Americas Senior Sourcing Manager

Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

Jefferies’ Procurement Department is seeking a Senior Sourcing/Procurement Manager to provide greater value across all business divisions for all managed Categories of Spend, especially in IT focusing on hardware, software and support services/consulting services.

The Procurement Manager will work closely Procurement’s Sr. Members and Team of Specialists who collectively manage sourcing and procurement for Technology, Corporate Services, Front Office, Investment Banking, Wealth Management, Asset Management, Marketing and other categories that utilize the Firm’s resources. Candidates must demonstrate professionalism and relationship management skills together with strong technical, written and verbal communication skills. The work is fast paced, challenging and intellectually stimulating. The ability to work under pressure while managing and prioritizing deadlines, stakeholder expectations and governance requirements; while also being able to function as part of a Team and work independently, are some of the essential traits of a successful candidate.

A background in sourcing within the financial sector is most desirable, but procurement professionals with other industry experience will be considered.

Responsibilities Include

• Manage internal Client/Customer Relationships, build on and improve customer satisfaction,
• Meet established deadlines, promote procurement best practices, and directly communicate forecasts, firm requirements/needs, and opportunities.
• Liaising with stakeholders and key company employees to determine their product and service needs, as well as governance teams/bodies as needed (such as Legal, IT Security, Privacy, Risk Management and Accounting).
• Procuring: Performing all procurement activities including client assessments, market research, negotiating agreements, coordination of redlines with review teams, to completion in the preparation of signature requirements
• Sourcing: Lead Sourcing Engagements (RFx, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management and Tactical Purchases resulting in tender offers and the management needed therein)
• Manage, Develop, and Stabilize Supplier, Manufacturer and Vendor Relationships to improve business efficiency while identifying added value(s) across deal completion.
• Identifying areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results
• Complying with Governance, Policies and Procedures for risk management and mitigation knowing when to liaison and adding the appropriate SMEs

Requirements

• 8 Years Procurement Experience across the entire
• 8 Years Contract Negotiation Experience Source to Pay cycle
• Experience with Uniform Commercial Code Best Practices
• Expertise working with legal and governance teams in negotiating and managing various forms of: Non-Disclosure Agreements, Consulting Agreements, Statements of Work, License Agreements (I.e. MLA, SA, EA & EULA, etc.), Master Agreements (i.e. MSA, MPA, MCA etc.), and Service Level Agreements (as well as standard Order Forms and quotations).
• Exceptional Tactical and Logistics Management Skills
• Exceptional written and verbal Communication Skills with all levels of staff including C-Suite
• Detail Oriented, Meticulous, Highly Organized, Focused, and Objective Driven Personality
• High Ethical Standards
• Experience with Procurement systems a plus (i.e. GEP, SAP Ariba & Coupa)
• Proficient in Data Analysis

Primary Location: New York Full Time Salary Range of $150,000-$170,000.

About Us

Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.

At Jefferies, we are committed to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.

Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a workforce that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.

The salary offered will take into consideration an individual’s experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies Financial Group is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees or part-time employees, who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours or more per week, including an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full-time employees, paid parental leave.