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Strategic Sourcing Category Manager

United States

Sponsorship not specified$88k-$164kDetected 5 days ago

ExpressFinancial AnalysisVendor ManagementProcurementERPPerformance ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

About the role

We're here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued.
The role operates within a collaborative ecosystem that includes legal, risk & compliance, information security, privacy, technology, and payments functions to ensure a robust, compliant, and strategically aligned vendor program.
Actual base salary will be based on factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and work location.

Own the External Resource (Labor) category strategy, establishing standardized processes, governance frameworks, and best practices that drive consistency and excellence across the enterprise
Partner with business functions to align on requirements, budgets, and strategic priorities, translating organizational needs into actionable sourcing strategies
Drive EBITDA improvement through disciplined cost management, savings identification, and cost avoidance initiatives
document and communicate value creation through comprehensive metrics and reporting
Lead ongoing performance management, strategic negotiations, and partnership development with key vendors and internal stakeholders
mentor team members and drive organizational capability
Drive continuous improvement through rigorous performance metrics, strategic negotiations, and capability enhancement initiatives
Validate competitive positioning, identify cost optimization opportunities, and recommend strategic initiatives that deliver measurable savings and incremental value
Drive EBITDA improvement through disciplined cost management, savings identification, and cost avoidance initiatives; document and communicate value creation through comprehensive metrics and reporting
Model accountability, strategic thinking, problem solving and collaborative leadership; mentor team members and drive organizational capability

5-7 years in strategic sourcing, procurement, vendor management, negotiations, contracting, or equivalent roles
Demonstrated people leadership experience with ability to influence and drive results across organizational levels
Proven expertise in financial analysis, commercial negotiations, partnership development, and value creation
Proven track record of owning complex initiatives, optimizing processes, and delivering measurable results through personal accountability and self-directed prioritization
Hands-on experience with procurement and sourcing technology platforms (eSourcing, Vendor Management Systems, ERP systems, etc.)

Actual base salary will be based on factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and work location.

Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.
Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do.
These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family.

What We're Looking For:
We strive to champion Inclusion in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT.
If you're passionate about our mission and believe you'd be a phenomenal addition to our team, don't worry about "checking every box;" please apply anyway.
You may be exactly the person we're looking for!

Furthermore, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the hiring process.

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