KP Recruiting Group is a consulting firm that providesleadership and exceptional talent to some of the world’s leading companies.Headquartered in the Midwest, KP Recruiting Group has successfully completedcountless engagements in the United States, Europe and Latin America. Werepresent clients in all industries and all sizes. Our mission is to provideexceptional client and candidate experiences in order to get the best possibleresults. On behalf of our client, we are excited to present the following confidentialrole. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing the opportunity!

The Role:

The Senior Manager role will build collaborative relationships with our internal business partners as well as strategic relationships with our suppliers. This position will lead a team of CSE’s (Category Sourcing Experts) and will actively manage multiple highly visible, time-sensitive activities, effectively interfacing with all levels of management, and efficiently ensuring the sourcing process is executed consistent with policies and goals. You will partner with multiple business units, Contract Management, finance, Supplier Risk, Legal and various other key teams and stakeholders across the enterprise.

This role will lead various Cross Functional Teams (CFTs) to develop requirements and to reach consensus on the business deal. You will provide direction, leadership and professional development to their team; balance workload appropriately and leverage existing supplier base to appropriately consolidate services.

• Earn the business partner’s respect and serve as a Trusted Advisor. Plan and propose Sourcing strategies that best support the business.
• Collaborate closely with key business partners to understand their priorities and challenges; assess their needs on an ongoing basis; and manage their expectations.
• Partner with business partners, contract management and legal teams, and serve as a trusted advisor to developing category strategy, objectives and plans.
• Negotiate and complete key strategic deals, and drive aspects of the complex strategic sourcing process.
• Understanding of budget and planning, as well as drafting necessary language to translate business needs into specific requirements for contract-related documents, e.g. statements of work (SOW), letters of authorization (LOAs), requests for proposals (RFPs), etc.
• Partner on negotiations, pricing T&Cs, conduct research and provide benchmark data, including conducting and facilitating RFP’s (RFQs or RFIs).
• Understands priorities, challenges and needs on an ongoing basis, while managing to expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Six or more years of relevant work experience.
• Five or more years of experience managing teams.
• Indirect Strategic sourcing experience (Warehousing, logistics, transportation services, etc)
• Willingness to travel.

Even better if you have:

• A master’s degree.
• Six or more years of demonstrated academic and/or professional leadership in Strategic Sourcing (indirect).
• Project management experience in a complex multi-project and multi-geography environment.
• Strong analytical, data analysis & supplier assessment skills.
• Strong interpersonal and client service skills.
• Capability to be self-motivated / a self-starter and work independently.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with experience in influencing others.
• Any of the following certifications/degrees: Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) from the Institute of Supply Chain Management (ISM), Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute, certifications from the National Contract Management Association (NCMA), Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Juris Doctorate.

Benefits

Ourclient offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

401kMatching

Family andIndividual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)

Paid TimeOff & Paid Holidays

Long &Short-Term Disability

IdentityTheft Plans

Retirement& Pension Plans

EmployeeAssistance Program

EmployeeReferral Program

TuitionReimbursement Programs

Advancement& Professional Growth opportunities 

ParentalLeave

& More