Strategic Sourcing Manager – Contract Role, 6 Months
CompassX Group
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $50 - $60 per hour
About the role
- Execute strategic sourcing events within the technology subcategory, managing the full lifecycle from RFP development to final contract execution.
- Lead rigorous contract negotiations with vendors and internal stakeholders to secure optimal business terms, pricing, and service level agreements.
- Partner with Legal and Finance teams to finalize supplier contracts, ensuring all agreements align with procurement objectives and standardized policies.
- Conduct deep-dive analysis of supplier capabilities, risk profiles, and financial positioning to inform sourcing strategies.
- Drive cost optimization and performance management, facilitating ongoing business reviews to ensure suppliers meet their contracted obligations.
- Engage and influence senior leadership regarding the strategic value of the procurement function and the benefits of specific sourcing initiatives.
- Maintain global awareness of macro-economic factors, proactively developing alternate sourcing strategies to mitigate negative impacts on purchasing operations.
- Collaborate across workstreams to ensure the technology subcategory strategy is integrated with broader business goals.
Requirements
- 5+ years of business experience with at least 3 years dedicated to supply chain or procurement functions, ideally within retail, service, multi-outlet food and beverage industries.
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to quantify and document sourcing results and financial impact.
- Advanced negotiation skills, capable of managing high-stakes discussions with strategic vendors and executive-level stakeholders.
- Proven track record of execution, demonstrating the ability to jump into active projects and deliver results with minimal oversight.
- Tertiary degree qualification in a business-related discipline or equivalent practical experience.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a "consultative" mindset focused on building team environments and lasting stakeholder relationships.
- High work ethic and adaptability, comfortable navigating the nimble and flexible environment of a boutique consulting firm.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
strategic sourcingRFP developmentcontract negotiationsupplier analysiscost optimizationperformance managementsourcing strategiesfinancial analysisrisk assessmentbusiness reviews
Soft Skills
analytical problem-solvingadvanced negotiationexecutioninterpersonal skillscommunication skillsconsultative mindsetteam buildingstakeholder relationship managementwork ethicadaptability
Certifications
tertiary degree in business-related discipline