Sourcing Procurement Manager

Job Description

• Work directly with suppliers/vendors to obtain materials/products/services through preparation and administration of Statements of Work/Quotes to validate favorable terms on quality, delivery and price and ensure end-user needs are met on a consistent basis
• Participate in supplier selection and low to moderately complex contract negotiations, involving Legal and other departments as necessary, to achieve favorable terms on quality, delivery and price, ensure end-user needs are met and deliver cost savings.
• Work with internal customer groups to help establish specifications and validate pricing and terms for focused categories
• Interacts with Legal and other company departments and agencies to analyze risks associated with agreements and develop language to minimize exposure whenever needed.
• Reviews and approves contracts in accordance to company terms and conditions
• Manage internal customer and stakeholders
• Coordinate with internal customers and category managers to assist in sourcing initiatives
• Interact with vendors and internal customers to resolve transactional issues on a daily basis
• Coordinate signature requirements, both internal and with Visa suppliers, using DocuSign electronic signature tool
• Address inquiries on order status of products and services
• Resolve discrepancies related to procurement issues
• Deliver support to internal customers over the phone and via email in an effective and efficient manner
• Troubleshoot internal customer issues regarding the services provided by Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Operations
• Document the problem and provide appropriate follow up to meet internal customer service levels
• Respond to queries from Internal Customers

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 3+ years as a sourcing and/or procurement professional, preferably with a major financial institution or payment card company
• Knowledgeable of Procurement policies and procedures and their application to the processing of purchasing transactions (e.g. processing purchase requisitions, processing purchase orders, modifying purchase orders, executing bidding for transactions.
• 3+ years of procurement experience in shared services or centralized procurement operations center
• Proven track record of successfully executing multiple types of transactions simultaneously
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills and an ability to synthesize information and make clear, concise recommendations on course of action
• Experience in negotiating and drafting low to moderately complex contracts (i.e., Statements of Work, Governing Agreements, SaaS and SLSAs)
• Knowledgeable about contract terms and conditions
• Experience managing internal and external customers and users. Strong relationship management skills and ability to influence at a mid-management level both internally and externally
• High level of self-motivation and initiative, and ability to operate as an effective team player
• Understanding of process mapping and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in purchasing systems and organizational interfaces (including, Ariba, DocuSign, and Oracle)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook
• Professional accreditation in sourcing, procurement or purchasing a plus

• How do you go about sourcing new suppliers?
• How would you describe your negotiation skills?
• How do you build and maintain strong supplier relations?
• Provide strengths and improvement areas