Sourcing Manager - Knowledge Services

GEP is a diverse, creative team of people passionate about procurement. We invest ourselves entirely in our client’s success, creating strong collaborative relationships that deliver extraordinary value year after year. Our clients include market global leaders with far-flung international operations, Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises, leading government and public institutions. We deliver practical, effective services and software that enable procurement leaders to maximize their impact on business operations, strategy and financial performance. That’s just some of the things that we do in our quest to build a beautiful company, enjoy the journey and make a difference. GEP is a place where individuality is prized, and talent respected. We’re focused on what is real and effective. GEP is where good ideas and great people are recognized, results matter, and ability and hard work drive achievements. We’re a learning organization, actively looking for people to help shape, grow and continually improve us. What You Will Do As a Sourcing Manager in the Knowledge Services team you will be responsible for executing complex and strategic sourcing projects of categories/sub-categories to include: translating business requirements into clear statements of Work, solicits bids, leads auctions. Also, you will be responsible for: Provide end to end sourcing strategy and execution on medium to high complexity or strategic projects of categories/sub-categories to include: translating business requirements into clear statements of Work, solicits bids, leads auctions. Partnering with difficult or high expectation stakeholders Category/Project Strategy and Approach Work and output management of the support team Be a senior resource for junior level guidance Manage and optimize functional sourcing support activities while ensuring adherence to clients corporate standards. Provide necessary information input to enablement group Engage with internal & external business partners to ensure that decisions are based on the broad scope of the organization and achieve optimum daily execution Manage project allocation, support team members during kick off meeting and share best practices Monitor performance satisfaction, ensuring all SLAs accountable for are met and drive continuous improvement initiatives What You Should Bring 10+ yrs. relevant Strategic Sourcing experience with strong project management skills Management of Direct categories (chemicals and packaging) Strong skills in financial and quantitative analysis Business partnering and Supplier engagement Negotiation strategy development & facilitation Knowledge of contract drafting and negotiations Managing delivery of junior team (Team of Leads and Analysts) Excellent communication in Spanish and English – written and verbal is a must. Other Skills: Execute Complex and strategic sourcing projects of categories/sub-categories to include: translating business requirements into clear statements of Work, solicits bids, leads auctions. Intermediate to high financial and quantitative analysis skills Should possess strong sourcing skills, including sourcing methodology and process, e-Sourcing technology, RFX development, facilitation and management Auction development including parameters Supplier engagement Negotiation strategy development Team Management Requires Low amount of guidance and direction Familiarity with various best practice sourcing approaches and techniques. Strong ability to handle client issues and escalations with sensitivity and diligence, eliminating a need for further escalation. Excellent project management skills including project planning, time management, multitasking and critical path definition. Strong customer service orientation including demonstrated communication during issue resolution and relationship management skills. Willingness to learn and master client specific processes, terminology, political environment, systems and unique requirements by various business groups. Benefits We’re a diverse, creative team of pretty intense people – we’re passionate about helping our clients achieve their goals. And we’re just as committed to our folks. As we grow and evolve, so do our benefit packages — generous and competitive, and acknowledging individual performance. What you put in is what you get out. Why Join us? GEP is different. It’s a place where individuality is prized and talent respected. We don’t spout jargon, but remain focused on what is real and effective. We are a meritocracy where good ideas and great people get noticed, results matter, and ability and hard work drive achievements. GEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to hiring and valuing a global diverse work team.