Russell Investments

Russell Investments

Manager, Global Sourcing & Procurement

Seattle, USA · Senior

No sponsorshipDetected 78 days ago
NegotiationExcelAuditingSupply ChainProcess ImprovementProcurementLeadershipCommunicationMentoring

About the role

  • Job Description: Global Sourcing and Procurement (GSP), within the Global Operations organization at Russell Investments, has an exciting new opportunity for a Manager in IT/Services Procurement to join our team.
  • The GSP organization is responsible for the procurement, sourcing, and contracting of various categories of spending across the global enterprise.
  • We pride ourselves on performance and diversity.

Responsibilities

  • To be successful in this role you should bring varied experience that will empower you to deliver significant cost reduction, supplier validation, and the ability to continually benchmark procurement practices to improve business efficiencies while building strong relationships within the organization and with suppliers alike.
  • This role will collaborate with other highly talented individuals supporting the procurement and sourcing of several key categories, including services related to auditing, marketing, management consulting, employee development and public relations.
  • In addition to committing Russell Investment resources to purchase goods and services, this role is responsible for developing supplier strategies, fee negotiations and bid packages (RFI/RFQ/RFP).
  • Develop and execute category strategies while managing the entire procurement process resulting in the best possible terms for value, quality, service and delivery
  • Lead complex strategic initiatives through a holistic and systematic sourcing process
  • develop and review effective project plans and negotiation strategies
  • negotiate complex agreements. Develop and present negotiation strategies and deal summaries to executives.
  • Lead complex strategic initiatives through a holistic and systematic sourcing process; develop and review effective project plans and negotiation strategies; evaluate supplier business proposals; provide recommendations for business strategy awards; negotiate complex agreements.
  • Develop and present negotiation strategies and deal summaries to executives.
  • Identify metrics, tools, and processes to optimize sourcing, supplier activities, and efficiencies; work collaboratively with team members to prioritize and drive successful implementations

Requirements

  • ability to define, and execute on, long-term strategic sourcing strategies.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 4+ years of experience in procurement, including developing and negotiating contracts
  • Advanced knowledge of eProcurement practices, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) applications, spend analytics tools and electronic invoicing options
  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchase Manager (C.P.M.) or equivalent certification preferred
  • Proven complex contract negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
  • Excellent analytical, presentation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.

Skills

  • fluent in Excel and able to apply a mathematical lens to business problems.
  • Strategic planning: ability to define, and execute on, long-term strategic sourcing strategies.
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity

Compensation

  • $120,000 USD - $140,000 USD
  • Specific compensation will be based on candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, commercial considerations, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
  • At Russell Investments, salary is just one part of our compensation package.
  • Our total rewards approach includes an annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility criteria) in addition to participation in our competitive benefits programs including healthcare, retirement, vacation, and wellbeing programs.

Benefits

  • Closely align with Legal, Operations, HR, Marketing, and Finance teams on alignment of the strategic sourcing vision cross-functionally

Equal opportunity

  • Russell Investments is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and employment applicants regardless of race, religion, ancestry, creed, color, gender (including gender identity which refers to a person's actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance, behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with a person's biological sex), age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, past or present unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • This role is not eligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship.
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