Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Indirect Procurement

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Spearhead regional and global sourcing initiatives for products and services.

• Negotiate with suppliers while managing contracts, renewals, and supplier relationships.

• Create and oversee procurement documentation, such as RFIs and RFPs.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance visibility into suppliers, expenditures, agreements, and business needs.

• Identify and implement opportunities that yield measurable commercial benefits.

• Assist in supplier relationship management to optimize BCD Travel's sourcing and purchasing capabilities.

• Negotiate contract terms in line with internal policies.

• Develop negotiating strategies that leverage BCD Travel's position and strategic alliances.

• Oversee contract renewal terms and timelines, involving business owners prior to deadlines.

• Set SLAs based on stakeholder needs and industry best practices.

• Foster relationships with business owners, Strategic Sourcing leadership, finance, accounting, legal, data privacy, and security departments.

• Assess, monitor, and report ROI on engagements to the Director of Strategic Sourcing.

• Evaluate sourcing needs from cross-functional business leaders.

• Lead cross-functional sourcing and supplier management initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Previous experience in Supply Chain Management.

• Experience with technology, telecommunications, HR, and other sourcing engagements.

• Strong understanding of business operations.

• Proficient spoken and written communication skills in English.

• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally.

• Availability to work Eastern time zone hours to engage with global partners.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours along with work-from-home or remote options.

• Opportunities for skill development and career advancement.

• Work at the cutting edge of travel technology.

• Generous vacation allowances.

• Comprehensive compensation package that includes tools for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.

• Travel industry-related perks and discounts.

• An inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity.

• Work From Anywhere opportunity for up to 60 days each year.