciplines such as information security, compliance, risk management, and law.

• Identifies and executes new or creative approaches, strategies and processes to address a business need.

• Develop policies and procedures and lead negotiations with key business partners and identified suppliers to manage demand for spend and ensure the best quality, service and cost to achieve business objectives Manage internal customer relationships and leadership expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Strategic Sourcing, or related field required, Masters Degree preferred

• Minimum of seven to ten years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing or procurement required

• Strong communication and presentation skills required

• Excellent knowledge of RFP process and SOWs required

• Strong negotiation skills and relationship building skills required

• Ability to influence and drive change in a cross-functional team environment

• Background in offshoring functions, a plus