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Strategic Sourcing Manager
Location
New York
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
$76.9K - $102.5K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Stride, Inc.
• Lead complex sourcing events including market analysis, supplier identification, RFP development, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract award recommendations • Collaborate with Legal, TPRM, Security, Finance, and business stakeholders to negotiate and execute commercial agreements • Leverage procurement technologies, including NetSuite and Zip, to manage category supply base, spend, renewal pipeline, and identify savings opportunities • Proactively manage contract renewal pipelines through quarterly meetings with key stakeholders to align category initiatives with business requirements • Optimize category expenditures through early involvement and strong partnership with key stakeholders • Manage supplier relationships, including supplier performance reviews and contractual non-compliance, as needed • Partner with Procurement leadership to advance transformation initiatives, implement best practices, and drive stakeholder adoption of procurement systems
Job Requirements
- Five (5) years of procurement experience
- Ability to clear required background check
- Demonstrated success delivering annual hard savings
- Deep understanding of indirect procurement category management
- Experience leading sourcing initiatives across multiple indirect categories
- Experience managing complex supplier negotiations involving pricing, commercial terms, risk, and service-level agreements
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency in spend analysis and procurement analytics
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Retirement contributions
- Paid time off
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