Sourcing Manager - Knowledge Services

Welcome to GEP Who We Are GEP, with over 30 offices internationally, is the fastest growing procurement and supply chain solutions firm – consulting, software and managed services. GEP has succeeded by being smart and creative; solving complex problems and finding opportunities for the world’s largest organizations. How You Grow at GEP We recognize people who make a genuine difference, work hard and drive achievements. Results are noticed and rewarded. It’s how you will grow a career at GEP, and in a much shorter time frame than at other firms. Celebrating Everyone GEP succeeds through the ideas and creativity of our team members so we embrace people of all experiences, nationalities, abilities, cultures, races, gender identities, sexual orientations and ages. What makes you unique and different is celebrated and will help GEP stand out even more. And we are a women-founded and -owned company so our foundation is making GEP a great place to work for women, a place where women can learn, advance and give back. Are You One of Us What You Should Bring • 10+ yrs. relevant purchasing experience with strong project management skills & knowledge on Excel, Access, Word; PowerPoint, Outlook, ERP systems knowledge • High level of understanding and experience in one or more categories • 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.