Sourcing Manager
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Client - Energy & Utilities
Job Title - IT Sourcing Manager
Location - Jackson, MI - 49201
Duration - 12 Months (Possible Extension / Conversion)
About the Role
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="42" data-list-defn-props="{"134225954":true,"134225961":true,"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">The IT Sourcing Manager plays a crucial role in daily operations by negotiating with suppliers to obtain goods, materials, and services at the best prices.
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="42" data-list-defn-props="{"134225954":true,"134225961":true,"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">They develop and implement strategies for cost reduction, supplier consolidation, quality improvements, and process efficiencies.
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="42" data-list-defn-props="{"134225954":true,"134225961":true,"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">This role involves completing non-strategic service and material purchase requests, negotiating agreements with suppliers, and ensuring contractual compliance.
Responsibilities
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="45" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Verify specifications and determine if a Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ) is needed
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="45" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Administer the (RFI, RFP or RFQ) and negotiate cost-effective agreements with key suppliers
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="42" data-list-defn-props="{"134225954":true,"134225961":true,"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Collaborate with internal stakeholders and Legal council to negotiate contractual terms and conditions
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="42" data-list-defn-props="{"134225954":true,"134225961":true,"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Coordinate contract change requests as needed and develop suppliers to improve effectiveness and drive down costs
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="42" data-list-defn-props="{"134225954":true,"134225961":true,"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Support continuous improvement goals and stay current with industry innovations
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="42" data-list-defn-props="{"134225954":true,"134225961":true,"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Manage relationships with key internal stakeholders and suppliers to procure high-quality products and services
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="42" data-list-defn-props="{"134225954":true,"134225961":true,"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Ensure commercial, legal, and contractual compliances in all procurement transactions
Education Qualification
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<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="42" data-list-defn-props="{"134225954":true,"134225961":true,"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">Knowledge of business law, commercial terms and conditions, and related legal issues
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="42" data-list-defn-props="{"134225954":true,"134225961":true,"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1">Experience in IT contract development and management
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="42" data-list-defn-props="{"134225954":true,"134225961":true,"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1">2+ years of experience in Information Technology services/sourcing
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="42" data-list-defn-props="{"134225954":true,"134225961":true,"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1">Ability to provide guidance on sourcing management processes and metrics
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="42" data-list-defn-props="{"134225954":true,"134225961":true,"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1">Knowledgeable about procurement processes and escalation mechanisms
Required Skills
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<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="42" data-list-defn-props="{"134225954":true,"134225961":true,"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="13" data-aria-level="1">IT Contract development and management experience
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="42" data-list-defn-props="{"134225954":true,"134225961":true,"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="14" data-aria-level="1">Ability to influence stakeholders and resolve issues effectively
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="42" data-list-defn-props="{"134225954":true,"134225961":true,"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="15" data-aria-level="1">Proficiency in creating, analyzing, and editing Information Technology contracts
<li data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="42" data-list-defn-props="{"134225954":true,"134225961":true,"335552541":1,"335559685":360,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"?","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="16" data-aria-level="1">Critical thinking skills and ability to provide rational evaluations/proposals
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