Sourcing Manager

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Sourcing Manager for a right to hire assignment with one of our premier financial services clients in Jacksonville, FL.

Responsibilities :

• Supporting a high-performing Enterprise Sourcing team that identifies and leads complex, cross-functional strategic sourcing and contracting initiatives.
• Categories include but are not limited to IT Professional Services, Outsourced Services, Software, Banking Operations and Financial Services.
• Establish strong relationships with internal business stakeholders; build a strong understanding of strategic business direction, requirements and priorities across assigned suppliers and / or spend categories.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding for firm's policies and procedures related to supplier selection, contracting and ongoing management, ensuring all requirements are met and documented throughout the end-to-end process.
• Develop, implement and manage robust market analysis / benchmarking processes; leverage key insights to inform and support business, category and project strategies.
• Perform financial analysis including demand scenario modeling, P&L impact analysis and benchmark comparisons.
• Develop, lead and/or manage a robust portfolio of sourcing initiatives across the end-to-end sourcing and contracting process.
• Lead the development and execution of negotiation strategies for high value and complex multi-year deals
• Lead contract negotiations, partnering with Legal and business function, to optimize overall value including financial outcomes, service levels and risk mitigation.
• Manage key supplier relationships with a focus on quality, service, delivery, risk and costs.
• Lead support for cross functional teams in developing and executing sourcing projects, supplier management strategies, and complex contract negotiations
• Appropriately assesses risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding the firm, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.

Required Skills:

• Software Sourcing and Contract Experience - hands on 5 plus years
• IT Prof Services Sourcing and Contracting Experience - hand on 5 plus years
• Strong Communication & Presentation Skills

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy

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