Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing- IT

Position Summary

In this role, you will be a key member of our Strategic Sourcing Center, executing strategies for large-scale development and procurement projects for our clients.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies as a key part of our solution to deliver on client objectives for IT, and related categories including hardware, software, and services.
• Provide insight and subject matter expertise to clients and internal departments spanning the entire client relationship lifecycle.
• Analyze client spending and procurement processes to identify opportunities to optimize efficiency, process compliance, quality, and cost.
• Manage and effectively deliver multiple projects on time and with the appropriate results.
• Build, manage and execute large-scale and multi-client RF(x)s through our sourcing software.
• Lead discovery sessions and review RF(x) documents and strategy directly with the client.
• Create templates in Ariba.
• Gather pertinent information and enter data.
• Launch RF(x)s and monitor vendor progress.
• Process large amounts of client data to compile market baskets and vendor panels for RF(x).
• Summarize RF(x) results for presentation to SMEs or other internal stakeholders.
• Source suppliers and foster strong supplier relationships.
• Negotiate best pricing and service through the application of LogicSource’s sourcing methodology.
• Counsel internal and client stakeholders on specifications improvement and value engineering to drive cost containment and savings.
• Ensure strategies can be executed in compliance with appropriate policies and procedures.
• Foster LogicSource’s vendor ecosystem by maintaining in-depth knowledge of and relationships with the national vendor marketplace.

Why you’ll love it here:

• A collaborative, supportive culture where your contributions are valued, and your work makes a meaningful impact.
• A workplace committed to professional growth with paths to development and advancement.
• Dedicated to creating an environment for employee success by providing support for long-term career growth.
• Committed to work-life balance by offering flexible PTO.
• A robust benefits package that includes extensive health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family. Employer-funded HRA, a 401(k) match, Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs, short- and long-term disability coverage, AD&D, life insurance, fertility assistance, and more.
• Supplemental benefits such as unexpected large expenses related to Accidents, Hospitalization, or Critical Care. Along with support for Maternity/Paternity, FMLA, and Military leave.
• Offer behavioral health services within the medical support insurance plan and everyday support tools to help with mental health.
• A business-casual workplace offering a flexible, hybrid work environment with offices in Westport, CT, and Charleston, SC.