Sunoco LP
Manager - Sourcing
Sunoco LP, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Summary:The Sourcing Manager for Fuel Distribution is responsible for developing sourcing strategies to reduce costs while fostering a relationship with operations and leadership within the Fuel Distribution business. A successful candidate should have experience in leading sourcing events and category analysis. Experience in the fuel distribution space is also desired. The scope of the position will include execution of sourcing processes, contract & supplier management, development of supplier scorecards. In addition, the Sourcing Manager will lead a team of two sourcing specialists and be responsible for directing and prioritizing efforts for those individuals while working cross functionally with operations, finance, and legal teams.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Lead analysis, development and implementation of cost savings initiativesProvide strategic inputs and supply market information to guide business decisions and act as a conduit for procurement activitiesLead negotiations, contract development, and vendor management to ensure that operations needs while obtaining the best cost for the businessWork with appropriate operations team to identify areas of opportunity to meet or exceed savings targets for that particular business vertical.Quantify savings related to opportunity and work with business team to ensure savings are realized through vendor management and budget processConduct ongoing business reviews to ensure suppliers are performing to contracted obligations and service levelsApply "big picture" thinking to projects to help guide strategic decisions for the businessProvide advice to direct reports regarding procurement processes and protocol and apply appropriate solutions to issues for stakeholders.Provide day to day direction to team, staffing, performance management, annual objective setting and tracking against targetsLead a team of people that report both directly and work collaboratively with cross functional teams to drive the best outcomes
Requirements:Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:Bachelor's degree in a business, supply chain, or technical discipline, MBA preferred8+ years of relevant experience requiredExperience in managing people preferredExperience in supporting supplier portfolio developmentCustomer-focused with excellent written, listening and verbal communication skillsDetail oriented, professional attitude, reliableProven record of driving cost savings throughout a complex organizationAbility to structure and manage complex projectsService-oriented mindset, with a desire to ensure client satisfactionAbility to think strategically, conceptually and analytically to assess problems, identify and consider potential solutions, and make timely recommendationsYears of work experience: 8 - 12 years of experienceData analytics, sourcing, procurement systems, and customer service.Business software applications: Microsoft Office, APTTUS/Agiloft or other contract management software, and SAP or other purchasing software.
Working Conditions:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Usually, normal office working conditions.Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.Occasional overnight travel may be required.Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protectiveequipment.
Requirements:Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:Bachelor's degree in a business, supply chain, or technical discipline, MBA preferred8+ years of relevant experience requiredExperience in managing people preferredExperience in supporting supplier portfolio developmentCustomer-focused with excellent written, listening and verbal communication skillsDetail oriented, professional attitude, reliableProven record of driving cost savings throughout a complex organizationAbility to structure and manage complex projectsService-oriented mindset, with a desire to ensure client satisfactionAbility to think strategically, conceptually and analytically to assess problems, identify and consider potential solutions, and make timely recommendationsYears of work experience: 8 - 12 years of experienceData analytics, sourcing, procurement systems, and customer service.Business software applications: Microsoft Office, APTTUS/Agiloft or other contract management software, and SAP or other purchasing software.
Working Conditions:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Usually, normal office working conditions.Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.Occasional overnight travel may be required.Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protectiveequipment.