Strategic Sourcing Optimization Manager Jobs

Provides functional expertise, project management, and team leadership.

Manages implementation of mid-size projects, programs, or processes.

7 years Procurement, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance or similar work with an emphasis on sourcing, negotiations, and contracting

May have responsibility for a process, sub-function or program and not have direct reports.

Responsible for administering and contributing to the development of company policies and procedures.

Collaborates with and/or directs others to achieve tactical business results.

People development: Invest in self-development for category management/supply chain skills via KP’ Category Management training program.

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Management Science, Business, Finance, Accounting, contract administration, procurement or a related field required.

· 3-6 years’ experience in category management required.

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

Georgia, Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon(remote but with 20% travel to different KP facilities)

Position: Strategic Sourcing Sr. Manager

Strong influencing skills and change management experience with the ability to successfully manage complexity and multiple priorities.

Innovative, self-­motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision along with strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills

Manage relationships with key suppliers ensuring they meet quality and service requirements while maintaining competitive prices.

Contract Management Tools (Ariba, Oracle Contracts)

Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred

Manage supplier selection processes using market analysis, concise request for proposals (RFPs), eAuctions and a data driven approach.

Demonstrated experience in successfully negotiating multi-disciplinary contracts, strategic category management and Company programs/initiatives.

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or any Business related field is required.

Three (3) or more years of supply chain, purchasing or procurement experience negotiating contracts and supporting strategic business initiatives.

Six Sigma Certification a plus.

Strong computer skills including the advanced/expert use of Microsoft.

Position requires driving responsibilities (may use Company provided vehicle and/or personal vehicle).

Excellent relationship management and collaboration skills across various areas of the business including working with remote teams

Support responsible sourcing in accordance with third-party vendor management processes and policies in preparation for annual EcoVadis certifications

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience, with a focus on Strategic and / or Technical Project or Organizational Change a plus

Proven ability to lead and manage multiple projects with external / internal partners.

Experience in implementing procurement tools / workflows

Financial competence and analytical skills and comfortable working with huge datasets