Akkodis Group Nordics
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Akkodis Group Nordics, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Location:
Arden Hills, MN (Hybrid). Contract role with Akkodis.
Pay Range:
$57/hour to $73/hour (based on experience, education, geography and other factors).
Job Responsibilities
Develop and implement sourcing strategies for IT hardware, software, and services to support business objectives and drive competitive advantage.
Lead supplier selection and management, ensuring quality, cost‑efficiency, and reliability across global operations.
Negotiate contracts and manage RFPs, securing favorable terms aligned with company policies and goals.
Conduct market analysis to stay ahead of industry trends, pricing shifts, and emerging technologies.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders—including IT, finance, and legal—to align sourcing strategies with organizational needs.
Drive cost optimization and risk mitigation, identifying savings opportunities and managing compliance and performance risks.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years in procurement or strategic sourcing, with at least 3 years in the IT sector.
Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
Proven ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Additional Requirements
The company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts candidates: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Benefits Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401(k) plan. Employees may also be eligible for paid leave, including paid sick leave, holiday pay where applicable, and other leave required by federal, state, or local law.
Equal Opportunity Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled. Military connected talent encouraged to apply.
Contact If you are interested in this role, please
APPLY NOW . For other opportunities at Akkodis or any questions, feel free to contact Punit Pathak at
Punit.Pathak@akkodisgroup.com .
Candidate Privacy To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to
https://www-uat.modis.com/en-us/candidate-privacy .
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Arden Hills, MN (Hybrid). Contract role with Akkodis.
Pay Range:
$57/hour to $73/hour (based on experience, education, geography and other factors).
Job Responsibilities
Develop and implement sourcing strategies for IT hardware, software, and services to support business objectives and drive competitive advantage.
Lead supplier selection and management, ensuring quality, cost‑efficiency, and reliability across global operations.
Negotiate contracts and manage RFPs, securing favorable terms aligned with company policies and goals.
Conduct market analysis to stay ahead of industry trends, pricing shifts, and emerging technologies.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders—including IT, finance, and legal—to align sourcing strategies with organizational needs.
Drive cost optimization and risk mitigation, identifying savings opportunities and managing compliance and performance risks.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years in procurement or strategic sourcing, with at least 3 years in the IT sector.
Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
Proven ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Additional Requirements
The company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts candidates: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Benefits Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401(k) plan. Employees may also be eligible for paid leave, including paid sick leave, holiday pay where applicable, and other leave required by federal, state, or local law.
Equal Opportunity Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled. Military connected talent encouraged to apply.
Contact If you are interested in this role, please
APPLY NOW . For other opportunities at Akkodis or any questions, feel free to contact Punit Pathak at
Punit.Pathak@akkodisgroup.com .
Candidate Privacy To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to
https://www-uat.modis.com/en-us/candidate-privacy .
#J-18808-Ljbffr