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ORION

Strategic Sourcing Manager

ORION, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Position Summary Overall responsibility for the strategic sourcing of materials and services to support procurement requirements through source selection, supplier relationships, cost reduction negotiation, risk mitigation, and delivery and quality performance. This includes managing the issuing of RFQs, quote analysis, supplier selection, and conducting market studies of commodity items. Coordinate activities with internal stakeholders to minimize supply chain interruptions. Take a leadership role in all facets of the supply chain including logistics, quality, and pricing among other functions.

Primary Responsibilities

Coordinate with Supply Chain Analyst to identify key suppliers

Develop and execute sourcing strategy to optimize supply chain synergies, reduce cost, and improve overall supply chain performance

Manage supplier relationships and documentation

Negotiate and manage purchase/service agreements to achieve cost targets, payment terms, lead time, minimum quantities, terms of service, etc.

Responsible for supply base rationalization, cost reduction, and risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration, or engineering; Experience may be substituted for education requirements

Experience

5 years of relevant experience in Strategic Sourcing roles

Makes customer satisfaction a priority in all business decision making

Expresses self clearly both in writing and in speaking

Strong logical, objective, analytical and problem-solving skills

Takes initiative to develop trusting relationships with teammates

Excellent decision-making skills considering both short-term and long-term impacts

Proficient negotiation skills

Good computer and software skills

Desired

Experience in purchasing within a project-based environment

Familiar with the construction industry

Relevant knowledge of quality systems, lean principles, and project management

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

Construction

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