Sourcing Manager
Clarivate
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Philadelphia • Pennsylvania, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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SeniorLead
Tech Stack
Oracle
About the role
- Develop strategic sourcing initiatives through the introduction of a competitive marketplace, demand management, supplier consolidation, and process re-engineering
- Drive business outcomes by increasing both savings and value, identifying cost drivers/trends to create procurement strategies across the category
- Manage competitive bid processes including RFP's, RFI's, RFQ's
- Own the full strategic sourcing cycle, including supplier identification and selection, price negotiation, and contract red lining
- Lead and drive the identification, planning and management of a pipeline of strategic sourcing projects
- Market research and benchmarking of suppliers and related service categories
- Arrange performance reviews with key suppliers and internal stakeholders to evaluate supplier performance and make recommendations to address issues and exploit opportunities
- Act as liaison between the stakeholder and the supplier to determine the optimal approach to meeting validated business requirements
- Provide input to stakeholders on budget development based on market and supplier pricing
Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in procurement, sourcing, or supplier/vendor management
- Proven expertise in contract negotiation and contract management, including drafting, reviewing, and executing complex agreements
- Demonstrated ability to navigate cross-functional teams, particularly Legal and Finance, to drive sourcing initiatives and ensure compliance
- Experience in budget preparation and financial planning related to software sourcing and vendor spend
- Strong understanding of the enterprise software landscape, including key industry players such as Salesforce, Workday, Microsoft, and Oracle
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
strategic sourcingprocurement strategiescontract negotiationcontract managementbudget preparationfinancial planningmarket researchsupplier performance evaluationcompetitive bid processessupplier identification
Soft skills
cross-functional collaborationstakeholder managementcommunicationproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingleadershipnegotiationstrategic planningrelationship managementperformance evaluation