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Director, Strategic Sourcing

skillventory - A Leading Talent Research Firm

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Westlake • New Hampshire • Rhode Island • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • The Director role on Fidelity Procurement’s Strategic Sourcing team leads procurement projects of high complexity.
  • Partnering with business leaders to strengthen Fidelity’s ability to secure the right products at the right price and contractual terms.
  • Working across diverse business segments including digital assets, marketing, financial services, and consulting services while driving scale and efficiency for Fidelity.
  • Strategizing with business and technology leaders to develop vendor and product strategies.
  • Leading sourcing efforts, including negotiating commercial and contract terms for each project.
  • Coordinating with risk-based teams to ensure supplier contracts mitigate risk.
  • Driving outstanding pricing outcomes with suppliers.
  • Educating and enforcing procurement and risk policies consistently.

Requirements

  • BS/BA in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or 5–8 years of equivalent experience in Procurement.
  • Background in sourcing, contracting, procurement operations and/or related vendor/product management.
  • Experience evaluating, negotiating, and contracting with suppliers.
  • Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams through procurement projects.
  • Strong risk assessment skills and ability to translate requirements into viable business solutions.
  • Proficiency in business analytics, developing business cases, and presenting recommendations to decision-makers.
  • Experience engaging with leaders at all levels, from front-line teams to the C-Suite.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing needs and processes.
  • Commitment to data stewardship and ensuring data integrity.
  • Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
  • Strong process orientation with demonstrated continuous improvement skills.
  • Supplier relationship management skills, with a constructive approach to demanding performance.
  • Passion for improving quality and reducing costs to drive optimal business outcomes.
  • Ability to perform financial, technical, and performance evaluations of suppliers.
  • Excellent organizational skills and a consistent track record of teamwork.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development
  • Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
procurementsourcingcontractingvendor managementbusiness analyticsrisk assessmentfinancial evaluationtechnical evaluationperformance evaluationcontinuous improvement
Soft Skills
leadershipinfluencecommunicationflexibilitytime managementmultitaskingorganizational skillsteamworkinterpersonal skillsproblem-solving
Certifications
BS/BA in Business AdministrationBS/BA in Supply Chain Management