Strategic Sourcing Manager
LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager for an opportunity in Atlanta, GA.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for providing strategic leadership and managing sourcing activities. Develops and supports policies and processes to improve Category Management financial and operational efficiencies and service delivery to internal customers.
- Activities include but are not limited to coordination and handling of tactical issue resolution, education, and transactional support for commodity teams. Handling of transactional and frequent RFP’s or price solicitations.
- Serve as first point of contact for communications between suppliers and internal Client customers.
- Perform contracting related to routine rate or scope changes.
- Role will be required to support multiple divisions within the company.
- Some fundamental analysis required to support business processes and financial analysis to support procurement activities.
- Performs economic research and compiles information on complex financial and expense comparisons.
- Develops, establishes, and maintains processes that verify accuracy of procurement information contained in RFP.
- Coordinates with internal customers as well as suppliers to resolve issues. Prepares complex data comparisons to establish cost impact of sourcing options as part of the strategic sourcing process, and leads the sourcing process as required.
- Manages and tracks internal process implementation and contract compliance. Serve as the central point of contact for carriers for all exception management inquiries and escalate internally.
- Serve as first escalation point for all transportation carrier performance issues and report trends to sourcing manager.
- Uses data and analysis to lead sourcing project.
- Manages and accomplishes special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Five plus (5+) years Supply Chain Management or related maintenance/operational field experience required.
- Thorough understanding of transportation pricing structures such as LTL, Truckload, flatbed, air freight and freight forwarding.
- Proficient in research and analysis, and competent in commodity expertise, financial analysis, forecasting, logistics, and strategic sourcing.
- Able to manage work effectively by taking initiative, working independently of supervision, and coping with work pressure.
- Able to enhance personal effectiveness and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Proficient in the use of the personal computer and Microsoft Office applications including Access.
- Previous transportation/logistics procurement experience is required
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Why Choose LAUNCH?
A team of aviation staffing experts leads LAUNCH. We understand the challenges of finding the top aviation jobs and we focus on linking you with the best openings in the most sought-after locations.
LAUNCH offers you an ACA compliant benefit package including company-sponsored medical insurance with multiple plans to choose from. Our Minimum Essential Coverage is offered to every employee who does not have coverage elsewhere at no cost to you! LAUNCH also offers a 401(k) program with a company match. Plus, you join the LAUNCH Loyalty Club on your first day, earning you extra cash bonuses, apparel and safety rewards.
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Strategic Sourcing Manager