Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing
US-CO-Englewood
Attract-careers1
Req #: 99839
Type: Fulltime-Regular
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Overview: Our investment in the future needs those with an eye on the bottom line, and our Financial organization plays a vital role in supporting our game-changing ideas with creative solutions to complex problems. Team members have the unique opportunity to explore diverse business lines, gaining hands-on experience in various facets of finance, including accounting, audit and supply chain management. Responsibilities: Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview. This role drives value and efficiency across the supply chain by leading a high-performing team focused on complex sourcing events and contract negotiations. The position addresses critical organizational needs by establishing category strategies and fostering alignment across cross-functional business units, legal, and finance teams. Focus is placed on optimizing supplier performance, managing spend data, and ensuring strict compliance with corporate policies and ethical practices. What Success Looks Like (Objectives): * Directly lead, coach, and mentor a high-performing team of Sourcing Managers, fostering a culture of strategic thinking, continuous learning, and negotiation excellence * Establish structured training and career development initiatives to elevate manager-level skill sets in complex contract drafting, strategic negotiation, and stakeholder management * Formulate, execute, and govern comprehensive long-term category strategies that optimize spend, mitigate supply chain risk, and drive aggressive cost-saving initiatives aligned with corporate financial targets * Partner cross-functionally with senior leadership across Business Units, Legal, Finance, and Supply Chain leadership to ensure alignment on high-stakes supplier selections and strategic initiatives * Provide strategic direction and senior-level escalation support for complex RFx events and high-value, multi-year vendor contracts * Champion the integration of Generative AI, automation platforms, and advanced analytics across the sourcing lifecycle to accelerate RFP cycles, enhance contract analysis, and maximize productivity * Systematically analyze enterprise spend, supplier performance metrics, and market intelligence to identify incremental value-creation opportunities and strategic trade-offs Qualifications: Core Skills and Competencies (What you'll bring): * Proven track record of managing, mentoring, and upgrading the capabilities of manager-level talent within an enterprise procurement or supply chain function * Demonstrated success managing high-complexity spend categories (e.g., Marketing, Software, IT, and Enterprise Services) with a focus on value creation and TCO reduction * Master-level negotiation tactics, legal framework understanding, and contract structuring expertise for high-impact vendor relationships * Fluency in leveraging AI-powered sourcing tools, digital procurement suites, and spend analytics platforms to automate routine workflows and yield predictive insights * Outstanding communication, analytical, and board/executive-level presentation skills with the ability to influence cross-functional business partners Minimum Requirements: * Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related quantitative field (Master's degree / MBA strongly preferred) * Minimum Experience: 7-12 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management * Leadership Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years explicitly managing direct reports, with direct experience leading, mentoring, and evaluating manager-level talent * Technical & Functional Mastery: * 7+ years of hands-on experience executing end-to-end strategic sourcing strategies across complex categories (e.g., Marketing, Software, and Professional Services) * 7+ years of experience in complex contract drafting, vendor management, and strategic deal structuring * Demonstrated proficiency with modern digital procurement platforms, enterprise ERP systems, and AI-driven sourcing applications Visa sponsorship not available for this role
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