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Job Description
U.S. Bank is seeking a Sourcing Manager with vendor management and contractual negotiation experience to contribute toward the success of our vendor expense initiatives. Responsibilities include the support of processes and practices necessary to source and manage suppliers to produce quality products/services and manage risk. Performs tactical planning for sourcing initiatives and spend management for a portfolio of spend. Project work includes recommendations relating to vendor choice, negotiation strategy, business requirements definition focusing on vendor negotiations with an array of vendors.
Regularly interacts with business line subject matter experts providing recommendations and incorporating original thought and credible challenge. Support Business Lines with their vendor negotiations with existing or new smaller vendor relationships. Periodic work focused on identifying and assisting in the deliverance of cost savings, pricing negotiations, consolidation opportunities, demand management, etc.
Additional responsibilities:

• Negotiates to optimize client's budget and other financial responsibilities;
• Performs sourcing and planning;
• Reviews business standards for vendor performance;
• Coordinates activities related to anticipating, negotiating, and executing the managed contracts;
• Assists with contractual negotiation activities to ensure quality and compliance with contract procedures and standards;
• Collaborates with business line clients to establish plans, standards, and procedures that will add value to strategic vendor relationships and mitigates any risks to the company

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, supply chain management or logistics, or equivalent work experience
• At least one year of related experience

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience in creation and/or implementation of a category strategy for enterprise-wide expenditures
• Thorough knowledge of category management in areas such as consulting, temporary labor, business process outsourcing
• Ability to manage relationships with large, strategic vendors
• Well-developed critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and senior level executives inside and outside the organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Location Expectations
The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.
If there's anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.
Benefits:
Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members' whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

EEO is the Law
U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants can learn more about the company's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal KNOW YOUR RIGHTS EEO poster.
E-Verify
U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $90,100.00 - $106,000.00 - $116,600.00
U.S. Bank accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis.