Global Sourcing Consultant Senior

Company: Pyramid Consulting, Inc
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description

Immediate need for a talented Sourcing Consultant. This is a 06+ Months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is REMOTE. Please review the job description below.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
--- This position requires an experienced Sourcing Manager with proven background in sourcing complex legal, real estate, HR, business services, market data, marketing, and other indirect services across a global supply chain.
--- This role leads all aspects of strategic sourcing, from category assessment and planning, vendor due diligence, RFx, negotiations, contracting and participation in vendor management activities.
--- Provide support in sourcing initiatives across multiple Lines of Business.
--- Accountable for competitively bidding, negotiating price and related business terms and relaying said terms into logical and meaningful contracts that are in compliance with the policies, procedures and contracting principles.
--- Provide key negotiation and pricing advice to assigned Lines of Business on each transaction with an emphasis on delivering bottom-line financial savings and/or risk minimization.
--- Effectively manage complex projects including: LOB expectations, leadership involvement, internal/ external communications, deliverable(s) timing, and executive reporting.
--- Partner closely with our internal legal, risk and finance teams towards the successful completion of integrate negotiations and initiatives.
--- Partner closely with key business stakeholders. Develop and share category-specific operational measurements. Respond to requests in a timely manner.
--- Maintain necessary sourcing system data, metrics and spend/savings analytics in support of departmental reporting and policy and procedure requirements.
--- Ensure consistency in supplier engagements. Carry out all supplier due diligence as required.
--- Work closely with regional teams and clients on local, regional and sometimes global project activities.
--- Continually develop subject matter expertise. Remain current on competition, category trends and industry practices.
--- Actively participate/lead Sourcing & Procurement initiatives that drive the continuous improvement of the Sourcing function at Corebridge
--- Demonstrate understanding of the client's business, objectives, and constraints when addressing their needs. Respond to clients with the appropriate sense of urgency and importance.
--- Build effective and trusted relationships with internal clients and vendors.
--- Create a portfolio approach towards select key spend categories.
--- High energy and enthusiasm required to contribute to and help shape an evolving Corebridge Sourcing & Procurement organization.
--- Capable of exercising forceful yet sensible project management techniques.
--- Incorporate different perspectives and experiences of clients and colleagues to generate better ideas, solve problems and improve performance.
--- Affable, with a high tolerance for ambiguity.
--- Collaborating with Supplier Diversity teams.
--- Achieve cost reduction/savings target

REQUIREMENTS:
--- A minimum of 8 years sourcing experience
--- Must have 5+ years of experience in sourcing for legal, real estate, HR, business services, market data, marketing or related.
--- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
--- Strong entrepreneurial, interpersonal and team skills.
--- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in teams to deliver results
--- Excellent communication, writing, facilitation, collaboration and interpersonal skills.
--- Develop reporting to track the progress of the initiatives
--- Excellent experience with Ariba, Fieldglass, and MS Office products.
--- Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
--- Must be able to work with Global Cross-Functional teams and operate in a Flexible work schedule.
--- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or equivalent field.

Our client is a leading Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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