Srsdistribution

Srsdistribution

Manager, Strategic Sourcing

McKinney, Texas · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 hours ago
Data AnalysisProject ManagementNegotiationForecastingBudgetingExcelOperations ManagementSupply ChainProcess ImprovementVendor ManagementProcurementERPResearchCommunicationCollaborationAdaptabilityMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • The physical demands include the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods, frequently moving about the office to access files and office machinery, and occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 15 pounds.
  • The focus remains on facilitating successful partnership management and enhancing category performance through strategic vendor interactions.
  • Working Conditions: - The Strategic Sourcing Manager operates within a dynamic, hybrid work environment that combines in-office presence with remote flexibility to ensure optimal collaboration and performance.

Responsibilities

  • Develop supplier relationships that support operational performance, contract compliance, and continuous improvement
  • Lead supplier negotiations to achieve competitive pricing, favorable commercial terms, and service levels that support operational objectives
  • Lead strategic sourcing events including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards.
  • Support procurement initiatives across multiple indirect categories and shift focus as organizational priorities change
  • Develop subject matter expertise in newly assigned spend categories through stakeholder engagement, market research, supplier collaboration, and data analysis.
  • Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships through regular business reviews, performance scorecards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Partner with branch operations, functional leaders, finance, legal, and other stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver sourcing solutions
  • Build and maintain comprehensive category intelligence including spend analytics, supplier segmentation, contract repository, market assessments, and sourcing pipeline.
  • Monitor supplier performance against established KPIs and implement corrective action plans when necessary.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum of three - five years of experience in procurement, supplier management, or related field.
  • S trong analytical skills and proficiency in utilizing reporting and analytics tools to evaluate supplier performance and market trends.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, and experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
  • Experience leading competitive sourcing events and negotiating supplier agreements

Nice to have

  • Strategic Vendor Management: Proficiency in developing and executing vendor management strategies that align with corporate objectives, with a proven track record of enhancing vendor relations and ROI.
  • Negotiation Techniques: Familiarity with negotiation practices, with experience in contract negotiations demonstrating the ability to secure favorable conditions and terms on behalf of the organization.
  • Project Management Proficiency: Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects effectively using project management tools and methodologies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timely delivery.
  • Change Management Experience: Experience supporting cross-functional sourcing initiatives and influencing stakeholders
  • Technological Proficiency: Proficient in utilizing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, supplier relationship management (SRM) tools, and data analytics platforms to support strategic decision-making processes.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field is required.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Minimum Years Of Work Experience:

Skills

  • Category responsibilities may evolve based on business priorities and organizational needs

Compensation

  • Support annual budgeting and forecasting activities by providing category-specific market intelligence and cost projections.

Benefits

  • All benefits subject to eligibility. ‎

Equal opportunity

  • SRS Distribution - McKinney
  • 7440 State Highway 121 McKinney, TX 75070-3104 ‎
  • As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws.If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact
  • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions, ensuring all qualified candidates have equitable opportunity to fulfill the responsibilities of the position effectively.

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