Vendor Management Sourcing Manager

Remote · USA Full-time New today

Job Description:

Conduct sourcing activity from beginning to end based on Five Pillars (Strategy, Value, Information, Performance, Relationship) of vendor management
Provide business case upon assessment of vendor proposals with logic, tactics, and cost breakdowns
Work cross-functionally with client delivery, operational leaders, and project managers to drive service strategy to execution in a timely manner
Meet targets of cost reduction targets on a project or annual basis
Maintain relationships with vendors and provide feedback of performance, relationship, and vision
Manage issues and schedule changes of vendors and capture cost impact while leading an action plan for resolution
Develop and implement Annual Service Category Strategy by assessing service trend or future vision, ratings of vender performance, and cost competitiveness
Lead Annual Price Review (APR) discussion, and kaizen (continuous improvement) for assigned services to continually reduce costs
Create and maintain cost models and playbook for services
Actively participate in insource versus outsource discussions to benefit Ensemble
Benchmark new vendors and support due diligence process with all relative stakeholders (IT, Finance, Compliance, Legal)

Requirements:

5-7 years of previous experience in a similar role/field
Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in Business, Supply Chain, or relevant discipline
5 years experience in sourcing/buying/purchasing
Project Management
Intermediate level MS Office
Basic understanding of revenue cycle
Lean Management/Kaizen experience
Ability to work in demanding and fast paced environment
Ability to function both independently and with good judgement in a team environment
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work efficiently to meet deadlines
Strong attention to detail
Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization

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