Strategic Sourcing Leader - IT & Professional Services

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us! The Strategic Sourcing Leader’s primary function is to lead the strategic and tactical leadership and management of the global information technology and professional services procurement initiatives for Materion. The scope of work includes hardware (infrastructure components), software and SaaS services, telecom, IT, Marketing, Finance, Audit, Tax, HR, Travel and consultancy providers. The position will be responsible for conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis to implement strategies supporting policy deployment to drive year on year spend optimization though a variety of price, process and behavior strategies and tactics. The position will also be responsible for vendor management strategies and programs. You will have an opportunity to: Define, manage, and deliver project plans, deliverables, metrics and milestones to include: Market Research & Analysis, Data Collection/Management, Financial Analysis, Cost Modeling, RFx Creation, Supplier Communication Management, Evaluate & Negotiate Agreements, Contracting, Supplier Performance Management and Development. Provide leadership to the team in supply market intelligence research and analytical activities; drive activities that support visibility into key cost drivers, pricing trends, emerging market regions, supply market adjustments, capabilities, capacities, etc. Direct the development and negotiation of complex agreements with suppliers encompassing key program specifications and functional objectives. Manage the development, implementation, and alignment of global or regional sourcing strategies and global or regional supplier network capabilities for the appropriate industry to achieve broad business objectives. Support internal functional stakeholder purchasing, strategic supplier review, and new product development programs with supply market intelligence. Contribute to the development of commodity strategies that accomplish key objectives, which include: Savings, Process Effectiveness, Supplier Consolidation & Management, Risk Reduction & Management, and Improved Visibility, Control and Efficiency of Expenditures. Develop and manage collaborative working partnerships with key stakeholders internal and external to the business. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, IT, or Supply Chain Management required. Advanced degree (MBA) preferred. Minimum of 7 years of progressive sourcing experience in a leading organization; including a minimum of 5 years managing responsible spend categories. Experience managing IT and Professional Services required. Professional certifications (CPSM, CSM) a plus. Experience with strategic sourcing processes, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Excellent interpersonal skills and keen attention to details. Strong leadership skills, and ability to influence and negotiate. Able to accommodate 30% travel domestically and internationally. Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers. Please provide complete information. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment. Traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTRN) and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Materion has over 3,500 global employees in 32 countries with an expanding footprint growing each and every day. Want to Learn More About What We Do? Watch Pioneers of Progress Want to Learn More About Working at Materion? Visit Materion Careers