Principal, Strategic Sourcing

Principal, Strategic Sourcing

Salary: $160k +

Bonus: 20%

Location: Hybrid role in Chicago, IL

*We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role*

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Supply Chain Management preferred
• 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, specifically in the technology space including contracting, sourcing and negotiations for consulting services and goods
• 6+ years Technology procurement experience
• Successful track record in a large procurement organization
• Supplier management and asset management experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• ERP system experience
• Strong ability to build relationships and effectively communicate to all levels of the organization, including senior management
• Process driven with strong analytical acumen
• Strong negotiation expertise with an understanding of key contracting concepts and legal terms
• Strong ability to translate business requirements into technology sourcing practices and business outcomes

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of strategic sourcing & business strategies in a collaborative team-based environment to achieve company goals
• Work cross-functionally with key stakeholders to drive sourcing transactions with the goal of achieving significant initial cost reductions while maintaining/improving product quality and enhancing supplier service levels
• This includes RFx development, facilitation, scorecard, analysis, vendor selection, negotiations and issue resolution
• Identify and evaluate sourcing opportunities in alignment with strategic, operating and financial objectives.
• Lead the negotiation and purchase of goods and services with a focus on the technology category.
• Partner with internal business clients to ensure that purchased goods and services meet their needs.
• Proactively seek ways to drive down total cost of ownership through competition and vendor relationships