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Manager – Strategic Sourcing and Procurement
Location
Colombia
Posted
23 hours ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Manager – Strategic Sourcing and Procurement
Sutherland
• Purchasing and negotiation of goods, materials, or services in line with specifications, costs, quality, and delivery timelines • Ensure on-time supply of required goods and materials • Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs wherever possible • Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency • Negotiate contracts and improve business terms with vendors • Assess and evaluate vendors and undertake performance reviews • Ensure compliance with company guidelines and purchasing policies • Explore alternate sources for goods, materials, and services • Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations • Manage the full Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) process • Contact vendors to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues • Act as the primary procurement business partner for Colombia and Mexico country leadership • Drive special initiatives to improve procurement addressable spend and contract coverage • Manage and coordinate all Facilities, HR, Marketing, and Finance-related purchasing activities
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Commerce, or a related field
- Proven purchasing experience of 10–12 years within IT/ITES and BPM organizations
- Minimum 7–8 years of experience managing procurement and sourcing activities related to Facilities and Administration functions
- Minimum 4–5 years of operational experience using procurement sourcing tools such as ARIBA, COUPA, or Ivalua
- Computer literate, including PowerPoint proficiency and advanced Excel skills
Benefits
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines
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