The Strategic Sourcing Manager will perform a combination of strategic sourcing contract management performance management and relationship management functions for Avery Dennisons Global IT Sourcing and Vendor Management (ITSVM) team including but not limited to Hardware Software Cloud services and IT professional services as well as and primarily (but not limited to) services in the Americas.
You will be responsible for managing your assigned portfolio the full lifecycle of all associated IT Services purchasing (from initial concept/planning and vendor selection to contract closeout and vendor off-boarding) and strategic projects. You will also support the Vendor Management Office (VMO) objectives enabling a consistent approach to implementing vendor management practices across the organization. These practices include the establishment of roles governance processes and standardized scorecarding of key vendors. You will be known as a subject matter expert a thought leader and you will need to excel at building strong relationships with internal stakeholders as well as vendors.
Primary Responsibilities:
Strategizes develops and is accountable for managing assigned categories/projects including sustained delivery of results that meet business needs
Balances time between daily operation activities and strategic planning/projects with work performed without appreciable direction
Contributes to the development of overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization
Identifies and executes operational improvements for ITSVM and assigned categories
Partners with Avery Dennison stakeholders globally and works cross-functionally and cross-regionally with operational teams and other key stakeholders globally
Manages assigned portfolio and projects engaging as the subject matter expert providing consultation to key stakeholders and identifying any portfolio optimization / consolidation opportunities
Manages communications with vendors stakeholders internal reviewers and finance teams
Creates and delivers high-value Global IT sourcing strategies including: market analysis/benchmarking vendor evaluation/selection (e.g. RFx due diligence Q&A scoring) cost forecasts and negotiation strategy (including leveraging global capability and scale)
Leads contract development negotiates contracts drafts commercial terms manages contract approvals and creates and/or approves order documentation (SOWs POs Requisitions etc).
Facilitates post-execution contract management including: maintaining the contract system of record providing proactive renewal/obligation notifications analyzing problem areas and helping resolve disputes
Supports the deployment of consistent vendor management processes including:
Leading annual executive reviews for key vendors monitoring and reporting on vendor performance in the areas that include:cost and contracting financial management people delivery and support partnership and innovation
Collecting consolidating and communicating detailed summaries of vendor results to multiple constituents on vendor performance and relationships
Identifying opportunities for vendor innovation and relationship management improvement
Responsible for providing administrative support such as tracking reporting data entry scheduling and other tasks as needed to support the ITSVM team and Sourcing and Vendor Management lifecycle.
Provides guidance to less experienced team members
Perform ad hoc duties when required
Qualifications :
Education:
Education: Bachelors degree in business supply chain or technology is required or equivalent combination of education and experience; MBA or JD degree preferred
Experience:
6 years of relevant experience in Global IT sourcing and vendor management; including management of third-party vendors strategic sourcing contract negotiation and a deep understanding of related procurement practices processes and industry trends is required
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in supply chain strategic sourcing and/or category management preferably associated with Indirect Categories such as HR & Benefits Finance Legal Risk M&A Tax Communications Treasury Contingent Labor and other Business/Professional Services.
Experience drafting and negotiating IT and Corporate Services contracts; MSAs and SOWs
Experience with various sourcing asset and contract management practices / tools
Other:
Strong business acumen and understanding of enterprise IT
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills including presentation skills with the ability to be an advisor to stakeholders communicate effectively with vendors present to senior leadership and build strong sustainable relationships.
Sense of accountability and business partnership
Project and process management skills with the ability to handle multiple vendors projects and a wide range of tasks
Team player with strong ability to collaborate with others inside and outside of immediate team
Responsible takes initiative well-organized detail-oriented and able to work independently
Ability to influence all levels of the organization from senior leadership and below both in a team setting and as an individual contributor
Willingness to travel as required an estimated 10%
Additional Information :
The salary range for this position is $121000 - $ year.
The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range and in some circumstances may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to a candidates relevant skills experience education and training and location as well as the job scope and complexity responsibilities and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
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