Manager of Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management driving procurement initiatives at Atlantic Union Bank. Leading team development and strategic supplier management in financial services.
Responsibilities
Lead, manage and develop teammates to ensure professional growth and meet team expectations
Own a particular Center of Excellence within the team – set best practices, training and templates
Lead key procurement initiatives, leveraging processes to drive value for the business unit
Manage a portfolio of business partners – ensure strategic objectives of business units are met
Collaborate with internal customers to ensure strategic working relationships
Lead and manage category/procurement strategies and improvement initiatives
Perform spend, contract, and market analysis to drive the work program for the team
Negotiate complex agreements; review and approve deals for best value
Develop sourcing strategies and supplier communication strategies on key deals
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, supply chain or equivalent military experience
Minimum 5 years’ equivalent job-related experience with emphasis on supply chain management
3 years’ experience working in the financial services sector
Preferred: MBA or Master’s Degree in Supply Chain or Finance or related
Preferred: Certified Purchasing Manager
Preferred: Six Sigma and/or Lean experience
Expert level knowledge of general procurement practices, with a preference for Banking practices
PC proficiency in Microsoft Office, including: Excel, Word, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint and windows-based office software
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan
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