Description:
The Manager, Sourcing Logistics is responsible for leading and executing the strategic sourcing activities for Logistic related categories (e.g. Warehouse, Transportation, etc.) estimated at $150M in annual spend. This position will work closely with key business stakeholders to develop effective cost reduction strategies and implementation plans with a focus on reducing total cost of ownership while optimizing supplier performance.
This role resides in our Frisco, TX office and reports to the Sr. Manager, Sourcing - Logistics.
Responsibilities Category Management
- Create an environment of strategic collaboration with suppliers
- Translate business requirements into detailed specifications to support the category sourcing process
- Develop and update financial savings models with support from Finance
- Help prepare the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) for the categories under his/her responsibility
- Conduct industry deep dive analysis to provide proactive category insights
- Develop and execute category strategies in conjunction with key business partners to address and meet business needs.
- Define best-in-class sourcing procurement processes utilizing Ariba (e.g. Traditional RFQ/RFP/RFI, on-line Auction, Collaborative sourcing, multi-event negotiations, etc.)
- Develop and foster long-term relationships with suppliers
Compliance
- Be accountable for compliance on Corporate Environmental Sustainability and Regulatory efforts representing sourcing area:
- Risk Management: Ensure supplier risk is proactively understood and continuity business plans in place for any potential unpreventable interruption in supply
- Food & Drug Administration: Ensure suppliers comply with all required federal national, regional, and local food safety regulations
- Influence stakeholders on policies and practices for procurement, as well as the legal and financial requirements and policies in making a purchase
- Execute legal contracting & contract administration in Ariba as required by policy
Analytics and communication
- Be an expert with analytical tools (e.g. Excel) in order to draw conclusions and make recommendations from large data sets
- Be extremely proficient at oral / written communication in order to effectively explain complex ideas and approaches to a wide audience
- Be an expert in MS Word, MS Teams and MS PowerPoint
Stakeholder Management & Influencing
- Be able to build strong customer relationships
- Be able to interact with all levels of the organization, ranging from senior executives through middle management
- Be a strong team player with other critical cross functional groups
- Have a collaborative management style with the ability to build partnerships both internally and externally
- Have passion to drive continuous improvement
- Be able to lead small cross functional teams to drive for shared goals
Essential Skills
- Use a range of negotiation techniques for strong commercial and non-commercial outcomes
- Apply cost modeling to optimize procurement
- Lead projects to successful completion through planning and execution