Strategic Sourcing Information Technology Manager

Title: Strategic Sourcing Information Technology Manager Location: Miami, FL (Hybrid)Direct Hire Duration: Direct Hire Compensation: $135,000 Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S. Strategic Sourcing Information Technology Manager Description: The Manager, Information Technology, Strategic Sourcing, will create and drive strategic sourcing efforts for a group of spend categories with local and regional brand impacts to secure optimal sourcing opportunities that deliver value, drive savings, increase efficiencies / level of service, assure supply and mitigate sourcing risks. This position covers a spend of $200-$300M and will work closely with Information Technology, Telcom and IT Governance stakeholder groups. The manager will act as a strategic partner who listens to understand business team needs; provides expertise in planning and implementing sourcing initiatives; and maintain a focus on project timelines and deliverables to ensure business goals and objectives are met. The position will use mastery of analytical skills to solve complex problems utilizing a data driven approach to decision making. The Manager, Information Technology, Strategic Sourcing, applies spend category management best practices, tools and techniques in the development and implementation of an integrated strategic sourcing strategy to assesses the overall opportunity within the categories for projects to then engage the stakeholders with facts and data. Responsible for ensuring integration of the sourcing policy across the category and for managing strategic sourcing Initiatives utilizing a 7-step strategic sourcing process that includes but is not limited to a rigorous market analysis; supplier risk analysis and baseline spend analysis, to generate options and document a strategic sourcing plan that includes RFP execution, negotiations with suppliers, contract execution and implementation and monitoring of source recommendations The Manager, Information Technology, Strategic Sourcing works closely with functional stakeholder management teams, across the North American and Australia (NAA) Brands, Corporate, and suppliers to ensure effective strategy development and implementation. This role requires someone with leadership experience, business savvy, and the ability to influence spend decisions. Job Functions: Engages and collaborates with stakeholders, NAA Sourcing Group, and Corporate brands. This position will be responsible for leading the category portfolio and have significant spend oversight in range of $200-$300M in Opex/CapEx. This involves a) Developing and implementing multi-year growth plans for their categories or "business units”; b) Commercial awareness and continuously managing trends and gaps in the market that impact their category and in turn the companies supply chain; and c) Managing suppliers to ensure flow of products/services. They lead, develop, and implement an integrated strategic process across their assigned category or categories. This role will work with stakeholders, All Brand Group (ABG) and sister brands to identify strategic sourcing opportunities that effectively leverage our size and scale to deliver a competitive economic advantage while maintaining or improving quality and service levels. As needed, this role will develop a deep spend analysis by commodity, vendor and/or SKU to develop opportunities including an overall sourcing strategy Manages Strategic Sourcing Initiatives utilizing a 7-step strategic sourcing process (including but not limited to a market analysis, supplier risk analysis, baseline spend analysis, RFP execution, formal negotiation strategy and plan, contracting and implementation and monitoring of source recommendation). They negotiate multi-million-dollar contracts on behalf of engaging with suppliers at the COO and CEO level Manages contracts and key supplier relationships Delivers Results to Performance Goals and Measurement including but not limited to hard savings, cost avoidance, supplier diversity and sustainability Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. Requirements: 5 years' experience leading strategic sourcing initiatives utilizing best practices category management methodology ( "six- "or "seven-step process”) with expertise in influencing business strategy and supplier relations Demonstrated analytical skill set including financial cost analysis, should cost and total cost of ownership, working knowledge of eRFX tools. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint. Experience with software, hardware, technology architecture, telecom/satellite and maintenance services. Experience leading hardware, software, professional/managed services, telecom, cloud services strategic sourcing initiatives utilizing best practices category management methodology ( "six- "or "seven-step process”) with expertise in influencing business strategy and supplier relations. Demonstrated ability to think strategically and problem solve Demonstrated ability to influence others and interact with all levels of the organization – can interface independently and effectively with peers in other departments / brands with an emphasis on being results oriented Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize changing workload requests Strong, proven analytical skills (data analysis fundamentals) Strong negotiation skills developed through sourcing / procurement environment experience Strong knowledge of contracting (negotiating business terms and scope writing Aggressive "go getter”, driven, capable of working with little supervision Strong communication and interpersonal skills; champion of change management; strong planning/project management skills. Uses quality management skills to ensure all procedures and work activities conform to work specifications and standards Ability to work in a fast-paced business environment Education:Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, finance, business or other applicable. Master's degree a plus. Certifications: CPSM or CPM preferred but not required About INSPYR Solutions: Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients’ business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com. INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.