Sourcing Manager leading strategic sourcing across Corporate Services, HR, Finance, Facilities Management, and Legal categories for Flutter Group. Managing complex negotiations and identifying cost savings with senior stakeholders.
About the role
- Procurement Director overseeing all procurement activities at National Student Clearinghouse. Develop and implement strategies, policies, and initiatives to optimize costs and efficiency in procurement.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage all procurement activities for the Clearinghouse
- Develop procurement policies, negotiating contracts, and maintaining vendor relationships to optimize costs and efficiency
- Partner with senior leaders to understand operational needs, expectations, and financial impact of engaging with suppliers
- Develop and lead Request for Proposal (RFP) processes
- Collaborate with functional leaders at the Clearinghouse to establish appropriate metrics and KPIs for vendor commitments
- Monitor vendor performance regularly to determine necessary corrective actions
- Foster a team-based environment that aligns with company values
- Conduct risk assessments related to supply chain disruptions and develop contingency plans
- Provide critical financial, business, and operational visibility to the CEO, CFO, and leadership team
- Coach, mentor, and ensure staff are adequately trained
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or a combination of education and experience including military service
- 10 years of direct procurement experience, preferably in a non-profit or educational-related environment
- 5 years of demonstrated leadership experience in developing procurement policies and end-to-end processes, negotiating contracts, and maintaining vendor relationships to optimize costs and efficiency
- 3 years of direct experience performing in a management/supervisory role, managing others, exercising independent judgement, including the ability to lead, motivate, develop, and focus on team engagement
- Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills
- Knowledge of procurement regulations, grant funding compliance, and best practices
- Experience with procurement software and financial systems
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Competency with Microsoft Office Suite, and proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including development of analytical tools through use of Pivot Tables
- Must live within a commutable distance to Herndon, VA or in one of the Clearinghouse's approved States for hiring purposes
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Benefits
- comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- life and disability insurance benefits
- health care, dependent care, and limited purpose flexible spending accounts
- health savings account
- 401k matching contribution program
- generous paid leave program including vacation, sick, and personal time
- 11 paid holidays per year
- reimbursement for basic wholesale company and roadside assistance memberships
- employee education assistance program
- LinkedIn Learning subscription
- mental health and well-being benefits
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